21,552 Shares in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Acquired by Magnolia Capital Advisors LLC

Magnolia Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm bought 21,552 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $733,000.

Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter worth approximately $948,000. Callan Family Office LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,406,000. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $711,837,000. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC boosted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 156.9% in the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 58,269 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $2,156,000 after purchasing an additional 35,589 shares during the period. Finally, PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab boosted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 40.2% in the 2nd quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab now owns 268,771 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $9,138,000 after purchasing an additional 77,002 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Argus boosted their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Guggenheim reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective (up from $35.00) on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Mizuho increased their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $43.84.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle is offering free double protein on August 27 with code PROTEIN as its Honey Chicken promotion enters its final week. The one-day offer could boost digital orders, restaurant traffic and customer engagement, although the discount may limit the immediate margin benefit. Chipotle free double protein promotion
• Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird reaffirmed a Neutral rating, with reports indicating a lower price target of $40 from $44. The change suggests the firm sees limited risk-adjusted upside after CMG’s recent advance, rather than a sharply bearish outlook. Baird neutral rating on Chipotle
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Scott Boatwright sold 31,522 shares valued at approximately $1.1 million, equal to about 9% of his pre-sale holdings. The transaction may weigh on sentiment, though the filing does not by itself establish that management expects the stock to fall. Chipotle CEO stock sale
• Negative Sentiment: CFO Adam Rymer disposed of 9,276 shares for roughly $327,000, representing 10% of his prior equity holdings. The sale was described as non-discretionary, which reduces its bearish significance, but it adds to the recent insider-selling narrative. Chipotle CFO stock sale
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Matthew Bush also sold 2,675 shares for approximately $95,631, reducing his position by 11.1%. Multiple insider dispositions can reinforce profit-taking concerns, even when individual sales may be routine. Chipotle insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Recent analysis says CMG may be fully valued following strong promotional sales, international expansion and expectations for a Saudi Arabia debut. Analysts also flag elevated costs and the possibility that Chipotle will need greater marketing or operating investment to sustain slower growth, potentially pressuring margins.

Insider Transactions at Chipotle Mexican Grill

In related news, insider Matthew R. Bush sold 2,675 shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.75, for a total transaction of $95,631.25. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 21,415 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $765,586.25. This trade represents a 11.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.45% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 0.4%

CMG stock opened at $37.29 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $34.12 and a two-hundred day moving average of $33.93. The company has a market cap of $47.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.21, a PEG ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 0.94. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 12-month low of $28.03 and a 12-month high of $42.94.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 11.43% and a return on equity of 54.65%. The business had revenue of $3.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.33 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.33 EPS. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 EPS for the current year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Company Profile

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a fast-casual restaurant company known for its Mexican-inspired menu of burritos, bowls, tacos and salads. Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells, the chain emphasizes fresh, customizable meals made from a limited menu of core ingredients and a focus on ingredient quality. Chipotle operates primarily company-owned restaurants and offers dine-in, takeout, catering and delivery through its own digital platforms and third-party partners.

The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and traces its roots to Denver, Colorado.