Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Shares Sold by Geode Capital Management LLC

Geode Capital Management LLC lowered its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 29,852,372 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 18,504 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC owned about 2.29% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $1,099,540,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $290,000 after acquiring an additional 214 shares during the period. Centurion Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3.1% during the 4th quarter. Centurion Wealth Management LLC now owns 8,713 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $322,000 after purchasing an additional 260 shares during the last quarter. City State Bank raised its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 13.4% during the 4th quarter. City State Bank now owns 2,330 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $86,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares during the last quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC raised its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.4% during the 4th quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 4,295 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $159,000 after purchasing an additional 295 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Catalyst Financial Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.6% during the 4th quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC now owns 6,763 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $250,000 after purchasing an additional 298 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently weighed in on CMG shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $48.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Mizuho upgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $37.00 to $40.00 in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Twenty-four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $46.03.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Down 1.6%

Shares of NYSE CMG opened at $31.90 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 12-month low of $29.75 and a 12-month high of $58.42. The stock has a market cap of $40.92 billion, a PE ratio of 29.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a 50-day moving average of $33.24 and a 200 day moving average of $35.26.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.24. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 11.96% and a return on equity of 49.64%. The company had revenue of $3.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.07 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.29 EPS. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle is trying to re-accelerate traffic with new marketing and loyalty initiatives, including the return of its “Summer of Extras” program with streak-based rewards and local rankings designed to boost engagement and repeat visits. CHIPOTLE’S “SUMMER OF EXTRAS” RETURNS, WITH STREAK-BASED REWARDS AND LOCAL RANKINGS TO GAMIFY THE REWARDS EXPERIENCE
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street still appears broadly constructive on Chipotle despite recent underperformance, suggesting some analysts continue to see long-term upside in the brand and growth model. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
• Neutral Sentiment: Chipotle also drew attention for menu innovation, including a new trendy chicken item, as management looks for ways to support demand after softness in same-store sales. Chipotle’s menu adds a trendy ingredient
• Neutral Sentiment: One article noted that Chipotle’s stock has fallen since its last earnings report and that investors are watching earnings revisions for clues on the next move, reflecting uncertainty rather than a new company-specific catalyst. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage also highlighted Chipotle’s weaker same-store sales trend, including a 1.7% decline at the end of fiscal 2025, which has raised concerns about foot traffic and near-term growth. Chipotle’s menu adds a trendy ingredient

Chipotle Mexican Grill 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.