GC Wealth Management RIA LLC Sells 23,838 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

GC Wealth Management RIA LLC decreased its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 68.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 10,963 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 23,838 shares during the period. GC Wealth Management RIA LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $406,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bank of Nova Scotia grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 11.0% during the third quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 475,672 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $18,642,000 after buying an additional 47,241 shares in the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3,266.1% in the 3rd quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 14,676 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $575,000 after purchasing an additional 14,240 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 34.2% in the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 283,407 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $11,044,000 after purchasing an additional 72,167 shares in the last quarter. Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 4th quarter valued at $1,597,000. Finally, Harbour Trust & Investment Management Co acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter valued at $3,967,000. Institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 3.0%

NYSE CMG opened at $32.97 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $58.42. The company has a market cap of $42.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.03. The business’s fifty day moving average is $34.37 and its 200 day moving average is $35.98.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Barclays reduced their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Piper Sandler reduced their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Finally, Stephens raised their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $38.00 to $39.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Chipotle Mexican Grill currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $46.23.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 sales beat and early recovery signs — Chipotle reported Q1 revenue slightly above expectations with same-store sales turning positive (+0.5%) and management highlighting strength from high?protein menu items and digital sales; that upside after a weak 2025 helped lift sentiment after the print. Chipotle reports surprise sales beat
• Positive Sentiment: Buy-side support from some firms — Several firms reaffirmed buys or raised targets (Citigroup raised its target to $46; TD Cowen issued a Buy), providing upside scenarios for investors focused on a rebound in comps and new-unit growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst reactions — The sell?side is split: some firms raised targets or reiterated buys while others trimmed targets after Q1, creating divergent price-case narratives that could limit a clear directional trade. Read more on the mixed post?earnings reaction. Chipotle Gets Mixed Calls After Q1
• Negative Sentiment: Price?target cuts and margin worries — Guggenheim trimmed its target to $35 and cut EPS estimates citing margin pressure; analysts flagged higher labor and operating costs that compress profits even as sales recover. Guggenheim Cuts Chipotle Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Put activity spike — Unusual options flow: ~61,900 put contracts traded (?39% above typical daily put volume), signalling elevated hedging or directional bearish bets that can amplify intraday downside.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector/headline drag and reset commentary — Analysts and market writeups point to a choppy restaurant tape and tougher consumer backdrop; Morgan Stanley and other outlets are questioning how much growth remains, contributing to selling pressure. Morgan Stanley resets Chipotle stock forecast
• Negative Sentiment: News pieces highlighting a slide today — Coverage noting the stock is sliding amid the mixed tape and analyst notes can reinforce short?term bearish momentum. Chipotle Stock Is Sliding Friday

About Chipotle Mexican Grill

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.