Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co Buys 19,700 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co lifted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 6.9% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 306,602 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 19,700 shares during the quarter. Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Co’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $11,344,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 14.8% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 144,588,220 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $5,349,764,000 after purchasing an additional 18,660,882 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors boosted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 122.7% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 87,844,788 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $3,442,645,000 after purchasing an additional 48,398,628 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Investors boosted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 42.4% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 38,497,927 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,509,043,000 after purchasing an additional 11,471,658 shares in the last quarter. Sustainable Growth Advisers LP boosted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 17.5% in the 3rd quarter. Sustainable Growth Advisers LP now owns 12,495,638 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $489,704,000 after purchasing an additional 1,862,855 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 24.7% in the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 11,433,637 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $448,084,000 after purchasing an additional 2,265,122 shares in the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $32.29 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $41.42 billion, a PE ratio of 29.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 1.03. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a one year low of $29.75 and a one year high of $58.42. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $34.27 and a 200 day moving average of $35.83.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CMG has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, March 7th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $37.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Gordon Haskett lowered shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $46.03.

Key Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Argus upgraded CMG from Hold to Buy and set a $40 price target, citing management’s conservative guidance and the likelihood that comparable sales will accelerate — a near-term catalyst for upside. Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) Rating Increased to Buy at Argus
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results showed revenue of $3.09B with positive comparable-sales and the first positive transaction growth in over a year; management plans for up to ~370 new restaurants this year — a clear growth lever that supports upside expectations. A Look At Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (CMG) Valuation After Q1 2026 Results And Expansion Plans
• Positive Sentiment: Several outlets and analyst polls show a constructive consensus (e.g., “Moderate Buy”), and bullish commentary (247WallSt, others) argues the stock is undervalued after the pullback — supporting momentum for longer-term buyers. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Management media appearances (CEO interviews, YouTube/Yahoo finance pieces) highlight digital and operational investments (Chipotlane, AI cameras) and the long-term strategy — supportive but not an immediate earnings swing. Chipotlane to AI cameras: Inside Chipotle’s digital evolution with CEO | Power Players
• Neutral Sentiment: Several valuation and idea pieces weigh the one-year, ~36% share-price decline vs. growth plans — useful context for investors considering repositioning but not new company facts. Is It Time To Reconsider Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) After Its 36% One-Year Share Price Slide?
• Negative Sentiment: Margin concerns persist: coverage highlights falling margins and investor caution despite revenue growth — margin pressure is the main fundamental headwind limiting multiple expansion. Chipotle’s falling margins keep investors cautious
• Negative Sentiment: CEO comments telling customers to “ask for more” on portions generated social backlash and negative press — a reputational/PR issue that could pressure short-term sentiment. ‘Ask for a little more’: Chipotle CEO, customers at odds over portions
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts note conservative 2026 guidance from management; while some (Argus) expect guidance to be beaten, the cautious outlook is keeping some investors on the sidelines until visibility on margins and unit economics improves. Argus Upgrades Chipotle to Buy: Wall Street Bets the Cautious Guidance Will Be Crushed

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.