Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CMG
  • Rev/Share 8.6081
  • Book/Share 2.6233
  • PB 15.757
  • Debt/Equity 1.355
  • CurrentRatio 1.6508
  • ROIC 0.1746

 

  • MktCap 55425274800.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.0899
  • PFCF 37.8107
  • PE 36.0558
  • Debt/Assets 0.5158
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.4316

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade CMG Rothschild & Co Redburn Neutral Buy -- $55 Sept. 3, 2025
Upgrade CMG Piper Sandler Neutral Overweight -- $50 Aug. 12, 2025
Upgrade CMG BMO Capital Markets Market Perform Outperform -- $65 July 18, 2025
Initiation CMG Melius -- Hold -- $60 July 14, 2025
Initiation CMG Redburn Atlantic -- Neutral -- $55 June 10, 2025
Downgrade CMG Argus Buy Hold -- -- April 28, 2025
Upgrade CMG Loop Capital Hold Buy $58 $65 March 14, 2025
Upgrade CMG Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight $65 $70 March 3, 2025
Upgrade CMG CFRA Buy Strong Buy $59 $73 Feb. 5, 2025

News

Chipotle Stock Hits 52-Week Low: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?
CMG
Published: September 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle shares hit a 52-week low as weak traffic, rising costs, and tougher competition weigh on the stock's near-term outlook.

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Chipotle Stock Is Down 30% This Year. Why There's ‘Plenty Left in the Bowl' for Investors.
CMG
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded Chipotle to Buy from Neutral in a research note.

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Chipotle's Margins Slip: Can $4 Million AUV Goal Stay on Track?
CMG
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CMG's margins are down in the second quarter, but efficiency upgrades and catering expansion can be a key to sustaining its $4 million AUV target.

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Cramer's Stop Trading: Chipotle Mexican
CMG
Published: August 28, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of Chipotle.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) is a Trending Stock
CMG
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Chipotle (CMG) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Morgan Stanley Likes These Restaurant Stocks. Here's Why.
CMG, WING
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Morgan Stanley has put out a warning about some in the restaurant sector.

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Is Chipotle's Digital-Only Push a Long-Term Growth Engine?
CMG
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Chipotle Mexican Grill ( CMG ) has leaned heavily into digital ordering to sustain growth. In the latest quarter, digital accounted for 35.5% of sales, underscoring its central role in the company's strategy.

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Chipotle vs. CAVA: Which Fast-Casual Stock Has the Edge Right Now?
CAVA, CMG
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Chipotle's unmatched scale, cash reserves, and international runway give it the edge over CAVA in the fast-casual growth cycle.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Chipotle (CMG): Read This Before Placing a Bet
CMG
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone delivery
CMG
Published: August 21, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Chipotle is teaming up with drone delivery leader Zipline to test autonomous food delivery. Beginning Thursday, select customers in the greater Dallas area will have the option to use the so-called Zipotle delivery through an early access program in the Zipline app.

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Chipotle's Loyalty Base Reaches 20M: Will It Drive Sales Recovery?
CMG
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG's loyalty base hit 20 million, with new promotions boosting engagement as comps struggle in 2025.

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Chipotle and Zipline Form ‘Zipotle' to Provide Aerial Food Delivery
CMG
Published: August 21, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Some Chipotle customers will soon get to choose between meals delivered by land or air. The Mexican fast casual restaurant announced Thursday (Aug. 21) that it was teaming with autonomous delivery company Zipline to fly customers' digital orders to locations in the greater Dallas area.

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CMG Stock Slips 18% in a Month: Should You Act Now or Hold Steady?
CMG
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle shares plunge nearly 18% in a month as weak comps, margin pressures and value concerns weigh on investor sentiment.

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How restaurant chains are competing on in-store vibes to win back customers
CAVA, CMG, EAT, EATZ, MCD, PLAY, SBUX, WEN
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?

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CAKE or CMG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CAKE, CMG
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Retail - Restaurants stocks are likely familiar with Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Chipotle faces wary diners, tech push, big menu bets
CMG
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle has only known high growth over the past decade. High growth in terms of new store openings, sales, and earnings.

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3 Restaurant Stocks That Will Outperform in Q3 and Q4
CMG, SBUX, WING
Published: August 15, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

There are headwinds for restaurant stocks, and they may increase as the year progresses, but companies like Chipotle Mexican Grill NYSE: CMG, Wingstop NASDAQ: WING, and Starbucks NASDAQ: SBUX are on track to outperform and increase their stock prices. Each has a unique catalyst to support shareholder value and is in a position to outperform its peers and the broader market.

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CAVA vs. Chipotle (CMG): What's the Better Buy?
CAVA, CMG
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

A notable restaurant duo, Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG and CAVA Group CAVA, both faced pressure following the release of their quarterly results, adding fuel to the already-poor share performance from each in 2025.

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Can Chipotle's New Menu Innovations Revive Comp Sales Momentum?
CMG
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG is banking on new hits like Honey Chicken and Adobo Ranch to revive comp sales after a sluggish start to 2025.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CMG
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Chipotle (CMG) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Cava, Chipotle and other fast-casual restaurant chains are finally hit by consumer slowdown
CAVA, CMG
Published: August 13, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

After bucking industry trends, fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Cava are finally feeling the consumer slowdown. Restaurant executives have said that diners are "cautious" or dealing with an economic "fog.

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Here's Why Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is a Strong Growth Stock
CMG
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Calls of the Day: Chipotle, Starbucks, Oklo, ConocoPhillips, KKR, Ulta and American Express
AXP, CMG, COP, KKR, OKLO, SBUX, ULTA
Published: August 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

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CHIPOTLE IQ RETURNS WITH MORE PRIZES THAN EVER BEFORE, OFFERING OVER $1 MILLION IN FREE CHIPOTLE
CMG
Published: August 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle Rewards members can put their brand knowledge to the test for a chance to win multiple prizes, including a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE free entrée code, Queso Blanco or Adobo Ranch offer and Chipotle Rewards points* For the first time ever, Chipotle IQ's gameplay period will span two weeks, running Tuesday, August 12 through Thursday, August 14 and Tuesday, August 19 through Thursday, August 21 for a chance to win more prizes than ever before NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the return of Chipotle IQ, the fan favorite trivia game that …

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Can Chipotle's Equipment Upgrades Fix Peak-Hour Bottlenecks?
CMG
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG targets peak-hour bottlenecks with a high-efficiency equipment rollout across more than 100 locations by the end of 2025.

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Trade Tracker: Stephanie Link buys more Chipotle, Uber, Eaton and Rockwell Automation
CMG, ROK, UBER
Published: August 07, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail her latest moves. The Investment Committee debate the fast casual space.

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Is Chipotle's Unit Expansion Strategy Still a Recipe for Success?
CMG
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG's rapid expansion continues, but flat same-store sales, rising competition and market headwinds raise tough questions about sustainability.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CMG
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Chipotle (CMG). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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YUMC vs. CMG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CMG, YUMC
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Retail - Restaurants stocks have likely encountered both Yum China Holdings (YUMC) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Hints At Q3'25 Recovery
CMG
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle Mexican Grill's negative comparable sales performance continues in FQ2 2025, as the management lowers their FY 2025 guidance and the stock plunges by double digits. This is despite the management hinting at a possible recovery in its comparable sales performance in June and early July 2025 at approximately +8% YoY. The uncertain macroeconomic outlook does not help as well, with Chipotle Mexican Grill unlikely to enjoy a similar boost from higher pricing attributed to the reduced spending elasticity.

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About Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

  • IPO Date 2006-01-26
  • Website https://www.chipotle.com
  • Industry Restaurants
  • CEO Scott Boatwright
  • Employees 130504

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. As of February 15, 2022, it owned and operated approximately 3,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and rest of Europe. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.