Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CMG
  • Rev/Share 8.8295
  • Book/Share 2.4134
  • PB 14.1462
  • Debt/Equity 1.5457
  • CurrentRatio 1.5423
  • ROIC 0.1748

 

  • MktCap 46054227795.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.1783
  • PFCF 29.2764
  • PE 29.661
  • Debt/Assets 0.5365
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.4423

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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
Downgrade CMG Northcoast Buy Neutral -- -- Oct. 31, 2025
Initiation CMG Mizuho -- Neutral -- $40 Oct. 28, 2025
Reiterated CMG Barclays -- Equal Weight $53 $43 Oct. 22, 2025
Reiterated CMG Bernstein -- Outperform $65 $60 Oct. 2, 2025
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

News

CMG Stock Down 35% in 6 Months: Buy the Dip or Brace for More Pain?
CMG
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle's 34.6% slide reflects weakening traffic, margin strain and stressed core consumers, raising questions about near-term recovery.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Chipotle (CMG): Should You Buy?
CMG
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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 (CMG) Up 4.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
CMG
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Chipotle (CMG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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How Vulnerable Is CMG to Low-Income Weakness and Trade-Down Trends?
CMG
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle leans on experience upgrades and steadier value cues as consumer pullbacks deepen and weigh on 2025 traffic.

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3 Big Stock Discounts This Black Friday
AHH, CAVA, CMG, CZR, JACK, O, SG, WEN
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Most stocks are expensive today. But some niche sectors and international stocks remain discounted. I highlight 3 heavily discounted stocks that I am buying this Black Friday.

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CAVA or CMG: Which Fast-Casual Stock Looks Stronger Right Now?
CAVA, CMG
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CAVA's expanding footprint, digital upgrades and menu innovation stand out as Chipotle works through traffic, cost and execution headwinds.

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CMG's Traffic Slide Deepens: Can Menu Innovation Reverse the Trend?
CMG
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle leans on sharper menu innovation and digital tweaks as broad consumer pullbacks intensify traffic pressure across key cohorts.

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Is Most-Watched Stock Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Worth Betting on Now?
CMG
Published: November 20, 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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Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (Nov 2025)
CMG
Published: November 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) cut its full-year forecast for same-store sales during its third-quarter earnings report, citing changes in consumer spending.

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CMPGY vs. CMG: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
CMG, CMPGY
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Restaurants sector have probably already heard of Compass Group PLC (CMPGY) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Wall Street Analysts Think Chipotle (CMG) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
CMG
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Can Chipotle's Restaurant Margins Withstand Cost Inflation Headwinds?
CMG
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG faces margin pressure from inflation but leans on efficiency upgrades and menu innovation to steady profitability.

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Chipotle Stock Slumps 25% in a Month: Has the Free-Fall Ended?
CMG
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CMG stock's 25% slide reflects slowing traffic and consumer strain, as it doubles down on loyalty, menu innovation and digital fixes.

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Investors Are Punishing the Stocks of Companies that Miss Earnings Expectations
CMG, NFLX
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

The stick is getting more use than the carrot this earnings season.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CMG
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Chipotle (CMG) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Younger consumers are eating less Chipotle and Cava. They are buying more Coach bags
CAVA, CMG
Published: November 06, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

Coach parent Tapestry is still drawing new customers, especially from Gen Z, which is spending on handbags and other fashion accessories. The company is at odds with businesses like Chipotle and Cava, which saw a drop in sales among younger customers.

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CMG Comps Under Pressure: Can Menu Innovation Reignite Traffic?
CMG
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle faces slowing traffic and weak comps, but new limited-time flavors and sauces can help reignite customer visits.

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Bill Ackman's Hertz Stake Is Starting To Look Like His Next Chipotle Moment
CMG, HTZ
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

When billionaire Bill Ackman quietly built a $104 million position in Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:HTZ) this summer, few noticed. It was a small 0.76% slice of Pershing Square Capital's portfolio — easy to miss next to his billion-dollar stakes in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE:CMG) and Hilton Hotels Corp (NYSE:HLT).

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These 2 Blue Chips Took Massive Hits. Are Either Worth Picking Up?
CMG, MSFT
Published: November 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

With a big week of earnings just wrapped up, stock pickers might be feeling a bit of pain, even though the Nasdaq 100 is still just a hair shy of its all-time highs.

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Buy The Dip In CMG Stock?
CMG
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock (NYSE: CMG) crashed 18% yesterday, October 30, 2025, after the company reported its Q3 2025 earnings.

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Chipotle CEO Says Gen Z Is Eating Out Less — But He's Not Lowering Prices
CMG
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc's (NYSE:CMG) cult following may not be recession-proof after all. CEO Scott Bowright admitted during Chipotle's third quarter earnings call that younger and lower-income consumers are pulling back — but he's drawing a firm line: no discounts.

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Trade Tracker: Stephanie Link sells Chipotle, Deckers and Gap
CMG, DECK
Published: October 30, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to detail her latest portfolio moves.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Chipotle, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and More
CMG, GOOGL, META
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Major U.S. equities indexes were mixed Thursday afternoon as President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on trade issues and investors digested several big tech earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were lower.

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Chipotle: Challenges Are Ahead, But The Beatdown Prices A Lot In (Rating Upgrade)
CMG
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle has suffered a sharp post-earnings decline, with shares down over 15% and nearly halved year-to-date due to weak comp sales. I am raising my rating on CMG to neutral, as much of the recent pessimism appears priced in and the risk/reward profile is now more balanced. CMG remains a category leader with strong brand recognition, ongoing operational improvements, and a valuation now closer to industry peers despite ongoing margin and sales challenges.

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Chipotle shares tank 15% after burrito chain slashes sales forecast, store visits drop
CMG
Published: October 30, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

CEO Scott Boatwright warned the chain is struggling to hold onto its customers amid "persistent macroeconomic pressures.”

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Chipotle Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag Estimates, Stock Down
CMG
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CMG's third-quarter earnings beat forecasts, but revenues fall short, with shares plunging as weak traffic and margin pressures have clouded its outlook.

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Chipotle Is Seeing a 'Significant Pullback' in Younger Customers. Its Stock is Getting Hammered.
CMG
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

The return of carne asada may not be enough to lure a crucial group of customers to Chipotle.

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Chipotle stock craters as Wall Street grows 'concerned' after company cuts forecast
CMG
Published: October 30, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle's stock tumbled after the company cut its full-year forecast for same-store sales. At least five Wall Street analysts have cut their price targets for shares of the chain after it reported third-quarter earnings.

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Chipotle cuts 2025 guidance amid sluggish same-store sales
CMG
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE:CMG) shares plunged about 17% on Thursday morning after the fast casual restaurant chain posted disappointing results for Q3 and downwardly revised its full year guidance. During the September quarter, same-store sales grew 0.3% from the year-ago quarter, below the 1% expected by Wall Street analysts.

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Chipotle is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
CMG
Published: October 29, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

After a slow start to the year for Chipotle, Wall Street is anticipating that the chain's quarterly same-store sales will grow for the first time in 2025. Shares of the company have tumbled 33% this year, dragging its market value down to roughly $54 billion.

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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.