Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CMG
  • Rev/Share 9.0698
  • Book/Share 2.1528
  • PB 18.5482
  • Debt/Equity 3.4796
  • CurrentRatio 1.2347
  • ROIC 0.1844

 

  • MktCap 52798640400.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.1009
  • PFCF 36.4735
  • PE 34.1868
  • Debt/Assets 1.095
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.47

 

  • 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
Reiterated CMG Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform $50 $48 Feb. 4, 2026
Initiation CMG Telsey Advisory Group -- Outperform -- $50 Jan. 9, 2026
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

News

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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CMG Stock Before Q3 Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?
CMG
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Chipotle's third-quarter setup shows strong marketing and digital traction, but weak consumer sentiment and high costs may cloud results.

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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Chipotle (CMG) Q3 Earnings
CMG
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Chipotle (CMG), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
CMG
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle (CMG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (Oct 2025)
CMG
Published: October 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has developed a big following with die-hard loyal diners for its health-conscious menus and fast-casual dining experience.

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CMG vs. MCD: Which Restaurant Stock Is the Better Buy for Now?
CMG, MCD
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

McDonald's shows steady growth and resilience as Chipotle faces sales pressure, margin strain and a sharp stock drop.

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Chipotle Faces Tougher Competition: Is Its Brand Moat Still Strong?
CMG
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CMG's brand moat faces fresh tests as rivals undercut on value, yet its innovation, loyalty and scale keep defenses strong.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
CMG
Published: October 14, 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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Is Chipotle (CMG) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
CMG
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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BJRI vs. CMG: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
BJRI, CMG
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Restaurants sector have probably already heard of BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Avoid This Fast-Casual Food Stock In October
CMG
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White compiled a list of the worst 25 stocks to own in October, with data going back 10 years. Right at the top of the list is Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG), marking a monthly loss in eight of the past 10 Octobers.

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Chipotle Stock Falls 27% in 3 Months: Buy the Dip or Stay Cautious?
CMG
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CMG's 27% stock slide reflects cost pressures and cautious consumers, but menu and tech upgrades may fire up a rebound.

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Is Chipotle's Menu Innovation Enough to Defend Market Share?
CMG
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG bets on new menu hits like Honey Chicken and Adobo Ranch to revive sales and fend off rivals in the crowded fast-casual arena.

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CHIPOTLE AND RIOT GAMES INTRODUCE THE CHIPOTLE CHALLENGER BUNDLE IN 2XKO
CMG
Published: October 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Chipotle continues its support of the Fighting Game Community (FGC) as an official launch partner of Riot Games' 2XKO, a next-generation fighting game that features champions from League of Legends Starting today and while supplies last, players can earn the in-game "Chipotle Challenger Bundle" with digital orders on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com by using the promo code "LETSDUO" at checkout1 The "Chipotle Challenger Bundle" includes Chipotle-inspired digital items for players' in-game avatars, including a hoodie, sweatpants, sneakers, hat, sling backpack and a sticker NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced …

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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
CMG
Published: September 30, 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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BJRI or CMG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
BJRI, CMG
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Retail - Restaurants sector have probably already heard of BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Will Chipotle's Sustainability Push Strengthen Its Brand Edge?
CMG
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG's new sustainability moves, from efficient kitchens to supply-chain gains, aim to boost brand equity and long-term growth potential.

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Chipotle's Rewards Engine Gains Traction: Can It Drive Traffic?
CMG
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG's loyalty push, from "Summer of Extras" to AI-powered journeys, is reshaping traffic and engagement across its 40M-member base.

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Chipotle's Stock Is Under Pressure. The Company Says It's Time to Buy
CMG
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

The latest limited-time offers at Chipotle? Carne asada—and, just maybe, its stock.

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Chipotle vs. Starbucks: Which Restaurant Titan Can Rebound Stronger?
CMG, SBUX
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CMG leans on innovation and expansion, while SBUX battles margin pressure in its turnaround race.

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Chipotle OKs Additional $500 Million for Stock Buybacks. The Stock Gains.
CMG
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

The restaurant chain says a total of $750 million remains authorized for share repurchases.

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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.