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CMG·Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

$34.64
-0.76 (-2.15%)
High
$35.13
Open
$34.75
Market Cap
44.53B
52W High
$41.42
Low
$34.17
P. Close
$34.64
P/E
31.37
52W Low
$27.31
Fwd P/E
26.68
DailyIQ Est.
$42.12
Inst. Own.
77.8%
Short Interest
2.98%
Days to Cover
1.6
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Oct 28, 2026tone -5.4 vs prior release · 75 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
38
BEARISH
News Sentiment
46
MIXED
On Nov 6, analysts cut Chipotle Mexican Grill’s fair‑value estimate, citing concerns over margin pressure and competitive intensity in the casual‑dining sector. The downgrade signals a more cautious outlook on the fast‑food chain’s near‑term earnings trajectory. That same day, a comparison piece highlighted Chipotle’s digital sales, which grew to 36.7 % of its food and beverage revenue, supporting a 5.4 % year‑over‑year increase to $11.9 billion. The article noted that the company’s focus on high‑quality ingredients and efficient service underpins its expansion across multiple countries. On Nov 5, McDonald’s reported third‑quarter earnings that beat expectations, driven by stronger franchised margins and additional operating income. The company’s revenue grew modestly by 1 % to $7.16 billion, with international expansion and new restaurant openings offsetting softer U.S. traffic and inflationary pressures. However, analysts warned that U.S. traffic softness and inflation continue to pose near‑term growth risks for the fast‑food giant.
LOW TARGET
$32 -7.7%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$41 +17.1%
21 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$53 +53.0%
20 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$32.00 - $53.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
9/18/14/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$42.12 (+21.6%)
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
CMG
Description
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a restaurant company focused on providing customers with a customizable menu of Mexican-inspired cuisine. Its core offerings include burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and tacos, complemented by sides and beverages, available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Chipotle differentiates itself through its focus on fresh ingredients and preparation, offering a value proposition centered on quality and customization. The company has established a presence in several international markets, including Canada, Europe, and the Middle East, expanding its brand beyond its U.S. base. Founded in 1993, Chipotle's operations are managed from its headquarters in Newport Beach, California.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
115,540 shares
$4.1M
Bush Matthew RController, PAO
Tax Withholding1,456 shares2026-10-31
Rymer Adam TChief Financial Officer
Tax Withholding3,253 shares2026-10-01
Sami Sabir-
Award/Grant4,747 shares2026-09-17
Schalow LaurieChief Corp Affairs Officer
Tax Withholding20,075 shares2026-08-22
Boatwright ScottChief Executive Officer
Tax Withholding31,522 shares2026-08-22
71/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
12.9%
Revenue CAGR
13.2%
Current Ratio
1.23x
Return on Equity
54.3%
Earnings Summary
In Q1 2025, Chipotle generated $2.88 billion in revenue and $0.29 EPS, slightly above estimates, while Q2 2025 saw $3.06 billion revenue and $0.33 EPS, again beating guidance. Q3 2025 revenue dipped to $3.00 billion with $0.29 EPS, and Q4 2025 revenue fell to $2.98 billion with $0.25 EPS, both near or slightly below estimates. The company rebounded in Q1 2026 with $3.09 billion revenue and $0.24 EPS, matching guidance, and Q2 2026 delivered $3.35 billion revenue and $0.33 EPS, beating estimates. Historically, Chipotle has shown a steady revenue trajectory with occasional dips, but EPS has generally matched or exceeded analyst expectations, reflecting disciplined cost management. Recent news reports indicate a 2.1% rise in comparable sales in Q3 2026, driven by digital sales growth and new restaurant openings, while margin contraction to 23.3% signals tightening profitability; analysts have adjusted price targets downward but maintained an outperform rating.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.23$0.26$0.29$0.31$0.34Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$0.25 - -
Q3'26$0.29$0.27-8.0%
Q2'26$0.32$0.33+4.0%
Q1'26$0.24$0.24-0.3%
Q4'25$0.24$0.25+3.4%
Q3'25$0.29$0.29+0.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.9B$3.1B$3.2B$3.3B$3.4BQ3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$3.3B - -
Q3'26$3.3B$3.3B-0.7%
Q2'26$3.4B$3.3B-0.5%
Q1'26$3.1B$3.1B-0.3%
Q4'25$3.0B$3.0B-0.4%
Q3'25 - $3.0B -

Market Data

CMG Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL38/100
$34.64−$0.76 (2.1%)
Market cap
44.53B
P/E ratio
31.4
Day range
$34.17 – $35.13
News sentiment
46/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$40.57 (+17.1%)
Consensus
Buy · 43 analysts
52-week range+26.8% off low · -16.4% from high
$27.31$41.42
Price $34.64 DailyIQ Est. $42.12

CMG ranks mid-pack on momentum, neither leading nor lagging its peers by much. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into CMG?

FAIR

At today's price, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 14.7% a year for 3 years, slowing to a long-run rate by year 10, to justify its valuation at a 8.46% cost of capital. Over the last five years its revenue has trended at 12.6% a year, so the market is asking for 2.1 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis CMG looks priced roughly in line with its own growth record.

Implied FCF growth
14.7%
Growth trend
12.6%
Growth gap
+2.1 pts
Verdict
FAIR
Discount rate (WACC)
8.46%
Beta
0.85

Behaviour On Record

What CMG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
56.1% 96th pct
Below its peak
-48.7%
vs 200-day average
+3.6%
Up days (1y)
51%

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is currently running 56.1% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CMG's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 96th percentile — an extreme by its own standards, against a typical reading of 28.4%.

CMG is trading -48.7% below its running peak. Across 13 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -29.1%, and the deepest was -50.1% in 2025. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began, and where past declines also continued.

Price sits +3.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 50th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year CMG closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 7 sessions into a rising streak.

On November specifically: over 13 years of records, CMG finished the month higher 10 of 13 times, with a median return of +5.7% and an average of +4.5%. Its strongest month historically has been January at +6.4% on average, its weakest October at -5.4%.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CMG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 74 of 3,268 sessions (2.3% of the time), with the largest gaps running +12.5% and -9.7%.

Across the last 4 dated reports on file, CMG moved an average of 4.0% in the session after earnings, closing higher 3 of those 4 times, with a median move of +3.5% and a largest of +7.9%.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-11-06 and 2026-11-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CMG's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CMG's sector?

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (leading).

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Leading
Sector rotation score
91

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CMG?

CallsPuts

For Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-11-06, 0 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.36), with at-the-money implied volatility around 24.2%.

Put/call ratio (2026-11-06)
0.36
ATM implied volatility
24.2%
Total open interest
21,243

Analyst Consensus Estimates

What do analysts expect CMG to earn?

Analysts expect Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to earn $1.09 per share in the fiscal year ending Dec 2026 and $1.52 in the fiscal year ending Dec 2028, from 5 estimates. These are analyst forecasts, not company guidance, and later years rest on fewer analysts.

Quarter endingEPS estimateEPS rangeEPS analystsRevenue estimateRevenue analysts
Dec 2026$0.25$0.24 to $0.2629$3.27B28
Mar 2027$0.31$0.28 to $0.3424$3.43B20
Jun 2027$0.38$0.36 to $0.398~$4.14B-
Sep 2027$0.34$0.32 to $0.368~$3.70B-
Fiscal year endingEPS estimateEPS rangeEPS analystsRevenue estimateRevenue analysts
Dec 2026$1.09$1.07 to $1.1131$13.00B32
Dec 2027$1.33$1.22 to $1.4034$14.38B32
Dec 2028$1.52$1.42 to $1.615~$16.56B-

Revenue marked ~ is our calculation from the EPS estimate, not analyst consensus.

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CMG?

Bernstein most recently reiterated its rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Outperform on Oct 29, 2026 with a price target of $43 (from $50). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 2 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Bernstein: Outperform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
2
Net rating momentum
-2
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 29, 2026BernsteinMaintainedOutperform$50 → $43
Oct 29, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$37 → $36
Oct 29, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$45 → $40
Oct 29, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$43 → $41
Oct 29, 2026BNP ParibasMaintainedNeutral$39 → $36
Oct 29, 2026DA DavidsonMaintainedBuy$45
Oct 29, 2026GuggenheimMaintainedNeutral$36 → $32
Oct 29, 2026OppenheimerReiteratedOutperform$51
Oct 29, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$42 → $40
Oct 29, 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratedEqual-Weight$38
Oct 29, 2026TD CowenReiteratedHold$32
Oct 29, 2026Freedom Capital MarketsMaintainedHold$39 → $35

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Tone61.3/ 100-5.4 vs prior release
Hedging words1.03per 100 words+0.73 vs prior release
Tone, last 3 releasesScale 50–74

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Diluted earnings per share was $0.27, a 6.9% decrease from $0.29

    Negative tone
  2. 2

    The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2026 was 25.6%, an increase from 23.1% in the third quarter of 2025.

  3. 3

    Adjusted diluted earnings per share 1 was $0.27, a 6.9% decrease from $0.29

    Negative tone

Peers & ETF holders

CMG peers & ETF holders

News & sentiment

What is the news saying about CMG?

CMG rose 12.1% over the month to Nov 6. News tone held between 25 and 60 from Oct 6 to Oct 20, then dropped to 25 on Oct 21.

Daily close and news tone, Oct 6 to Nov 6
$30$35Oct 6: tone 59Oct 7: tone 53Oct 8: tone 54Oct 9: tone 37Oct 12: tone 41Oct 13: tone 46Oct 14: tone 36Oct 15: tone 40Oct 16: tone 25Oct 19: tone 47Oct 20: tone 60Oct 21: tone 25Oct 22: tone 37Oct 23: tone 42Oct 26: tone 51Oct 27: tone 54Oct 28: tone 44Oct 29: tone 52Oct 30: tone 59Nov 2: tone 45Nov 3: tone 44Nov 4: tone 74Nov 5: tone 58Nov 6: tone 44Oct 6News toneNov 6123
  1. Oct 8 +6.9%same day: Chipotle (CMG) Stock May Be Fully Priced Following Chipotlane Expansion
  2. Oct 28 +9.8%same day: Chipotle’s Stock Needs a Jolt. An Earnings Beat Might Not Be Enough.
  3. Nov 4 +6.7%same day: What Does Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Smoked Brisket Return Mean For Fall Traffic?

Technical analysis

How strong is CMG's momentum right now?

On the daily chart CMG ranks at the 38th percentile for momentum against 1,060 stocks and ETFs, a neutral reading.

Momentum rank by timeframe0 = weakest, 100 = strongest
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Institutional ownership

Are big funds buying or selling CMG?

96 of the 210 tracked managers added to CMG in their latest 13F and 113 trimmed. Together they own 77.8% of the company, worth $33.8B. BlackRock and Vanguard Capital Management alone hold 16.6%.

96adding113trimming1unchanged
Largest holders by stake, latest 13FBar = share of CMG
  1. $4.4B positionAdded 16.5% last quarter
  2. $2.8B positionTrimmed 1.0% last quarter
  3. $2.2B positionAdded 34.6% last quarter
  4. $2.1B positionTrimmed 1.3% last quarter
  5. $1.9B positionAdded 1.5% last quarter
  6. $1.6B positionTrimmed 43.2% last quarter
  7. $1.2B positionAdded 20.2% last quarter
  8. $1.2B positionAdded 13.0% last quarter
  9. $1.0B positionTrimmed 29.6% last quarter
  10. $878.8M positionAdded 34.3% last quarter
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Congressional trading

Is Congress trading CMG?

9 members of Congress disclosed 24 CMG trades between May 19, 2021 and Oct 2, 2026: 7 buys and 17 sells, about $1.47M in estimated value.

BuysSells20222023202420252026
BuySell$1K–$15K$15K–$50K$50K–$100K$100K–$250K

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How has CMG done against its peers?

Over the six months to Nov 6, CMG returned +5.4%. Of the 15 related stocks and ETFs, 7 did better, led by DRI at +15.8%.

Change since May 6, through Nov 6
−40%−20%0%+20%+40%May 6JunJulAugSepOctNov 6DRI +15.8%CMG +5.4%TJX −12.3%