Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Stock Holdings Lifted by Sarasin & Partners LLP

Sarasin & Partners LLP lifted its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,565,111 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 27,366 shares during the quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP owned 0.19% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $102,348,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of CMG. Operose Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter worth $25,000. Saudi Central Bank purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. 1248 Management LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC purchased a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $58.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $40.00 price target (down from $60.00) on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $44.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $59.00 to $50.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Evercore ISI reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $49.81.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

CMG opened at $37.64 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $49.77 billion, a PE ratio of 33.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.84 and a beta of 0.99. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $35.22 and a 200-day moving average of $42.44. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52-week low of $29.75 and a 52-week high of $62.88.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.29. The firm had revenue of $3 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.06 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 45.39% and a net margin of 13.04%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.27 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle is launching a first‑ever High Protein Menu (rollout Dec. 23) that includes grab‑and‑go “High Protein Cups” (chicken or steak), bowls with 15–81g of protein and a Single Chicken Taco from $3.50 — a move designed to capture snack occasions, boost visit frequency and appeal to the protein trend. CHIPOTLE UNVEILS ITS FIRST-EVER HIGH PROTEIN MENU
• Positive Sentiment: Company milestone and capital return: coverage highlights Chipotle’s 4,000th store milestone and a new $1.8 billion buyback plan — buybacks can reduce float, support EPS and signal management confidence in the business. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG): Valuation Check After 4,000th Store Milestone and New $1.8 Billion Buyback
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market‑interest pieces note CMG is a trending stock and review valuation/compound growth metrics — useful context but not new company guidance. Monitor how analysts update models after the product rollout. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term performance writeups show strong historical returns for CMG shareholders, which supports the stock’s growth narrative but is backward‑looking and less relevant to near‑term moves. $1000 Invested In Chipotle Mexican Grill 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Chipotle Mexican Grill Company Profile

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.