Premier Fund Managers Ltd Has $28.09 Million Stock Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Premier Fund Managers Ltd lowered its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 39.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 704,055 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 450,950 shares during the quarter. Premier Fund Managers Ltd owned about 0.05% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $28,092,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of CMG. Sarasin & Partners LLP boosted its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% during the third quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 2,565,111 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $102,348,000 after acquiring an additional 27,366 shares during the period. Rexford Capital Inc. boosted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3,266.1% during the 3rd quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 14,676 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $575,000 after purchasing an additional 14,240 shares during the period. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA grew its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 76.3% in the 3rd quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 356,986 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $13,333,000 after buying an additional 154,512 shares during the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.1% in the 2nd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,596,483 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $145,793,000 after buying an additional 171,466 shares during the period. Finally, Dillon & Associates Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.1% during the second quarter. Dillon & Associates Inc. now owns 287,433 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $16,096,000 after buying an additional 14,037 shares during the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent reported results showed a slight beat on EPS and revenue, with year‑over‑year revenue growth and strong margins/ROE — evidence the core business remains profitable and supports longer‑term cash flow. (Earnings release Feb. 3 commentary)
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo Finance valuation piece walks through how analysts are digesting Chipotle’s 2026 guidance and plans to reinvest in margins. The article frames the reinvestment plan as a reason for near‑term margin pressure but possibly constructive for sustaining growth, leaving valuation views mixed. A Look At Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Valuation As Analysts React To 2026 Guidance And Margin Reinvestment Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: A Motley Fool piece examines where CMG could be in a year, noting the stock’s recent large trailing‑12‑month decline and exploring scenarios. It’s more analytical than a clear buy/sell signal, adding to mixed investor views. Where Will Chipotle Mexican Grill Be in 1 Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued widespread cuts to near‑term and multi‑year EPS forecasts (Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026, FY2027 and beyond) and maintains a “Strong Sell” stance. Those downgrades compress forward earnings expectations and are a principal driver of downward pressure on CMG’s share price today. MarketBeat coverage of CMG / Zacks revisions
• Negative Sentiment: Another Motley Fool column argues Chipotle is interesting but recommends an alternative (Dutch Bros) as a better growth purchase — reinforcing rotation risk away from CMG among retail investors. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Is Interesting, but Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on CMG shares. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $49.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Monday, December 29th. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.24.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $37.51 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $48.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.99. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $38.45 and its 200-day simple moving average is $38.28. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.25 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts forecast that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Chipotle Mexican Grill

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.