OneAscent Financial Services LLC Invests $1.04 Million in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

OneAscent Financial Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 30,737 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $1,045,000.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter worth about $25,000. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at about $27,000. Osbon Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Up 1.8%

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $35.29 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $33.71 and a 200 day moving average price of $33.97. The company has a market capitalization of $44.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.94. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52 week low of $28.03 and a 52 week high of $43.72.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 11.43% and a return on equity of 54.65%. The company had revenue of $3.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.33 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators continue to highlight Chipotle’s plan to expand to approximately 7,000 restaurants. The investment case depends on disciplined openings, strong new-store returns and efficiency gains that preserve restaurant-level economics as the chain grows. Can Chipotle Scale to 7,000 Units Without Eroding Store Economics?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Chipotle’s accelerating comparable-restaurant sales suggests that a key operating metric may be recovering after several weaker quarters, supporting the long-term growth outlook. This Growth Stock Reported Accelerating Same-Store Sales
• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle and Yum! are being described as potentially attractive after a food-safety-related selloff. The view is that recent scares could have a temporary effect on sales while both restaurant chains retain solid underlying operating momentum. Chipotle and Yum! Look Like Bargains After Food-Safety Selloff
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option activity—with 62,143 calls purchased versus typical volume of 49,651—signals increased bullish speculative interest, although options activity does not guarantee future gains.
• Positive Sentiment: A limited-time Salish Matter Kids’ Meal collaboration expands Chipotle’s Gen Alpha marketing strategy and could increase engagement with younger consumers and their families. Chipotle Launches the Salish Matter Order
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles examining Chipotle’s 10-year investment returns, five-year outlook and 2026 performance reinforce the company’s long-term growth narrative, but are largely analytical rather than new corporate announcements. Here’s How Much a $1,000 Investment in Chipotle Made

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently commented on CMG shares. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Argus upped their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $37.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $42.50 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Guggenheim reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $36.00 price objective (up from $35.00) on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, July 31st. Twenty-four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $44.16.

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.