Magellan Asset Management Ltd Lowers Stock Holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Magellan Asset Management Ltd lowered its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 4,827,700 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 73,217 shares during the quarter. Chipotle Mexican Grill makes up about 2.2% of Magellan Asset Management Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Magellan Asset Management Ltd’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $189,198,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of CMG. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 125,927,338 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $4,935,092,000 after buying an additional 2,470,213 shares in the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.9% during the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 33,111,508 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,859,211,000 after acquiring an additional 606,190 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 29,659,508 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,657,193,000 after acquiring an additional 325,926 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.9% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 21,257,666 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,193,618,000 after acquiring an additional 595,038 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,001,668,000. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CMG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Argus reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Stephens reiterated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $35.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Barclays lowered their target price on 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. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.24.

Key Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Billionaire investor interest — Coverage shows a prominent investor adding a stake in Chipotle, a vote of confidence that can attract capital and lift sentiment toward the beaten-down stock. Billionaire Investor Bets On Chipotle While Stock Trades Near 52-Week Low
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying fundamentals remain supportive — Chipotle recently topped EPS and revenue expectations for the quarter and analysts remain generally constructive on its multi‑year growth and margins, which can underpin longer‑term investor confidence.
• Neutral Sentiment: High retail/investor attention — Zacks and other outlets note heavy investor searches and commentary on CMG, which raises liquidity and volatility but doesn’t alone change fundamentals. Investors Heavily Search Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Here is What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry context — Coverage of peers (Dutch Bros, Cava) highlights both expansion potential and sector headwinds; this comparative reporting may influence investor expectations about unit economics and competition but is indirect for CMG. Dutch Bros’ 7,000-Unit Growth Path: Is the Model Positioned to Scale? Bowl Slop? Cava CEO Doesn’t Want to Hear It
• Neutral Sentiment: Educational/valuation pieces — Articles explaining Chipotle’s business model and comparing value against peers provide context for investors but are unlikely to move the stock by themselves. How Chipotle Makes Money BJRI vs. CMG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Trade-policy risk — Reports say the U.S. announced new global tariffs, rekindling trade uncertainty that pushed shares lower today because tariffs can raise input costs or weigh on investor risk appetite for restaurant names. Why Chipotle (CMG) Shares Are Sliding Today

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Down 0.2%

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $36.52 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $47.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.99. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1-year low of $29.75 and a 1-year high of $58.42. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $38.48 and a 200-day moving average of $38.17.

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

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.