Strategic Blueprint LLC Decreases Stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Strategic Blueprint LLC cut its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 52.0% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 12,305 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 13,348 shares during the period. Strategic Blueprint LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $482,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Sarasin & Partners LLP boosted its stake 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 worth $102,348,000 after buying an additional 27,366 shares during the period. Rexford Capital Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3,266.1% in the 3rd quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 14,676 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $575,000 after acquiring an additional 14,240 shares during the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA boosted its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 76.3% during the 3rd quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 356,986 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $13,333,000 after purchasing an additional 154,512 shares during the period. Hilltop National Bank purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,579,000. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.1% during the 2nd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,596,483 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $145,793,000 after purchasing an additional 171,466 shares during the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of CMG stock opened at $40.10 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $59.57. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $34.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $40.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $53.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.75 and a beta of 0.97.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.29. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 45.39% and a net margin of 13.04%.The firm had revenue of $3 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.06 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.27 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.5% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 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: Telsey Advisory Group initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $50 price target — a fresh analyst endorsement that signals confidence in Chipotle’s growth story and likely helped buying interest. Telsey Initiation
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $50 and kept a Buy view, another firm pushing upside expectations that supports the rally. Truist PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are highlighting Chipotle’s strong earnings‑surprise history and the company’s setup to beat again, which bolsters confidence ahead of future reports. Zacks Earnings Beat Thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Product strategy: Chipotle’s push of higher‑protein menu options aimed at GLP‑1 users is being viewed by analysts as a demand catalyst and potential market share win among health‑focused consumers. Benzinga High‑Protein Push
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays and other brokers are publicly forecasting upside, adding to the positive analyst tone supporting the stock. Barclays Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating but cut its price target to $40 — a mixed signal that keeps medium‑term conviction but reduces near‑term upside. Bernstein Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho nudged its target to $38 with a Neutral rating, reflecting more cautious positioning by some sell‑side desks amid recent gains. Mizuho Note
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and momentum concerns: several pieces question whether the recent rebound has stretched pricing relative to fundamentals (P/E near decade lows versus past but still elevated vs. peers) — this commentary can cap upside and prompt profit‑taking. Yahoo: Pricing Stretched?
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/consumer risk: opinion pieces label Chipotle as a possible “value trap” if same‑store sales weakness persists; new federal nutrition guidelines also introduce uncertainty about dining‑out behavior. Fool: Value Trap Analysis CNBC: Nutrition Guidelines

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on CMG. Gordon Haskett downgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Northcoast Research downgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Barclays lifted their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $38.00 to $44.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Truist Financial upped their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $50.00.

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.