Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA Decreases Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA lessened its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 98.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,190 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 351,796 shares during the quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $192,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of CMG. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake 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 worth $4,935,092,000 after purchasing an additional 2,470,213 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 122.7% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 87,844,788 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $3,442,645,000 after acquiring an additional 48,398,628 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Investors lifted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 42.4% in the third quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 38,497,927 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,509,043,000 after acquiring an additional 11,471,658 shares in the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. boosted its stake in shares of 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. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. increased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 21,257,666 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,193,618,000 after purchasing an additional 595,038 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $33.36 on Monday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $37.48 and its 200 day moving average price is $37.20. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $58.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.26, a PEG ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 1.00.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 period last year, the business posted $0.25 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have issued reports on CMG. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. KeyCorp decreased their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Monday, December 29th. DA Davidson started coverage on Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, March 6th. They set a “buy” rating and a $51.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reduced their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.47.

Key Stories Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho upgraded CMG from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target to $40, citing a more measured pricing plan this year, new menu items and a push into high‑protein offerings that could help traffic and AUVs. Mizuho Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $44 price target, signaling continued analyst conviction and upside (~32% from current levels) that can attract buyers. TD Cowen Reaffirmation
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho/MarketWatch commentary highlights operational levers — gentler pricing, new menu innovation and targeting lunch/customizable preferences for younger consumers — that could revive demand if executed well. MarketWatch Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Company marketing/product action: a Yahoo Finance video/demo showcases new menu items aimed at bringing back the lunch crowd and appealing to customizable preferences — positive for comps but execution/timing uncertain. Yahoo Video
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term share weakness and headlines: recent coverage notes CMG has fallen more steeply than the broader market (articles documenting ~5% drops), which can amplify momentum selling and volatility. Share Drop Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Broader industry pressure: reporting on other Mexican‑chain struggles and restaurant bankruptcies underscores margin and traffic risks from inflation and weaker consumer spending — a reminder of macro downside that could weigh on CMG despite its strengths. Industry Risk Article

Chipotle Mexican Grill 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.