GSA Capital Partners LLP Invests $1.70 Million in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 49,843 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $1,695,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in CMG. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the fourth quarter worth approximately $711,837,000. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 14.8% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 144,588,220 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $5,349,764,000 after purchasing an additional 18,660,882 shares during the period. Capital World Investors increased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 15.8% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 101,688,010 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,762,457,000 after purchasing an additional 13,843,222 shares during the period. Clearbridge Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 206.4% in the 4th quarter. Clearbridge Investments LLC now owns 14,062,158 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $520,300,000 after buying an additional 9,473,120 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 18.8% in the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 58,447,867 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $2,162,572,000 after buying an additional 9,237,720 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CMG opened at $33.49 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $42.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.73, a P/E/G ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 0.94. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $33.39 and its 200-day moving average is $34.11. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52-week low of $28.03 and a 52-week high of $44.27.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 54.65% and a net margin of 11.43%.The business had revenue of $3.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.33 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.33 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

CMG has been the subject of several research reports. Piper Sandler decreased their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $42.00 to $39.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $47.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, July 30th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $37.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Guggenheim reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $36.00 price target (up from $35.00) on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, July 31st. Twenty-four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $44.16.

Key Headlines Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Improving domestic momentum: Chipotle’s second-quarter revenue increased 9.3% to approximately $3.3 billion, while comparable restaurant sales rose 2.2%, supported by a 1.0% increase in transactions. Management also raised its full-year comparable-sales outlook to low-single-digit growth, encouraging investors that demand may be recovering. Chipotle Eyes Low-Single-Digit 2026 Comps: Is the Worst Over?
• Positive Sentiment: Continued restaurant expansion: The company opened 100 company-owned locations in the quarter, most featuring a Chipotlane. Chipotle also announced plans to open its first Saudi Arabian restaurant in Riyadh later this month with franchise partner Alshaya Group, extending its international growth strategy while limiting the capital required for expansion. Chipotle Debuts in Saudi Arabia With First Restaurant in Riyadh
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed institutional and analyst signals: Recent filings show substantial buying by JPMorgan and BlackRock but sizable reductions by Capital World Investors and other institutions. Analysts’ median price target is $40, above the current trading level, although Zacks maintains a “Hold” rating. One Zacks update modestly raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $1.15, while other updates lowered FY2027 and FY2028 estimates.
• Negative Sentiment: Risks remain: Softer near-term trends could challenge the recovery, particularly as consumers remain under pressure and investors rotate toward established restaurant chains. Earlier August salmonella-related jalapeño removals also created brand and traffic concerns, even though the absence of a new escalation may be helping sentiment. Chipotle Opens First Location in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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.