Mizuho Markets Cayman LP Purchases 255,489 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Mizuho Markets Cayman LP grew its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 238.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 362,489 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 255,489 shares during the period. Chipotle Mexican Grill comprises 0.7% of Mizuho Markets Cayman LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest position. Mizuho Markets Cayman LP’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $14,206,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of CMG. Stance Capital LLC bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Advisory Services Network LLC grew its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.7% in the 3rd quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 39,640 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,553,000 after buying an additional 2,846 shares during the last quarter. Keystone Financial Group increased its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 17.6% during the third quarter. Keystone Financial Group now owns 89,974 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,526,000 after buying an additional 13,493 shares during the period. Morningstar Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 127.1% during the third quarter. Morningstar Investment Management LLC now owns 18,931 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $742,000 after buying an additional 10,596 shares during the period. Finally, Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.0% during the third quarter. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 240,764 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $9,436,000 after acquiring an additional 4,761 shares in the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of CMG stock opened at $34.41 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $37.86 and its 200 day moving average is $37.39. The stock has a market cap of $44.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.19, a PEG ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.00. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 business had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle’s CFO, Adam Rymer, outlined how the company is funding rapid restaurant expansion while preserving a debt‑free balance sheet and using AI tools for pricing and operations — a message that supports sustainable, capital-efficient growth and margin improvement. Chipotle CFO on expanding globally while maintaining a debt-free model
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/helpful market move: Chipotle was among several restaurant stocks that jumped after a drop in crude oil eased inflation worries, providing a near‑term tailwind for consumer sentiment and discretionary spending. Portillo’s, Krispy Kreme, CAVA, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage consensus still leans constructive: a recent compilation shows an average recommendation around “Moderate Buy,” which supports longer‑term investor confidence despite short‑term volatility. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate calendar: Chipotle set its Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call for April 29, 2026 — an upcoming catalyst where management will provide results and a second‑quarter business update. Investors will watch guidance and same-store trends closely. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL TO ANNOUNCE FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS ON APRIL 29, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Price sensitivity narrative persists: coverage notes that the stock has surged despite customer pushback about higher prices — this highlights execution risk around balancing menu price increases with traffic. That dynamic is mixed for the stock (can protect margins but pressure volumes). “This Used to Be $11….” Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock (NASDAQ:CMG) Surges Despite Customer Concerns About Pricing
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor opinion split: reporting shows disagreement among large investors (some trimming positions, others adding) — a sign of valuation debate that could widen intraday swings. Is Chipotle Mexican Grill a Buy or Sell? These 2 Billionaire Investors Can’t Seem to Agree
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks added CMG to its Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list, which may pressure sentiment among momentum and quant funds that use Zacks rankings in models. This is a clear near‑term negative for market perception. New Strong Sell Stocks for March 17th

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently commented on CMG shares. Zacks Research lowered Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Piper Sandler dropped their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $47.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. DA Davidson assumed coverage on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Friday, March 6th. They set a “buy” rating and a $51.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.37.

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.