Rockland Trust Co. Lowers Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Rockland Trust Co. decreased its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 28.1% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 45,416 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 17,753 shares during the period. Rockland Trust Co.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $1,680,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of CMG. Operose Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Financial Life Planners purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at about $28,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

NYSE:CMG opened at $31.96 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $41.63 billion, a PE ratio of 28.04, a PEG ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.00. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $36.38 and its 200 day moving average is $36.83. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.75 and a fifty-two week high of $58.42.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research cut Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Telsey Advisory Group reduced their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Mizuho upgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their target price for the company from $37.00 to $40.00 in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Twenty-four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.13.

Key Stories Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle relaunched its Burrito Vault promotion — a Double Protein edition for National Burrito Day with over $2 million in prizes and renewed Rewards engagement, a move that should drive foot traffic, app activity and short-term sales/PR. CHIPOTLE LAUNCHES BURRITO VAULT: DOUBLE PROTEIN EDITION
• Positive Sentiment: A Yahoo piece highlights the company’s long runway for growth (digital, menu innovation, loyalty), reinforcing the narrative that marketing and unit economics can support recovery if comps improve. What Offers Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) a Long Runway for Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating and a $37 price target — that implies upside from current levels but keeps an overall cautious tone. (Coverage note)
• Neutral Sentiment: Market recaps note CMG rose on the day but still underperformed broader indices, signaling investor caution despite the rally. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Gains But Lags Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional market coverage reiterates the same point: shares rose intraday but remain pressured relative to the market, showing limited conviction. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market
• Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer warned that Chipotle “has to show some better‑than‑expected numbers” and hasn’t yet — a high‑profile critique that can amplify investor skepticism and cap short‑term upside until results improve. Jim Cramer on Chipotle Mexican Grill

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.