US Bancorp DE Raises Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

US Bancorp DE lifted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 350.0% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 486,649 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 378,496 shares during the period. US Bancorp DE’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $19,072,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.0% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 125,927,338 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,935,092,000 after buying an additional 2,470,213 shares in the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. grew its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.9% during the 2nd 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 period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 29,659,508 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,657,193,000 after acquiring an additional 325,926 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. increased its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.9% in 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 acquiring an additional 595,038 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,001,668,000. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

NYSE CMG opened at $37.18 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1-year low of $29.75 and a 1-year high of $58.42. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $38.49 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $38.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $48.43 billion, a PE ratio of 32.62, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 0.99.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.25 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain generally constructive on CMG despite recent weakness — many brokerages still rate the name favorably, supporting demand when sentiment stabilizes. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Chipotle (CMG)
• Positive Sentiment: Company plans ~350 new restaurants in 2026 (heavy on Chipotlanes), which management expects to drive systemwide sales growth even as comps remain soft — expansion could support revenue and long-term unit economics. Can Unit Expansion Support Chipotle’s Systemwide Sales in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Industry initiatives like loyalty/rewards programs (including Chipotle’s efforts) are improving customer retention and frequency, a constructive demand tailwind over time. Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Chipotle Reward Loyal Customers. It Brings Them Back.
• Neutral Sentiment: Shares are down ~28% over the past year, prompting renewed valuation debates — some see current levels as opportunity, others cite execution risk; this keeps volatility elevated. Is Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Pricing Look Reasonable After A 27.9% One Year Decline
• Neutral Sentiment: CMG has underperformed the broader consumer cyclical sector over the past year, though many analysts still project mid-term recovery — underperformance raises sensitivity to macro and execution news. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock: Is CMG Underperforming the Consumer Cyclical Sector?
• Negative Sentiment: Recent FY2025 results showed only 4.9% revenue growth, flat adjusted EPS, a 2.5% comp sales decline and margin pressure from wage inflation; management trimmed outlook — these fundamentals are a clear near-term headwind for the stock. Is Slower Comps and Rising Costs Altering The Investment Case For Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)?
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose ~19.6% to ~36.5M shares as of Feb. 13, increasing bearish pressure and the potential for sharper moves on negative headlines (days-to-cover ~1.5).
• Negative Sentiment: Faster-growing fast-casual peers (e.g., Cava’s recent strong growth) highlight competitive pressure and investor preference for higher-growth concepts, which can widen valuation gaps. Cava trounces fast-casual peers with 22% revenue growth

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Stephens reiterated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $35.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Monday, December 29th. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their price objective 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. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.24.

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.