William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia has maintained their bullish stance on CMG stock, giving a Buy rating today.
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Sharon Zackfia’s rating is based on Chipotle’s ability to return to positive comparable sales despite a challenging September. Although the third quarter’s performance fell slightly short of expectations, with a projected comp of 0.5%, this still marks an improvement from the previous quarter’s -4%.
Furthermore, Zackfia highlights the return to earnings per share growth and unit-level margin expansion, which are positive indicators for the company’s financial health. These factors contribute to her confidence in Chipotle’s potential for future growth, justifying the Buy rating.
In another report released today, Citi also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $54.00 price target.