Chipotle reports Q4 adjusted EPS $8.29, consensus $8.90

Reports Q4 revenue $2.2B, consensus $2.23B. Comparable restaurant sales increased 5.6%. "We delivered strong growth in 2022, expanding average unit volumes and restaurant level margin, while opening the highest number of new restaurants in six years, despite facing a challenging and fluid macro environment," said Brian Niccol, Chairman and CEO, Chipotle. "Our continued focus on recruiting and retaining the best people, delivering Chipotle’s operational standards with delicious food prepared fresh daily uniquely positions Chipotle to successfully expand to 7,000 restaurants over the long term."