The earnings call reflects a challenging quarter due to macroeconomic factors impacting consumer spending and comparable sales. However, there are positive signs with strong growth in digital sales, successful limited-time offers, and strategic expansion plans. The company remains optimistic about its long-term growth strategies despite current headwinds.

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Q1 2025

During Chipotle Mexican Grill's first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided several key metrics and insights into its performance and future outlook. Sales increased by over 6% to $2.9 billion, despite a 0.4% decline in comparable sales. Digital sales accounted for 35.4% of total sales. The restaurant-level margin was 26.2%, down by 130 basis points year-over-year, while the adjusted diluted earnings per share rose by 7% to $0.29. Chipotle opened 57 new restaurants, with 48 featuring drive-thru Chipotle lanes. The company noted a slowdown in consumer spending, which affected transaction trends, but expressed confidence in its brand strength and value proposition. Chipotle aims for low single-digit full-year comparable sales growth and anticipates positive transaction growth in the second half of the year. The company also highlighted operational improvements, marketing strategies, and technological innovations, such as the rollout of produce slicers and a new equipment package, to enhance efficiency and guest experience.

Sales Growth

Sales grew over 6% to reach $2.9 billion, despite a comparable sales decline of 0.4%.

Digital Sales Contribution

Digital sales represented 35.4% of total sales, highlighting the importance of the digital channel in overall revenue.

New Restaurant Openings

Opened 57 new restaurants, including 48 Chipotle lanes, showing progress in expansion plans.

Chipotle Honey Chicken Success

Chipotle Honey Chicken has become the most successful limited-time offer, surpassing previous LTO performance and driving incremental transactions.

International Expansion

Expansion in the Middle East with five restaurants now open and a new partnership in Mexico for future openings.

Recognition as an Employer

Named one of the world's most admired companies by Fortune, reflecting strong employee benefits and growth opportunities.

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DE:C9F Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 23, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.28 / -	0.292	―	―	―
Apr 23, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.24 / 0.25	0.23	8.61% (+0.02)	―
Feb 04, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.21 / 0.21	0.178	20.77% (+0.04)	―
Oct 29, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.21 / 0.23	0.195	18.94% (+0.04)	―
Jul 24, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.27 / 0.29	0.218	34.39% (+0.07)	―
Apr 24, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.20 / 0.23	0.181	27.14% (+0.05)	―
Feb 06, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.17 / 0.18	0.143	24.70% (+0.04)	―
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.18 / 0.20	0.163	19.47% (+0.03)	―
Jul 26, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.21 / 0.22	0.16	36.02% (+0.06)	―
Apr 25, 2023	2023 (Q1)	0.15 / 0.18	0.098	84.21% (+0.08)	―

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DE:C9F Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 23, 2025	€42.99	€41.55	-3.35%
Feb 04, 2025	€56.71	€55.30	-2.49%
Oct 29, 2024	€53.92	€54.03	+0.20%
Jul 24, 2024	€48.01	€45.95	-4.30%

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