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CMG Stock Chart & Stats
$37.43
-$0.22(-0.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$37.43
-$0.22(-0.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.04 - $42.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.11M
Average Volume (3M)17.34M
Market Cap
$37.82B
Enterprise Value$48.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$672.06M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.4
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.09
Shares Outstanding1,265,418,000
10 Day Avg. Volume24,379,732
30 Day Avg. Volume17,337,801
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.01
Price to Book (P/B)17.48
Price to Sales (P/S)4.15
P/FCF Ratio34.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.76Price Target Upside16.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering26
EPS Forecast (FY)1.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And Unit ExpansionSustained revenue growth combined with continued restaurant openings expands Chipotle’s company-owned sales base. Stable new-unit productivity and strong year-two cash-on-cash returns indicate that expansion is generating attractive economics rather than relying solely on price increases or mature-store gains.
Digital And Throughput AdvantagesHigh digital penetration and measurable throughput improvements strengthen convenience, capacity, and customer fulfillment. HEEP’s performance advantage can support more transactions from existing restaurants, while digital ordering and Chipotlanes reinforce an increasingly efficient multi-channel operating model.
Strong Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow exceeding net income supports the quality of reported earnings and gives Chipotle resources to fund restaurant development, technology, and shareholder returns. Robust free cash flow growth also provides an internal source of capital for sustaining the company’s expansion.
Bears Say
Restaurant Margin CompressionThe decline in restaurant-level and operating margins shows that sales growth is not fully translating into incremental profitability. Persistent pressure from food, labor, freight, and other operating costs could limit earnings growth and reduce the benefit of continued traffic, pricing, and unit expansion.
Elevated LeverageElevated leverage reduces financial flexibility compared with more conservatively financed restaurant peers. Although the ratio has improved, debt exposure can constrain future capital allocation and leave less balance-sheet capacity to absorb operating pressure while Chipotle continues investing in growth.
In-Store Loyalty Adoption GapThe large adoption gap in physical restaurants limits Chipotle’s ability to connect in-store visits with repeat-purchase data and targeted engagement. Closing it may improve frequency and personalization, but the current gap shows that loyalty benefits are not yet fully captured across the core channel.
Chipotle News
CMG FAQ
What was Chipotle’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chipotle lowest stock price was $28.04 and its highest was $42.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Chipotle’s market cap?
Chipotle’s market cap is $37.82B.
When is Chipotle’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chipotle’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Chipotle’s earnings last quarter?
Chipotle released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.319 by $0.011.
Is Chipotle overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chipotle’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chipotle pay dividends?
Chipotle does not currently pay dividends.
What is Chipotle’s EPS estimate?
Chipotle’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Chipotle have?
Chipotle has 1,265,418,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chipotle’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chipotle reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.319. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.5%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chipotle?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CMG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Chipotle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$43.76 (16.91% Upside)
$43.76 (16.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CMG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
53.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.36%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., along with its affiliated companies, oversees the ownership and daily running of Chipotle Mexican Grill eateries. By February 15, 2022, its global presence included roughly 3,000 restaurant locations spread across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe. The company was established in 1993 and maintains its principal office in Newport Beach, California.
CMG Company Deck
CMG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrayed clear operational and top-line momentum — 9.3% revenue growth, comp sales and transaction gains, strong digital penetration, successful LTOs, HEEP-driven throughput improvements, and active unit growth and buybacks. Offsetting this progress were margin compression (restaurant-level margin down ~220 bps), rising input and labor costs, a short-term softening exacerbated by an industry cyclospora issue (~200 bps headwind), flat adjusted EPS, and a material in-store loyalty adoption gap. Management raised full-year comp guidance to low single-digits but cautioned about tougher Q3 comps and near-term uncertainty. Overall, positive initiatives and growth drivers are showing traction, but cost pressure and near-term headwinds restrain performance.View all CMG earnings summariesCMG Revenue Breakdown
99.50% Food and beverage
0.50% Delivery service
CMG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$43.76
▲(16.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.37% Insiders
29.82% Mutual Funds
1.45% Other Institutional Investors
35.96% Public Companies and Individual Investors