Premier Fund Managers Ltd Sells 450,950 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Premier Fund Managers Ltd decreased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 39.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 704,055 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 450,950 shares during the quarter. Premier Fund Managers Ltd’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $28,092,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Sarasin & Partners LLP grew its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% during the third quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 2,565,111 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $102,348,000 after buying an additional 27,366 shares during the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3,266.1% in the 3rd quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 14,676 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $575,000 after acquiring an additional 14,240 shares in the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 76.3% during the 3rd quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 356,986 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $13,333,000 after acquiring an additional 154,512 shares during the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.1% during the 2nd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,596,483 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $145,793,000 after purchasing an additional 171,466 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dillon & Associates Inc. raised its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.1% in the 2nd quarter. Dillon & Associates Inc. now owns 287,433 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $16,096,000 after purchasing an additional 14,037 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CMG opened at $37.51 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.75 and a fifty-two week high of $58.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $48.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.99. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $38.45 and its 200 day simple moving average is $38.28.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.25 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, December 19th. Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $58.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Argus reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.24.

Key Headlines Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent reported results showed a slight beat on EPS and revenue, with year‑over‑year revenue growth and strong margins/ROE — evidence the core business remains profitable and supports longer‑term cash flow. (Earnings release Feb. 3 commentary)
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo Finance valuation piece walks through how analysts are digesting Chipotle’s 2026 guidance and plans to reinvest in margins. The article frames the reinvestment plan as a reason for near‑term margin pressure but possibly constructive for sustaining growth, leaving valuation views mixed. A Look At Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Valuation As Analysts React To 2026 Guidance And Margin Reinvestment Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: A Motley Fool piece examines where CMG could be in a year, noting the stock’s recent large trailing‑12‑month decline and exploring scenarios. It’s more analytical than a clear buy/sell signal, adding to mixed investor views. Where Will Chipotle Mexican Grill Be in 1 Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued widespread cuts to near‑term and multi‑year EPS forecasts (Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026, FY2027 and beyond) and maintains a “Strong Sell” stance. Those downgrades compress forward earnings expectations and are a principal driver of downward pressure on CMG’s share price today. MarketBeat coverage of CMG / Zacks revisions
• Negative Sentiment: Another Motley Fool column argues Chipotle is interesting but recommends an alternative (Dutch Bros) as a better growth purchase — reinforcing rotation risk away from CMG among retail investors. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Is Interesting, but Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

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.