Sarasin & Partners LLP Has $78.33 Million Holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Sarasin & Partners LLP lessened its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 17.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,117,085 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 448,026 shares during the quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP owned 0.16% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $78,332,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Capital World Investors raised its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 122.7% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 87,844,788 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,442,645,000 after acquiring an additional 48,398,628 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter valued at $1,001,668,000. Capital International Investors raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 42.4% during the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 38,497,927 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,509,043,000 after purchasing an additional 11,471,658 shares in the last quarter. BlueSpruce Investments LP lifted its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 24,760.7% in the 2nd quarter. BlueSpruce Investments LP now owns 3,930,732 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $220,711,000 after purchasing an additional 3,914,921 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.0% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 125,927,338 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,935,092,000 after purchasing an additional 2,470,213 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho upgraded CMG from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target to $40, citing a more measured pricing plan this year, new menu items and a push into high‑protein offerings that could help traffic and AUVs. Mizuho Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $44 price target, signaling continued analyst conviction and upside (~32% from current levels) that can attract buyers. TD Cowen Reaffirmation
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho/MarketWatch commentary highlights operational levers — gentler pricing, new menu innovation and targeting lunch/customizable preferences for younger consumers — that could revive demand if executed well. MarketWatch Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Company marketing/product action: a Yahoo Finance video/demo showcases new menu items aimed at bringing back the lunch crowd and appealing to customizable preferences — positive for comps but execution/timing uncertain. Yahoo Video
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term share weakness and headlines: recent coverage notes CMG has fallen more steeply than the broader market (articles documenting ~5% drops), which can amplify momentum selling and volatility. Share Drop Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Broader industry pressure: reporting on other Mexican‑chain struggles and restaurant bankruptcies underscores margin and traffic risks from inflation and weaker consumer spending — a reminder of macro downside that could weigh on CMG despite its strengths. Industry Risk Article

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of CMG stock opened at $33.36 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a one year low of $29.75 and a one year high of $58.42. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $37.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.23. The stock has a market cap of $43.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 1.00.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 47.99% and a net margin of 12.88%.The company had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.25 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $44.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday. Stephens restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $35.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. KeyCorp lowered their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Twenty-four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Chipotle Mexican Grill has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.47.

Chipotle Mexican Grill 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.