Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Shares Bought by KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS

KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS raised its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 6.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 508,900 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 30,500 shares during the quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $18,829,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bank of Nova Scotia raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 11.0% in the third quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 475,672 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $18,642,000 after acquiring an additional 47,241 shares during the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3,266.1% in the third 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 during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 34.2% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 283,407 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $11,044,000 after acquiring an additional 72,167 shares during the last quarter. Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the fourth quarter worth $1,597,000. Finally, Harbour Trust & Investment Management Co acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter worth $3,967,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst raised their Q2 EPS estimate for CMG, which could support expectations for an upcoming quarter that beats consensus and help near-term sentiment. Q2 EPS Estimate for Chipotle Mexican Grill Lifted by Analyst
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage that groups CMG with other restaurants showing “strong earnings surprise potential” highlights demand resilience, digital sales growth and menu innovation as upside catalysts for Q1/FY26 results. This framing supports investor expectations for earnings upside. 4 Restaurant Stocks Showing Strong Earnings Surprise Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple Zacks pieces argue Chipotle has the setup to beat estimates again (history of surprises + favorable demand/digital trends), which could underpin medium-term share support if upcoming results match expectations. Chipotle Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Several “trending stock” articles recap why CMG is widely watched (high interest from retail and institutional investors). That attention increases volatility but doesn’t change fundamentals on its own. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Chipotle is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Raymond James cut its price target on CMG to $41.00, a move that can pressure sentiment and provide sellers with a catalyst amid an already volatile tape. Raymond James Lowers Chipotle Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: A Zacks recap explains why CMG fell more than the broader market today, pointing to the mix of negative headlines/analyst actions and heavier-than-normal volume as drivers of the intraday decline. Here’s Why Chipotle Fell More Than Broader Market

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CMG opened at $33.91 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1-year low of $29.75 and a 1-year high of $58.42. The business has a 50-day moving average of $34.76 and a 200-day moving average of $36.23. The company has a market capitalization of $44.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.75, a PEG ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.06.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.25 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently commented on the company. Piper Sandler dropped their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $47.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Monday, March 30th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $37.00 price target for the company. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $48.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, KeyCorp dropped their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $46.47.

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.