Sava Infond d.o.o. Makes New Investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Sava Infond d.o.o. purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 20,900 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $773,000.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 106.7% during the third quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 775 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the period. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently commented on the stock. Raymond James Financial decreased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $43.00 to $41.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Monday, December 29th. Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Twenty-three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Chipotle Mexican Grill currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $46.47.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of CMG opened at $34.21 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $44.56 billion, a PE ratio of 30.01, a PEG ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 1.06. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $34.72 and its 200 day moving average price is $36.18. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The company had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts see upside/earnings surprise potential from demand, digital growth and menu initiatives that could support a beat if comps and order trends hold. 4 Restaurant Stocks Showing Strong Earnings Surprise Potential
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst bumped Q2 EPS estimates, reflecting some confidence in near-term profitability despite margin headwinds. Q2 EPS Estimate for Chipotle Mexican Grill Lifted by Analyst
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings previews highlight solid sales drivers (digital, menu, comps) but flag rising food/labor costs and a stretched valuation that could limit upside if results are merely in line. Chipotle Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Buy Now or Wait It Out?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary comparing Chipotle to peers highlights mixed margin pressures across the group — CAVA and others may report stronger operational leverage while Chipotle faces cost headwinds. The Zacks Analyst Blog The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, CAVA and Shake Shack
• Negative Sentiment: Raymond James cut its price target to $41, signaling more conservative near-term upside and weighing on sentiment ahead of earnings. Raymond James Lowers Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: CMG recently underperformed the broader market, sliding about 3.5% on a down session, a reminder that momentum can reverse quickly into earnings. Here’s Why Chipotle Mexican Grill Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America notes restaurant stocks are lagging amid soft demand and early-Q2 volatility (gas prices cited as a headwind), which could pressure Chipotle shares if consumer traffic softens further. Restaurant Stocks Trail Market Amid Soft Demand, Early Q2 Volatility, BofA Says

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.