Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. Reduces Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. decreased its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,189,139 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 33,474 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. owned approximately 0.24% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $124,982,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Operose Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter worth $28,000. Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter worth $28,000. Activest Wealth Management raised its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 109.3% in the second quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 517 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $29,000. 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: Company reiterated full‑year 2025 guidance and promoted Ilene Eskenazi to Chief Legal & Human Resources Officer while naming an interim CMO — stability at the top and guidance confirmation can support investor confidence. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Marketing push: Chipotle offered a time‑limited free double‑protein promotion tied to fitness season and highlighted a new high‑protein menu — initiatives that can drive short‑term foot traffic and trial from health‑focused consumers. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑earnings coverage flags near‑term pressure but retains long‑term growth optimism; investors should watch guidance commentary and same‑store sales in the upcoming report. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional earnings previews echo mixed expectations — analysts highlight cost and traffic balance; these previews keep focus on the upcoming print rather than changing fundamentals today. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes a shifting narrative with mixed analyst views — some see headwinds from younger cohorts while others emphasize margin resilience and delivery of long‑term store growth. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis flags “Gen Z growing pains,” arguing younger consumers’ preferences may be creating traffic headwinds — investor concern around cohort trends can weigh on multiple quarters of comp growth. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational risk: Chipotle publicly distanced itself from an individual donor (Bill Ackman) after boycott calls tied to an ICE‑related donation surfaced — potential short‑term customer/backlash noise and headline risk for the brand. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: At least one published note set a $38 price target (an upward move from that analyst’s prior view but still below current trading), signaling some sell‑side caution on valuation and near‑term upside. Read More.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $39.38 on Wednesday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1-year low of $29.75 and a 1-year high of $59.57. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $34.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $40.66. The company has a market capitalization of $52.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.85, a PEG ratio of 3.77 and a beta of 0.97.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.29. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 45.39% and a net margin of 13.04%.The company had revenue of $3 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.06 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.27 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $44.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Northcoast Research downgraded shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $38.00 to $44.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $50.00.

About Chipotle Mexican Grill

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.