Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd Raises Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd lifted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 9.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 280,593 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 24,050 shares during the quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $10,996,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Operose Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Lavaca Capital LLC acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. 91.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of CMG stock opened at $33.36 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $37.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.26. The stock has a market cap of $43.45 billion, a PE ratio of 29.26, a P/E/G ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.00. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1 year low of $29.75 and a 1 year high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.25 earnings per share. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently weighed in on CMG. Argus reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. KeyCorp reduced their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Raymond James Financial upped their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Piper Sandler cut their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $47.00 to $44.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.47.

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.