Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Stock Holdings Lessened by Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA

Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA decreased its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 98.5% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 5,190 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 351,796 shares during the period. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $192,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Operose Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Financial Life Planners acquired a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter worth about $28,000. Institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Zacks Research downgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Mizuho raised Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $37.00 to $40.00 in a research note on Friday. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.47.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $33.36 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $37.48 and a 200-day simple moving average of $37.20. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52-week low of $29.75 and a 52-week high of $58.42. The firm has a market cap of $43.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.26, a P/E/G ratio of 2.05 and a beta of 1.00.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter 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.

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

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.