Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Holdings Decreased by Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.

Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. trimmed its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 18.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,289,270 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 1,163,795 shares during the quarter. Chipotle Mexican Grill makes up approximately 2.4% of Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 17th largest position. Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $190,251,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in CMG. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp boosted its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 106.7% during the 3rd quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 775 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on CMG shares. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, March 20th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, March 30th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $37.00 price target for the company. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Citigroup reduced their price target on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $49.00 to $44.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Twenty-three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $46.47.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of CMG stock opened at $34.21 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $34.72 and a 200 day simple moving average of $36.18. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $29.75 and a fifty-two week high of $58.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $44.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.01, a P/E/G ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 1.06.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last announced 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 business had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.25 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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.