Pallas Capital Advisors LLC Makes New $657,000 Investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Pallas Capital Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 19,310 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $657,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of CMG. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $290,000 after purchasing an additional 214 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 4th quarter worth approximately $224,000. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.5% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 26,460 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,329,000 after buying an additional 1,368 shares in the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7,176.0% during the 2nd quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,819 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $102,000 after buying an additional 1,794 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ieq Capital LLC grew its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 88.8% in the 2nd quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 274,375 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $15,406,000 after acquiring an additional 129,066 shares during the period. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently commented on CMG shares. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, July 31st. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, July 31st. Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $41.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Argus boosted their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Twenty-four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $44.16.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

NYSE CMG opened at $34.59 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $33.63 and a 200 day moving average price of $34.00. The company has a market cap of $43.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.74, a P/E/G ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 0.94. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a one year low of $28.03 and a one year high of $43.99.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 11.43% and a return on equity of 54.65%. The company had revenue of $3.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.33 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.33 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Accelerating same-store sales are encouraging after several quarters of weak performance. A sustained improvement in comparable sales could strengthen expectations for Chipotle’s revenue growth, earnings leverage and long-term restaurant expansion. This Growth Stock Reported Accelerating Same-Store Sales: Here’s What That Means for Long-Term Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle’s international expansion, including its planned Saudi Arabia entry with Alshaya Group, gives investors another potential growth avenue beyond the U.S. market. Successful overseas execution could support the company’s long-term unit-growth targets. What Does Global Expansion Mean for Chipotle
• Positive Sentiment: Call-option volume was unusually high, with traders purchasing 62,143 calls—about 25% above average. This indicates increased bullish speculative interest, although options activity does not guarantee a sustained stock advance.
• Neutral Sentiment: A limited-time Salish Matter kids-meal collaboration is designed to increase engagement with Gen Alpha and families through social-media marketing. It may improve brand awareness and customer traffic, but the near-term financial effect is likely modest. Chipotle broadens Gen Alpha marketing with Salish Matter collaboration
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-range discussions about where CMG could trade in five years emphasize the company’s expansion and earnings potential, but the outcome depends on comparable-sales momentum, new-store productivity and valuation. Where Will Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Stock Be in 5 Years?
• Negative Sentiment: Food-safety lawsuits related to a reported multistate Salmonella outbreak could create legal costs, reputational damage and traffic pressure, adding execution risk as Chipotle expands internationally. Does Chipotle Balancing Food Safety Lawsuits With Global Expansion Reshape Its Risk-Reward Profile?
• Negative Sentiment: A discounted-cash-flow analysis suggests CMG may be about 24% overvalued despite its Saudi Arabia plans. That valuation risk could limit upside if growth does not accelerate enough to justify the premium multiple. Chipotle Stock Could Be 24% Overvalued Despite Saudi Arabia Opening

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.