Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG Position Boosted by KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC

KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC lifted its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 246.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 141,389 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after buying an additional 100,569 shares during the period. KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $4,517,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of CMG. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at about $4,417,475,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 19.8% in the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 16,478,248 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $527,469,000 after acquiring an additional 2,727,762 shares in the last quarter. Amundi raised its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 23.3% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 11,980,192 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $383,486,000 after acquiring an additional 2,266,087 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 86.1% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 11,973,752 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $383,280,000 after acquiring an additional 5,541,385 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 30.6% in the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 10,845,627 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $368,751,000 after acquiring an additional 2,541,795 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CMG has been the subject of several research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, July 31st. DA Davidson boosted their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $47.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Guggenheim restated a “neutral” rating and set a $36.00 target price (up from $35.00) on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, July 31st. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $43.91.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: European expansion could accelerate growth. Strong comparable sales and improving restaurant economics in Europe may support faster unit expansion, revenue growth, and better returns on investment in 2027 and beyond. Chipotle’s European Expansion: Can Strong Comps Fuel 2027 Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to cite sales growth and cash generation. Chipotle was included among stocks viewed favorably as third-quarter earnings season begins, based on strong sales growth, solid cash flow, and valuation metrics. Its digital strategy and planned capital investments of approximately $4 billion could also support longer-term growth, although margins may face pressure. 3 Sales Growth Stocks to Buy as Q3 Earnings Get Underway
• Neutral Sentiment: Shares are testing a historically important support level. The stock has repeatedly rebounded from around $30 since 2021, raising the possibility of a technical bounce. However, its ability to hold that level remains uncertain after significant underperformance versus the broader market. Can Chipotle Stock Bounce Off The Current Support?
• Neutral Sentiment: A large promotional campaign is raising brand visibility. Chipotle launched a limited-edition, oversized “Big Ass Chipotle Bag” to promote its Family Meals offering. The stunt may generate social-media attention but is unlikely to materially affect financial results. Chipotle Goes Big for Family Meals With the Big Ass Chipotle Bag
• Negative Sentiment: Starbucks denied plans to acquire Chipotle. The denial eliminated a takeover premium that had supported CMG shares amid acquisition rumors. Investors must now value Chipotle on its standalone growth prospects rather than the possibility of a strategic buyout, contributing to renewed selling pressure. Starbucks Says It Is Not Buying Chipotle After Takeover Speculation

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $30.41 on Wednesday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $28.03 and a fifty-two week high of $42.81. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $34.17 and its 200-day simple moving average is $33.50. The company has a market cap of $38.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.96.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $3.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.33 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Chipotle Mexican Grill news, insider Matthew R. Bush sold 2,675 shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.75, for a total transaction of $95,631.25. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 21,415 shares in the company, valued at approximately $765,586.25. The trade was a 11.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.45% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Company Profile

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc is a fast-casual restaurant company that specializes in Mexican-inspired food made with a limited number of core ingredients. Its menu includes burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, salads and sides, with options such as chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, sofritas and vegetables. The company also offers beverages, including soft drinks and other drinks, and allows customers to customize meals.

Founded by Steve Ells in 1993, Chipotle operates company-owned restaurants under the Chipotle Mexican Grill brand.