Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund Has $6.01 Million Stock Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund increased its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 31.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 153,302 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after buying an additional 36,880 shares during the quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $6,008,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 8.1% in the third quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 185,488 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $7,268,000 after acquiring an additional 13,963 shares during the last quarter. Elk River Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. Elk River Wealth Management LLC now owns 70,840 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $2,776,000 after purchasing an additional 1,756 shares in the last quarter. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Spectrum Asset Management Inc. NB CA acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at approximately $215,000. Finally, Benjamin Edwards Inc. boosted its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 43.6% in the third quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 78,194 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,064,000 after buying an additional 23,728 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on CMG shares. Northcoast Research cut Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $55.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $58.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Zacks Research upgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $38.00 to $44.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $50.00.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $40.10 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $34.57 and its 200 day moving average is $40.96. The firm has a market cap of $53.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.75 and a beta of 0.97. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a one year low of $29.75 and a one year high of $59.57.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 13.04% and a return on equity of 45.39%. The business had revenue of $3 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.06 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.27 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $50 price target — a fresh analyst endorsement that signals confidence in Chipotle’s growth story and likely helped buying interest. Telsey Initiation
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $50 and kept a Buy view, another firm pushing upside expectations that supports the rally. Truist PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are highlighting Chipotle’s strong earnings‑surprise history and the company’s setup to beat again, which bolsters confidence ahead of future reports. Zacks Earnings Beat Thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Product strategy: Chipotle’s push of higher‑protein menu options aimed at GLP‑1 users is being viewed by analysts as a demand catalyst and potential market share win among health‑focused consumers. Benzinga High‑Protein Push
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays and other brokers are publicly forecasting upside, adding to the positive analyst tone supporting the stock. Barclays Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating but cut its price target to $40 — a mixed signal that keeps medium‑term conviction but reduces near‑term upside. Bernstein Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho nudged its target to $38 with a Neutral rating, reflecting more cautious positioning by some sell‑side desks amid recent gains. Mizuho Note
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and momentum concerns: several pieces question whether the recent rebound has stretched pricing relative to fundamentals (P/E near decade lows versus past but still elevated vs. peers) — this commentary can cap upside and prompt profit‑taking. Yahoo: Pricing Stretched?
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/consumer risk: opinion pieces label Chipotle as a possible “value trap” if same‑store sales weakness persists; new federal nutrition guidelines also introduce uncertainty about dining‑out behavior. Fool: Value Trap Analysis CNBC: Nutrition Guidelines

Chipotle Mexican Grill Company 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.