Washington Trust Advisors Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Washington Trust Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 925.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 26,782 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after acquiring an additional 24,169 shares during the period. Washington Trust Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $1,050,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Operose Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp boosted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 106.7% during the third quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 775 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the period. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent reported results showed a slight beat on EPS and revenue, with year‑over‑year revenue growth and strong margins/ROE — evidence the core business remains profitable and supports longer‑term cash flow. (Earnings release Feb. 3 commentary)
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo Finance valuation piece walks through how analysts are digesting Chipotle’s 2026 guidance and plans to reinvest in margins. The article frames the reinvestment plan as a reason for near‑term margin pressure but possibly constructive for sustaining growth, leaving valuation views mixed. A Look At Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Valuation As Analysts React To 2026 Guidance And Margin Reinvestment Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: A Motley Fool piece examines where CMG could be in a year, noting the stock’s recent large trailing‑12‑month decline and exploring scenarios. It’s more analytical than a clear buy/sell signal, adding to mixed investor views. Where Will Chipotle Mexican Grill Be in 1 Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued widespread cuts to near‑term and multi‑year EPS forecasts (Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026, FY2027 and beyond) and maintains a “Strong Sell” stance. Those downgrades compress forward earnings expectations and are a principal driver of downward pressure on CMG’s share price today. MarketBeat coverage of CMG / Zacks revisions
• Negative Sentiment: Another Motley Fool column argues Chipotle is interesting but recommends an alternative (Dutch Bros) as a better growth purchase — reinforcing rotation risk away from CMG among retail investors. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Is Interesting, but Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $37.51 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $48.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.99. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $38.45 and its 200 day moving average is $38.25. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a one year low of $29.75 and a one year high of $58.42.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 in the prior year, the business posted $0.25 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently commented on CMG shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Northcoast Research cut Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.24.

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.