Patten Group Inc. Lowers Stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Patten Group Inc. lessened its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 54.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 14,333 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 17,303 shares during the quarter. Patten Group Inc.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $562,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Sarasin & Partners LLP grew its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% in the third quarter. Sarasin & Partners LLP now owns 2,565,111 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $102,348,000 after acquiring an additional 27,366 shares during the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 3,266.1% during the 3rd quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 14,676 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $575,000 after purchasing an additional 14,240 shares during the last quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA increased its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 76.3% during the 3rd quarter. Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA now owns 356,986 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $13,333,000 after purchasing an additional 154,512 shares in the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 7.1% in the second quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,596,483 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $145,793,000 after buying an additional 171,466 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dillon & Associates Inc. raised its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.1% in the second quarter. Dillon & Associates Inc. now owns 287,433 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $16,096,000 after buying an additional 14,037 shares during the last quarter. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Billionaire investor interest — Coverage shows a prominent investor adding a stake in Chipotle, a vote of confidence that can attract capital and lift sentiment toward the beaten-down stock. Billionaire Investor Bets On Chipotle While Stock Trades Near 52-Week Low
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying fundamentals remain supportive — Chipotle recently topped EPS and revenue expectations for the quarter and analysts remain generally constructive on its multi‑year growth and margins, which can underpin longer‑term investor confidence.
• Neutral Sentiment: High retail/investor attention — Zacks and other outlets note heavy investor searches and commentary on CMG, which raises liquidity and volatility but doesn’t alone change fundamentals. Investors Heavily Search Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Here is What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry context — Coverage of peers (Dutch Bros, Cava) highlights both expansion potential and sector headwinds; this comparative reporting may influence investor expectations about unit economics and competition but is indirect for CMG. Dutch Bros’ 7,000-Unit Growth Path: Is the Model Positioned to Scale? Bowl Slop? Cava CEO Doesn’t Want to Hear It
• Neutral Sentiment: Educational/valuation pieces — Articles explaining Chipotle’s business model and comparing value against peers provide context for investors but are unlikely to move the stock by themselves. How Chipotle Makes Money BJRI vs. CMG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: Trade-policy risk — Reports say the U.S. announced new global tariffs, rekindling trade uncertainty that pushed shares lower today because tariffs can raise input costs or weigh on investor risk appetite for restaurant names. Why Chipotle (CMG) Shares Are Sliding Today

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 0.2%

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened at $36.52 on Wednesday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52-week low of $29.75 and a 52-week high of $58.42. The company has a market cap of $47.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 0.99. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $38.48 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $38.17.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a net margin of 12.88% and a return on equity of 47.99%. The company had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on CMG shares. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Gordon Haskett lowered Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.24.

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.