Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Chipotle Mexican Grill - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 28 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
21

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 28 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 20 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CMG.

Consensus Price Target

$66.38
27.56% Upside

According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Chipotle Mexican Grill, the average price target is $66.38. The highest price target for CMG is $77.76, while the lowest price target for CMG is $55.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.56% from the current price of $52.04.

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CMG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/2/24 to 4/2/25	1 Month Ago 3/3/24 to 3/3/25	3 Months Ago 1/3/24 to 1/2/25	1 Year Ago 4/3/23 to 4/2/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	20 Buy rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$66.38	$66.60	$66.55	$51.33
Forecasted Upside	27.56% Upside	22.56% Upside	11.11% Upside	-11.65% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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CMG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CMG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Chipotle Mexican Grill	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.79	2.54	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	28.40% Upside	52.03% Upside	18.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CMG News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/2/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Jon Tower Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $62.00	+18.80%
3/20/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	John Ivankoe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$64.00 ➝ $58.00	+17.88%
3/19/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	Chris O'Cull Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$68.00 ➝ $65.00	+36.21%
3/14/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alton Stump Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$58.00 ➝ $65.00	+33.47%
3/3/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Harbour Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$65.00 ➝ $70.00	+29.53%
2/5/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Mullan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$60.00 ➝ $59.00	+2.78%
2/5/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Zachary Fadem Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$75.00 ➝ $70.00	+20.75%
2/5/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jim Salera Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$61.00 ➝ $60.00	+1.53%
2/5/2025	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Setyan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$69.00 ➝ $64.00	+8.29%
2/5/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$63.00 ➝ $60.00	+1.53%
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2/5/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Gonzalez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$66.00 ➝ $64.00	+8.29%
2/5/2025	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$59.00 ➝ $73.00	+23.52%
1/28/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Vaccaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$72.00 ➝ $69.00	+19.80%
1/28/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Reich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$75.00 ➝ $75.00	+30.56%
1/28/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Danilo Gargiulo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$70.00 ➝ $70.00	+20.08%
1/7/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$65.00 ➝ $69.00	+17.43%
12/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$56.00 ➝ $62.00	-4.16%
12/5/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$70.00 ➝ $72.00	+11.44%
12/4/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$72.00 ➝ $74.00	+21.49%
10/30/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $68.00	+21.54%
10/30/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$55.00 ➝ $56.00	-0.43%
10/30/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$62.00 ➝ $70.00	+15.74%
8/14/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$67.00 ➝ $67.00	+29.64%
7/25/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Cho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$74.60 ➝ $67.00	+33.12%
7/24/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$54.50 ➝ $55.00	+4.66%
6/18/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$73.36 ➝ $77.76	+14.68%
4/25/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $67.00	+8.14%
4/25/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$68.00 ➝ $70.00	+15.72%
7/21/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$44.00 ➝ $51.40	+22.72%
4/26/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
4/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$41.00 ➝ $44.00	+23.60%

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Should I Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock? CMG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Chipotle Mexican Grill pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.:

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a strong brand presence and customer loyalty, which can lead to consistent sales growth and profitability.
The company has expanded its menu offerings, including new burrito bowls and salads, catering to evolving consumer preferences for healthier options.
As of now, the stock price of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is performing well, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for future growth.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has invested in technology, enhancing its app and website for delivery services, which can increase customer convenience and sales.
The company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, providing a diversified revenue stream and reducing dependence on any single market.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. for these reasons:

Increased competition in the fast-casual dining sector may pressure Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s market share and profit margins.
Rising food costs and supply chain disruptions can negatively impact the company's profitability, as they may lead to higher menu prices or reduced margins.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has faced challenges related to food safety in the past, which could affect consumer trust and brand reputation.
The company's reliance on delivery services may expose it to risks associated with third-party delivery platforms, including service quality and fees.
Market volatility can affect stock performance, and investors should be cautious of potential fluctuations in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s stock price due to broader economic conditions.

CMG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Chipotle Mexican Grill is $66.38, with a high forecast of $77.76 and a low forecast of $55.00.
: 28 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 20 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CMG shares.
: According to analysts, Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock has a predicted upside of 27.56% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Chipotle Mexican Grill has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cfra, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Chipotle Mexican Grill more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Chipotle Mexican Grill is 2.79 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how CMG compares to other companies.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target