Most-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNYSE:CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $53.68 +0.65 (+1.23%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$53.08â–Ľ$54.5250-Day Range$49.81â–Ľ$62.7552-Week Range$35.37â–Ľ$69.26Volume13.25 million shsAverage Volume15.00 million shsMarket Capitalization$73.72 billionP/E Ratio57.28Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$62.36 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Chipotle Mexican Grill alerts: Email Address Chipotle Mexican Grill MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.2% Upside$62.36 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.34% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.96Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.72Based on 27 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$951,104 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth18.52%From $1.08 to $1.28 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.67 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector20th out of 194 stocksEating Places Industry4th out of 39 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChipotle Mexican Grill has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 18 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageChipotle Mexican Grill has been the subject of 19 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.34% of the outstanding shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChipotle Mexican Grill has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Chipotle Mexican Grill has recently decreased by 8.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldChipotle Mexican Grill does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthChipotle Mexican Grill does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreChipotle Mexican Grill has received a -2.22% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Chipotle Mexican Grill in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Tortilla chips", "Sugar-sweetened soft drinks", and "Vodka-based premixed drinks" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Chipotle Mexican Grill is -1.96. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChipotle Mexican Grill has a news sentiment score of 0.72. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 27 news articles for Chipotle Mexican Grill this week, compared to 24 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 193 people have searched for CMG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -27% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 70 people have added Chipotle Mexican Grill to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -21% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Chipotle Mexican Grill insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $951,104.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.02% of the stock of Chipotle Mexican Grill is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.31% of the stock of Chipotle Mexican Grill is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Chipotle Mexican Grill's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Chipotle Mexican Grill are expected to grow by 18.52% in the coming year, from $1.08 to $1.28 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Chipotle Mexican Grill is 57.28, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Chipotle Mexican Grill is 57.28, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 21.65.Price to Earnings Growth RatioChipotle Mexican Grill has a PEG Ratio of 2.34. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioChipotle Mexican Grill has a P/B Ratio of 19.81. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Chipotle Mexican Grill's valuation and earnings. 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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.Read More CMG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CMG Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 4 at 8:19 AM | marketbeat.comIs Wingstop The Perfect Fast Casual Restaurant Model? (CMG)Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) has a simple restaurant concept. Sell chicken wings, chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches with fries and sodasSeptember 4 at 7:28 AM | marketbeat.com4 Stocks That Boosted Their Bottom Line with Beef (CMG)The advent of GLP-1 weight-loss treatments has inadvertently underscored the importance of protein in mitigating muscle loss and these restaurants are winnersSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/24/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)10/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNYSE:CMG CUSIP16965610 CIK1058090 Webwww.chipotle.com Phone(949) 524-4000Fax302-674-5266Employees116,068Year Founded1993Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$62.36 High Stock Price Target$77.76 Low Stock Price Target$48.50 Potential Upside/Downside+16.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage27 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.94 Trailing P/E Ratio57.28 Forward P/E Ratio49.70 P/E Growth2.34Net Income$1.23 billion Net Margins13.23% Pretax Margin17.48% Return on Equity44.01% Return on Assets17.22% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.71 Quick Ratio1.68 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.66 billion Price / Sales6.91 Cash Flow$1.09 per share Price / Cash Flow49.25 Book Value$2.71 per share Price / Book19.81Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,373,350,000Free Float1,359,342,000Market Cap$73.72 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.25 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Brian R. Niccol (Age 50)Chairman & CEO Comp: $6.97MMr. John R. Hartung (Age 67)CFO & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $2.88MMr. Scott Boatwright (Age 51)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.84MMr. Curtis E. Garner III (Age 54)Chief Customer & Technology Officer Comp: $2.43MMr. Christopher Brandt (Age 55)Chief Brand Officer Comp: $2.12MMs. Cynthia Henn Olsen CFAHead of Investor Relations & StrategyMr. Roger E. Theodoredis (Age 65)Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Ms. D Ilene Eskenazi (Age 52)Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Jim SlaterManaging Director of EuropeMs. Laurie Schalow (Age 56)Chief Corporate Affairs & Food Safety Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMcDonald'sNYSE:MCDStarbucksNASDAQ:SBUXYum! BrandsNYSE:YUMDarden RestaurantsNYSE:DRIDomino's PizzaNYSE:DPZView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCim LLCBought 428,177 shares on 9/6/2024Ownership: 0.032%Sanctuary Advisors LLCBought 2,972 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.000%Brown Financial AdvisorsBought 12,828 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. ILBought 7,937 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%NCP Inc.Bought 2,150 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock? CMG Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a strong brand presence in the fast-casual dining industry, which can lead to customer loyalty and repeat business. The company has been focusing on digital initiatives, such as online ordering and delivery services, which have become increasingly important in the current market environment. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has shown consistent revenue growth in recent quarters, indicating a positive trend in its financial performance. Recent menu innovations and marketing campaigns have helped attract new customers and drive sales for the company. Despite market fluctuations, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. stock price has remained relatively stable, providing a sense of security for investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. for these reasons: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. faces intense competition in the fast-casual dining space, which could impact its market share and profitability. The company's heavy reliance on a single brand and product line makes it vulnerable to shifts in consumer preferences and industry trends. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has experienced food safety issues in the past, which could tarnish its reputation and lead to decreased customer trust. Rising commodity prices, such as those for avocados and beef, could put pressure on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s profit margins. Economic downturns or recessions may impact consumer spending on dining out, which could negatively affect Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s sales and revenue. 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, August 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Chipotle Mexican Grill pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CMG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CMG shares performed this year? Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock was trading at $45.7392 at the start of the year. Since then, CMG stock has increased by 17.4% and is now trading at $53.68. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Chipotle Mexican Grill's earnings last quarter? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) released its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 24th. The restaurant operator reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.02. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 18.2% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. When did Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock split? Chipotle Mexican Grill shares split on the morning of Wednesday, June 26th 2024. The 50-1 split was announced on Tuesday, March 19th 2024. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, June 25th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 5,000 shares after the split. What is Brian Niccol's approval rating as Chipotle Mexican Grill's CEO? 1,104 employees have rated Chipotle Mexican Grill Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol on Glassdoor.com. Brian Niccol has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees. Does Chipotle Mexican Grill have any subsidiaries? Chipotle Mexican Grill subsidiaries include these companies: Chipotle Mexican Grill Canada Corp., Chipotle Mexican Grill France SAS, Chipotle Mexican Grill Germany GMBH, Chipotle Mexican Grill Holdings GmbH, Chipotle Mexican Grill Management GmbH, Chipotle Mexican Grill of Berwyn Heights LLC, Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC, and more. Who are Chipotle Mexican Grill's major shareholders? Chipotle Mexican Grill's top institutional investors include Susquehanna International Group LLP, American Century Companies Inc. (1.47%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.80%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.75%). Insiders that own company stock include Albert S Baldocchi, Brian R Niccol, Christopher W Brandt, Curtis E Garner, Marissa Andrada, Scott Boatwright, Laurie Schalow, Roger E Theodoredis, Robin S Hickenlooper, Patricia Filikrushel and Pershing Square Capital Manage. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill? Shares of CMG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Chipotle Mexican Grill own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Chipotle Mexican Grill investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Hawkins (HWKN), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Athabasca Oil (ATH) and Micron Technology (MU). 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