Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$52.46 -0.59 (-1.11%)

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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
9

Buy
19

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, 9 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CMG.

Consensus Price Target

$66.31
26.40% Upside

According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Chipotle Mexican Grill, the average price target is $66.31. 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 26.40% from the current price of $52.46.

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CMG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	18 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 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	$66.31	$66.81	$65.27	$49.40
Forecasted Upside	26.40% Upside	19.44% Upside	5.26% Upside	-5.91% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.71	2.50	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	25.04% Upside	30.10% Upside	12.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CMG News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/5/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	Chris O'Cull Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $68.00	+18.08%
2/5/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	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 3 of 5 stars	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	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jon Tower Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $70.00	+18.45%
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%
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%
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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	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$53.00 ➝ $58.00	+3.33%
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%
6/3/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	-2.76%
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	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$59.72 ➝ $62.00	+0.07%
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 Sunday, February 16, 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. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.24. This indicates strong financial performance and the potential for continued growth.
The company has a high return on equity of 42.92%, suggesting that it is effective at generating profits from its equity investments, which can be attractive to investors looking for efficient management.
Recent analyst ratings have been positive, with multiple firms issuing "outperform" ratings and raising price targets, indicating confidence in the company's future performance. For instance, Royal Bank of Canada set a target price of $75.00.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a net margin of 13.56%, which reflects its ability to convert revenue into profit efficiently, a key indicator of financial health.
The current stock price is approximately $66.31, which is considered reasonable given the company's growth potential and positive market sentiment.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Bear Case

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

Insider selling activity has been noted, with an insider selling 4,404 shares at an average price of $65.01, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
Despite positive earnings, the stock has seen price target reductions from some analysts, such as Stifel Nicolaus lowering their target from $70.00 to $68.00, which may indicate caution regarding future growth.
With 1.02% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be limited insider confidence in the stock's future performance, which can be a red flag for potential investors.
The competitive landscape in the fast-casual dining sector is intense, and Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. faces challenges from other brands that could impact its market share and profitability.
Analysts have given the stock a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," which, while positive, suggests that there may be some hesitance among investors regarding the stock's potential for significant upside.

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 $66.31, with a high forecast of $77.76 and a low forecast of $55.00.
: 28 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CMG shares.
: According to analysts, Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock has a predicted upside of 26.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Chipotle Mexican Grill has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cfra, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Truist Financial, 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 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.51. Learn more on how CMG compares to other companies.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target