Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$57.11

+0.41 (+0.72%)

(As of 10/4/2024 ET)

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 27 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
18

Based on 27 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 27 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for CMG.

Consensus Price Target

$62.44
9.33% Upside

According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Chipotle Mexican Grill, the average price target is $62.44. The highest price target for CMG is $77.76, while the lowest price target for CMG is $48.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.33% from the current price of $57.11.

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CMG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/7/23 to 10/6/24	1 Month Ago 9/7/23 to 9/6/24	3 Months Ago 7/9/23 to 7/8/24	1 Year Ago 10/7/22 to 10/7/23
Strong Buy	0 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)	18 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$62.44	$62.36	$64.29	$43.02
Forecasted Upside	9.33% Upside	16.15% Upside	8.00% Upside	18.04% Upside
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	2.67	2.52	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	9.33% Upside	35.75% Upside	7.05% 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
10/2/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $71.00	+23.39%
9/30/2024	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$65.00 ➝ $65.00	+13.36%
9/12/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $65.00	+15.76%
8/29/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Setyan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$58.00 ➝ $58.00	+4.00%
8/14/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$65.00 ➝ $59.00	+14.16%
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%
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8/14/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $70.00	+35.45%
8/14/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$74.00 ➝ $62.00	+19.97%
8/13/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Salera Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$61.00 ➝ $61.00	+18.38%
8/13/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $69.00	+35.85%
7/25/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$68.00 ➝ $66.00	+29.62%
7/25/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$58.00 ➝ $53.00	+4.62%
7/25/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$70.00 ➝ $62.50	+23.37%
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%
7/25/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$57.00 ➝ $55.00	+9.28%
7/25/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$58.00 ➝ $55.00	+6.20%
7/25/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$61.00 ➝ $56.00	+8.13%
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%
4/25/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$65.70 ➝ $66.00	+8.82%
4/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$47.00 ➝ $54.00	-7.75%
3/26/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$56.00 ➝ $64.00	+10.16%
12/1/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$43.70 ➝ $48.50	+9.66%
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%
2/8/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$39.00 ➝ $41.00	+18.99%

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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 Monday, September 9, 2024. 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 loyal customer base, which can lead to consistent revenue streams.
The company has been expanding its digital sales channels, including delivery and online ordering, which can drive growth and improve convenience for customers.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has been focusing on sustainability and ethical sourcing of ingredients, which can attract socially conscious consumers and enhance brand reputation.
Recent financial reports show that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has been achieving strong revenue and profit growth, indicating a positive outlook for the company.
As of the most recent update, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s stock price is performing well, showing potential for capital appreciation for investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Bear Case

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. faces competition in the fast-casual dining industry, which could impact market share and profitability.
The company's success is closely tied to consumer preferences and trends, making it susceptible to shifts in the market and changing consumer behavior.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. may be vulnerable to food safety concerns or incidents, which could damage its reputation and lead to financial losses.
Fluctuations in commodity prices, such as those of avocados or meat, can impact Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s operating costs and profit margins.
While the stock price has shown positive performance, investors should consider market volatility and potential risks associated with investing in the restaurant industry.

CMG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Chipotle Mexican Grill is $62.44, with a high forecast of $77.76 and a low forecast of $48.50.
: 27 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings 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 9.33% 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, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and Wedbush 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 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how CMG compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:CMG) was last updated on 10/6/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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