Bristol John W & Co. Inc. NY Boosts Holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Key Points

• Bristol John W & Co. Inc. NY boosted its Chipotle stake by 38.4%, adding 761,564 shares to hold 2,745,050 shares worth about $107.6 million, making CMG its 26th-largest holding and part of a market where institutional investors own 91.3% of the stock.
• Chipotle posted a slight quarterly beat (EPS $0.25 vs. $0.24; revenue $2.98B, +4.9% YoY) but shares were trading down (~3.9%); analysts have a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with a $47.37 price target.

Bristol John W & Co. Inc. NY boosted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG - Free Report) by 38.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,745,050 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after acquiring an additional 761,564 shares during the period. Chipotle Mexican Grill comprises 1.7% of Bristol John W & Co. Inc. NY's portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest holding. Bristol John W & Co. Inc. NY owned approximately 0.21% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $107,579,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of CMG. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 24.7% during the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 11,433,637 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $448,084,000 after purchasing an additional 2,265,122 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 27.7% in the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 7,667,640 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $300,495,000 after buying an additional 1,664,508 shares in the last quarter. Magnolia Capital Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 15.0% in the 3rd quarter. Magnolia Capital Advisors LLC now owns 19,171 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $751,000 after buying an additional 2,501 shares in the last quarter. Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 371.4% during the 3rd quarter. Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC now owns 43,841 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $1,718,000 after buying an additional 34,541 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the third quarter worth $25,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.30% of the company's stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Trading Down 3.9%

Shares of CMG opened at $32.54 on Friday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $29.75 and a twelve month high of $58.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $42.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.00. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $38.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $37.64.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $2.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 47.99% and a net margin of 12.88%.The firm's quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.25 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company strategy: Management is pushing menu innovation (new protein-forward items) and a revamped loyalty program aimed at boosting visits and AUVs; these initiatives are the main constructive catalysts to monitor for traffic and sales recovery. Chipotle Bets on Menu Innovation and Loyalty: Can It Drive Traffic?
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor attention: CMG is a trending tick among retail and Zacks readers — higher attention can amplify moves but is not itself a directional fundamental. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer context: Comparative pieces (e.g., vs. Wingstop) provide strategic framing on unit growth and margin tradeoffs but don’t create immediate company-specific catalysts. Chipotle vs Wingstop: Which Fast-Casual Bet Paid Off More?
• Negative Sentiment: Unusual options flow: Traders bought ~168,805 put contracts—about +146% vs. average—signaling sizable short/hedge positioning that can pressure the stock on gamma and sentiment. (No article link available.)
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction/coverage: Zacks highlights reasons CMG fell more than the broader market today, tying the move to weak near-term sentiment and the factors above. Here's Why Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish write-up: Globe and Mail ran a "Bear of the Day" piece criticizing CMG’s outlook, adding to negative narrative momentum. Bear of the Day: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $48.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Stephens reissued an "equal weight" rating and set a $35.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. KeyCorp lowered their price objective on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Argus restated a "hold" rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $47.37.

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.

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