Kintegral Advisory LLC Purchases 56,680 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Key Points

• Kintegral Advisory increased its Chipotle stake by 547.5% in the third quarter, acquiring 56,680 additional shares and ending with 67,033 shares valued at approximately $2.14 million. Institutional investors collectively own 91.3% of the company.
• Chipotle shares recently traded at $29.84, near their 12-month low of $28.03 and below their 50- and 200-day moving averages. The stock has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating, with analysts’ average price target at $43.67.
• Recent analyst commentary is mixed: some firms see long-term growth potential from initiatives expected to strengthen sales in 2027, while others warn of near-term pressure from weaker traffic, sales growth and restaurant margins.

Kintegral Advisory LLC increased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG - Free Report) by 547.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 67,033 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after acquiring an additional 56,680 shares during the quarter. Kintegral Advisory LLC's holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $2,142,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. grew its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 887.0% in the 3rd quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 672,732 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $21,494,000 after buying an additional 604,573 shares during the last quarter. Hanson & Doremus Investment Management bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at approximately $671,000. Pension & Wealth Management Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at approximately $99,000. Howard Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 198.4% in the third quarter. Howard Capital Management LLC now owns 25,326 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $809,000 after acquiring an additional 16,840 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goelzer Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 837.3% in the third quarter. Goelzer Investment Management Inc. now owns 56,235 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $1,797,000 after acquiring an additional 50,235 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company's stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CMG traded down $0.74 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $29.84. The stock had a trading volume of 17,207,197 shares, compared to its average volume of 20,659,004. The business's fifty day moving average is $33.97 and its two-hundred day moving average is $33.46. The company has a market cap of $37.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.37, a PEG ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.96. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a twelve month low of $28.03 and a twelve month high of $42.74.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.01. Chipotle Mexican Grill had a return on equity of 54.65% and a net margin of 11.43%. The firm had revenue of $3.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.33 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. Chipotle Mexican Grill's quarterly revenue was up 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James maintained an “outperform” rating while lowering its price target from $42.50 to $37.00. The revised target still implies substantial upside from recent trading levels, suggesting the firm views the recent decline as excessive. Raymond James lowers Chipotle price target
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target from $39 to $40, although it retained an “equal weight” rating. The move indicates modestly improved valuation expectations.
• Positive Sentiment: UBS expects Chipotle’s sales growth to strengthen in 2027, supported by new initiatives and investments intended to increase customer traffic and engagement. Historical performance also offers a potential seasonal catalyst: shares produced double-digit fourth-quarter returns in 2020 and 2023. History says Q4 will bring for Chipotle stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Restaurant chains, including Chipotle, are adjusting portion sizes, menu formats and pricing strategies as consumers become more price-conscious. These changes could support traffic but may also affect average checks and margins. Restaurant chains adjust menu strategies
• Negative Sentiment: UBS projects broadly in-line third-quarter sales, including same-store sales growth of 1.5%, but warns that weaker trends entering the fourth quarter could pressure near-term results. Sales growth and restaurant margins remain challenged ahead of the expected 2027 recovery. UBS outlook for Chipotle
• Negative Sentiment: Stephens lowered its price target from $40 to $38 and kept an “equal weight” rating, reinforcing concerns about limited near-term operating momentum.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Matthew R. Bush sold 2,675 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.75, for a total value of $95,631.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 21,415 shares in the company, valued at approximately $765,586.25. This represents a 11.10% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.45% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on CMG shares. Mizuho reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $43.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. Piper Sandler decreased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $42.00 to $39.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $46.00 to $45.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Robert W. Baird reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $40.00 target price (down from $44.00) on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $43.67.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Company Profile

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc is a fast-casual restaurant company that specializes in Mexican-inspired food made with a limited number of core ingredients. Its menu includes burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, salads and sides, with options such as chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, sofritas and vegetables. The company also offers beverages, including soft drinks and other drinks, and allows customers to customize meals.

Founded by Steve Ells in 1993, Chipotle operates company-owned restaurants under the Chipotle Mexican Grill brand.

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