NYSE:CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $36.84 +1.55 (+4.39%) As of 08/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock (NYSE:CMG) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Chipotle Mexican Grill alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$35.40▼$36.9050-Day Range$30.55▼$38.5452-Week Range$28.03▼$43.72Volume20.41 million shsAverage Volume19.29 million shsMarket Capitalization$46.62 billionP/E Ratio33.80Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$44.16Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview 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. While the majority of its restaurants are located in the United States, Chipotle has expanded into select international markets and continues to pursue measured geographic growth. In recent years the company has placed significant strategic emphasis on digital ordering, mobile app functionality, delivery partnerships and a loyalty program to drive customer frequency and sales mix toward off-premises channels. Chipotle has promoted its “Food With Integrity” initiative, which highlights efforts to source higher‑quality ingredients, support responsible farming practices and improve supply-chain transparency. Leadership shifted in 2018 when Brian Niccol, previously CEO of Taco Bell, took over operational leadership and has overseen initiatives around digital investment, menu innovation and operational scalability. The company’s business model blends a fast-casual restaurant experience with investments in technology and supply-chain practices intended to support growth and maintain brand positioning. AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks96th Percentile Overall ScoreCMG MarketRank™: Chipotle Mexican Grill scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 54th out of 484 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.0 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingChipotle Mexican Grill has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 24 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialChipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus price target of $44.16, representing about 19.9% upside from its current price of $36.84.Amount of Analyst CoverageChipotle Mexican Grill has been the subject of 16 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. Earnings and Valuation3.1 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth19.30% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Chipotle Mexican Grill are expected to grow by 19.30% in the coming year, from $1.14 to $1.36 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Chipotle Mexican Grill is 33.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Chipotle Mexican Grill is 33.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 46.92.Price to Earnings Growth RatioChipotle Mexican Grill has a PEG Ratio of 2.25. 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 21.17. 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. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted3.10% of the float of Chipotle Mexican Grill has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChipotle Mexican Grill has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.17, 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 22.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldChipotle Mexican Grill does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthChipotle Mexican Grill does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media4.5 / 5News Sentiment1.12 News SentimentChipotle Mexican Grill has a news sentiment score of 1.12. 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 0.62 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 40 news articles for Chipotle Mexican Grill this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search Interest63 people have searched for CMG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows24 people have added Chipotle Mexican Grill to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 380% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Chipotle Mexican Grill insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.45% of the stock of Chipotle Mexican Grill is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.30% 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. Receive CMG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. CMG Stock News HeadlinesAmid Industry Headwinds, Is Chipotle Stock a Buying Opportunity?August 21 at 10:10 PM | fool.comDarden Restaurants Just Hit a 52-Week High–Is the Olive Garden Comeback Story Legit? (CMG)Darden Restaurants stock hit a 52-week high in 2026 as record sales, strong Q4 earnings, and a $1.5 billion buyback set it apart from struggling peers Domino's and Chipotle.August 21 at 12:00 PM | marketbeat.comWhy major institutions are piling into this digital asset nowBlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity are reportedly accumulating a scarce blockchain asset - one that gets burned with every transaction on what analysts are calling America's new financial grid. The Nasdaq has received SEC approval to move stocks onto blockchain rails, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dedicated his entire 2026 annual letter to this infrastructure shift. Blockchain analyst Andy Howard is calling this asset 'Digital Oil' - and says institutional buyers are already positioned.August 22 at 1:00 AM | Awesomely (Ad)Trump's 90-Day Inflation Band-Aid: Why His Beef Tariff Pause Won't Help ConsumersAugust 21 at 11:02 AM | 247wallst.comWhich Restaurant Stock Has Dominated in 2026: McDonald's, Chipotle, or Starbucks?August 20 at 3:07 PM | 247wallst.comHere's How Much a $1000 Investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill Made 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayAugust 20 at 2:16 PM | finance.yahoo.comCan Chipotle Scale to 7,000 Units Without Eroding Store Economics?August 20 at 2:16 PM | finance.yahoo.comChipotle Mexican Grill Stock Rallies as Q2 Results Top Fears, Guidance RisesChipotle Mexican Grill raised guidance after Q2 comp-sales growth accelerated, and analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating with over 25% upside as shares rallied on the results.July 31, 2026 | marketbeat.comSee More Headlines CMG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CMG shares performed this year? Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock was trading at $37.03 at the start of the year. Since then, CMG shares have decreased by 0.5% and is now trading at $36.84. How were Chipotle Mexican Grill's earnings last quarter? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 29th. The restaurant operator reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.01. The firm's revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. When did Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock split? Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill split on the morning of Wednesday, June 26th 2024.The 50-1 split was announced on Tuesday, March 19th 2024. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes 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. Does Chipotle Mexican Grill have any subsidiaries? Chipotle Mexican Grill subsidiaries include 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 BlackRock Inc. (10.27%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.89%), UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC (0.86%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Albert S Baldocchi, Brian R Niccol, Curtis E Garner, Christopher W Brandt, Laurie Schalow, Scott Boatwright, Roger E Theodoredis, Robin S Hickenlooper and Patricia Filikrushel. 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. 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 NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX) and BlackRock (BLK). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/29/2026Today8/22/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/04/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1w+) 1-Year History Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26 For the last 8 days, CMG's financial health has been in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Sub-IndustryRestaurants Current SymbolNYSE:CMG CIK1058090 Webwww.chipotle.com Phone(949) 524-4000Fax302-674-5266Employees131,534Year Founded1993Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Chipotle Mexican Grill$44.16 High Price Target$55.00 Low Price Target$35.00 Potential Upside/Downside+19.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.73 Research Coverage33 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$1.09 Trailing P/E Ratio33.80 Forward P/E Ratio32.32 P/E Growth2.25Net Income$1.54 billion Net Margins11.43% Pretax Margin15.05% Return on Equity54.65% Return on Assets16.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.72 Quick Ratio0.68 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.93 billion Price / Sales3.91 Cash Flow$1.55 per share Price / Cash Flow23.82 Book Value$1.74 per share Price / Book21.17Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,265,420,000Free Float1,259,724,000Market Cap$46.62 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.94 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Lead the Next Market BoomTesla, Nvidia, and Google helped shape the last era of market growth, but the next wave could come from a new group of companies. 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