Why Chipotle Stock Topped the Market Today
The location might be surprising, given the company's choice of cuisine. An analyst also bumped his price target higher on the stock.
CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$42.80
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HIGH:
$52.00
LOW:
$36.00
MEDIAN:
$42.00
CONSENSUS:
$42.80
UPSIDE:
16.84%
Stock News
Chipotle: Patience Now, Payoff Once Spending Returns
Chipotle Mexican Grill remains a dominant fast-casual player with robust revenue growth and premium margins. I maintain my Buy rating on CMG, despite recent underperformance and its premium valuation, as fundamentals remain strong. CMG trades at a 31x forward P/E—about a 97% premium to sector median—yet its fundamentals justify the multiple.
Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico
Fast casual chain Chipotle announced that it is opening its first location in Mexico in the Monterrey area this week. The opening marks the company's first foray into the country under a development agreement with restaurant group Alsea.
CHIPOTLE ENTERS MEXICO WITH FIRST RESTAURANT IN NUEVO LEÓN
Chipotle and Alsea plan additional openings in Nuevo León this year and expansion into Mexico City in 2027 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced that the first Chipotle restaurant in Mexico will open on Thursday, July 16 in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, in partnership with Alsea (BMV: ALSEA*), a leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe.
I'm the COO of Chipotle. I visit a dozen locations every week and sample food all day long.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Kidd, the chief operating officer at Chipotle, based in Newport Beach, California. It's been edited for length and clarity.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
In the closing of the recent trading day, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stood at $35.25, denoting a +1.88% move from the preceding trading day.
Chipotle set for stronger second half as sales trends improve, UBS says
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE:CMG) is expected to report second quarter same-store sales roughly in line with Wall Street expectations, while momentum could improve in the second half of 2026 as pricing actions, menu innovation and operational initiatives begin to offset ongoing macroeconomic pressures, according to a preview note from UBS. Ahead of Chipotle's July 29 earnings report, UBS said it expects second-quarter same-store sales growth of 1.2%, close to the consensus estimate of 1.3%.
Chipotle's COO uses team dinners to spot potential leaders. These are the 4 qualities he looks for.
Jason Kidd typically visits a dozen Chipotle locations every week, and is always looking for talent. All of Chipotle's regional vice president promotions last year were internal, the COO said.
Chipotle Is Up 17% in 1 Month. Is It a Top Buy Before July 29?
Chipotle reported declining comparable-store sales in 2025 and didn't get off to an impressive start in 2026's first quarter. New restaurant openings are the company's main growth catalyst, but its narrowing margins are weighing on the stock.
Why the Market Dipped But Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Gained Today
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) concluded the recent trading session at $34.35, signifying a +1.09% move from its prior day's close.
Chipotle vs. McDonald's: Why the Stock with Negative Comps Is the Better Buy
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG | CMG Price Prediction) and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) just closed earnings cycles that exposed a widening split inside fast food.
Is Chipotle (CMG) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Chipotle and Microsoft Were Crushing the Market—What Happened?
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) both rewarded long-term holders through the 2010s, but their recent chapters have diverged sharply.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: Burritos Don't Make The Difference, Operational Excellence Does
Chipotle Mexican Grill is executing its 'Recipe for Growth' strategy, centered on five pillars that differentiate the brand and drive long-term expansion. Operational excellence is CMG's core competitive moat, supporting strong performance in a highly competitive fast-casual dining sector. CMG reported impressive Q1 2026 restaurant-level operating margins of 23.7%, demonstrating resilience despite inflationary pressures.
Starbucks vs Chipotle: Two Restaurant Titans, Two Playbooks, Only One Winner
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX | SBUX Price Prediction) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) just delivered two of the most instructive turnaround updates in restaurants.
Better Buy in July: 1 Share of Starbucks or 1 Dutch Bros Share Plus 1 Chipotle Share?
Starbucks is a gigantic coffee chain with a strong market position. Dutch Bros is a fast-growing coffee chain with a material runway for geographic expansion.
CMG Stock Rises 22% in a Month: Should You Buy Now or Hold Steady?
Chipotle's menu innovation, rewards momentum and expansion plans support growth. Yet, food and labor inflation remain headwinds.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
In the most recent trading session, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) closed at $35, indicating a +2.94% shift from the previous trading day.
EAT or CMG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Restaurants sector might want to consider either Brinker International (EAT) or Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Investors Heavily Search Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG): Here is What You Need to Know
Chipotle (CMG) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Price Targets
Chipotle price target raised to $41 from $40 at Mizuho
$41.00
(was $35.25)
Mizuho Securities
Morgan Stanley Downgrades Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) to Equalweight
$37.00
(was $29.25)
Brian Harbour
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Morgan Stanley
Chipotle price target lowered to $42 from $44 at Piper Sandler
$42.00
(was $32.98)
Piper Sandler
Chipotle price target raised to $39 from $38 at Stephens
$39.00
(was $32.98)
Stephens
Chipotle price target lowered to $38 from $40 at Barclays
$38.00
(was $32.98)
Jeffrey Bernstein
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Bernstein
Chipotle price target lowered to $41 from $43 at Raymond James
$41.00
(was $35.83)
Raymond James
Chipotle price target lowered to $45 from $50 at RBC Capital
$45.00
(was $36.30)
RBC Capital
Chipotle price target lowered to $36 from $37 at Guggenheim
$36.00
(was $39.93)
Guggenheim
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) PT Lowered to $48 at Deutsche Bank
$48.00
(was $39.91)
Lauren Silberman
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Deutsche Bank
Chipotle price target lowered to $48 from $50 at Telsey Advisory
$48.00
(was $38.61)
Sarang Vora
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Telsey Advisory
Chipotle price target lowered to $49 from $50 at Morgan Stanley
$49.00
(was $39.17)
Brian Harbour
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Morgan Stanley
Chipotle price target lowered to $52 from $55 at BMO Capital
$52.00
(was $38.92)
Andrew Strelzik
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BMO Capital
Chipotle price target lowered to $37 from $38 at Mizuho
$37.00
(was $39.17)
Nick Setyan
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Mizuho Securities
Chipotle price target lowered to $45 from $50 at Stifel
$45.00
(was $39.17)
Chris O'Cull
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Stifel Nicolaus
Chipotle price target lowered to $44 from $47 at Piper Sandler
$44.00
(was $39.17)
Piper Sandler
Chipotle price target lowered to $45 from $50 at Wells Fargo
$45.00
(was $39.17)
Wells Fargo
Chipotle price target lowered to $40 from $44 at Barclays
$40.00
(was $39.17)
Barclays
Chipotle price target raised to $45 from $40 at Baird
$45.00
(was $39.90)
Robert W. Baird
Chipotle price target raised to $47 from $44 at Piper Sandler
$47.00
(was $40.54)
Brian Mullan
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Piper Sandler
Chipotle price target raised to $50 from $45 at Wells Fargo
$50.00
(was $40.72)
Wells Fargo