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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

29.34

+1.16 (4.12%)

as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 6, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG-N) has experienced a challenging year, down approximately 25-30%. Analysts noted that while the recent earnings were disappointing, with declining same-store sales, the stock did not react negatively, indicating some belief in a potential turnaround. The company's high-priced menu items, especially in light of rising beef costs, have raised concerns about affordability, which may affect future sales. Some analysts believe the stock is too expensive currently, while others see potential in the brand's loyal customer base, particularly among younger demographics, and advantageous store expansion plans. Despite current challenges, experts remain optimistic about future growth if the execution of the turnaround strategy is successful.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Allan Tong’s Discover Picks So, Chipotle is executing well and planning for the future. That's not to say that there is smooth sailing ahead. As noted, food and worker costs keep rising, but we are starting to see such costs plateau and this trend could extend into the autumn. Again, keep an eye on crude oil prices. The street has 20 buys and four holds on CMG, but a price target that's only 6.37% higher, at $1,769.76. Look for pullbacks. Read 3 Options to Profit from Falling Crude Oil for our full analysis.

BUY

He is long this. It broke out above its 200-day moving average. It's off to the races.

BUY

They just delivered a blow-out quarter. Shares jumped nearly 15% today. They have a more affluent clientele and the food is good. This stock has always had a higher price.

WAIT

They report tomorrow. Too many dump on this stock. It's a reliable chain and shares have gotten too cheap, but wait for what McDonald's says tomorrow morning when it reports.

BUY

Will ultimately recover. Best among fast-food operators. Better times ahead. UBS reiterated it as a buy.

BUY

He trimmed his AbbVie to buy back Chipotle which he once owned. Though the near-term market direction is cloudy, he is seeking opportunity. He bought AbbVie last November at $115. Over three days, AbbVie jumped 8%, way faster than in recent years, but then it was wiped out in just three days. So, he sold half his position. He bought Chipotle, because he wanted growth at a reasonable valuation. It can endure theses inflationary times. Brand recognition helps. Fast food continues to sell.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

A great company. It's very cheap now. Buy a tranche every 200 points down.

BUY

They report Tuesday. He predicts they'll have low-digit same-store sales vs. last year's already-excellent numbers. This should spark the stocks price. True, raw costs are always a problem, but he expects the report will be respectable.

COMMENT

It's fantastic, but it's a high-PE stock and they're all going down.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

A terrific operation, but Omicron will bring down their numbers--that's when you buy. Fantastic managers.

WATCH

They have had some issues with their supply chain. Price momentum has been okay, but valuation is not great at 78x price to earnings. It did beat earnings. Balance sheet is good and return on equity is good. Would not add here.

DON'T BUY

He's been wrong on this for a long while and has stayed away. The PE is still above 65. But they can still execute, have pricing power and boast customer loyalty. That said, he'll pass.

BUY

The stock has sold off. It boasts 30% EPS growth which justifies their valuation. Their digital model is best in breed. They announced they'll reduce their emissions 50% by 2030, which is a selling point. He likes it.

STRONG BUY

They report Wednesday. A huge favourite of his. He targets $2,000.

BUY

Based on a $2,000 price target, you can take some profits now to lock in a gain. But he thinks this will hit $2,000.

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