Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. Grows Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. raised its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 26.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,453,065 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,336,978 shares during the period. Chipotle Mexican Grill accounts for about 2.9% of Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 11th biggest position. Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. owned 0.49% of Chipotle Mexican Grill worth $245,678,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.7% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $290,000 after acquiring an additional 214 shares during the period. Trueblood Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.6% in the third quarter. Trueblood Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,703 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $224,000 after acquiring an additional 253 shares during the period. Scotia Capital Inc. grew its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 0.4% in the second quarter. Scotia Capital Inc. now owns 76,358 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $4,288,000 after purchasing an additional 269 shares in the last quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter. Lakeshore Capital Group Inc. now owns 14,632 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $573,000 after purchasing an additional 272 shares during the period. Finally, Pine Haven Investment Counsel Inc raised its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter. Pine Haven Investment Counsel Inc now owns 37,391 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,465,000 after purchasing an additional 280 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have commented on CMG. Telsey Advisory Group cut their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, January 26th. KeyCorp reduced their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Barclays cut their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.24.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: CMG plans to open roughly 350 new restaurants in 2026, leaning on Chipotlanes and steady unit growth to offset flat comps and lift systemwide sales — a clear growth lever that supports long‑term revenue and EBITDA expansion. Can Unit Expansion Support Chipotle’s Systemwide Sales in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: Billionaire investor interest is rising — reports show new stakes/added positions in CMG by prominent investors, which can signal confidence and attract other buyers. Billionaire Investor Bets On Chipotle While Stock Trades Near 52-Week Low
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and media coverage are active (bullish takes and “should you buy?” pieces). These stories can influence short‑term flows but represent mixed signals until formal rating changes or price targets follow. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Chipotle (CMG): Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: General industry and business-model coverage (e.g., explainers on how Chipotle makes money and peer-readings from chains like Dutch Bros and Cava) provides context for investors but is unlikely to move the stock absent company‑specific data. How Chipotle Makes Money
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose ~19.6% in February to about 36.5M shares (≈2.8% of shares outstanding) with a days‑to‑cover of ~1.5 — higher shorting increases downside pressure and volatility, even though the days‑to‑cover remains modest.
• Negative Sentiment: Macroeconomic/trade risk: shares were previously hit after U.S. tariff announcements revived trade‑policy uncertainty; renewed policy headlines could reintroduce volatility. Why Chipotle (CMG) Shares Are Sliding Today

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CMG opened at $37.49 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $48.83 billion, a PE ratio of 32.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.99. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52-week low of $29.75 and a 52-week high of $58.42. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $38.49 and a 200 day moving average of $38.16.

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill Company 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.