Ossiam Sells 17,847 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Ossiam decreased its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 355,066 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 17,847 shares during the quarter. Ossiam’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $13,915,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Operose Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the second quarter worth about $25,000. Financial Life Planners bought a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Lavaca Capital LLC bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE CMG opened at $32.51 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $38.03 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.57. The stock has a market cap of $42.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 1.00. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52-week low of $29.75 and a 52-week high of $58.42.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on CMG. DA Davidson assumed coverage on Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Friday, March 6th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $51.00 price objective for the company. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $48.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group lowered 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. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.37.

More Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Chipotle is pushing menu innovation and a revamped loyalty program to drive visits and increase spend — moves that could stabilize traffic and long-term unit economics. Chipotle Bets on Menu Innovation and Loyalty: Can It Drive Traffic?
• Positive Sentiment: The company launched a global “Tatted Superfans” BOGO promotion tied to artist Swae Lee to spark social engagement and traffic across multiple markets — a tactical marketing push that may help near-term visits if it resonates with younger customers. Chipotle Tests Global Tatted Superfans BOGO As Traffic Concerns Linger
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street consensus remains a Buy on CMG, but analysts’ optimism is flagged as potentially overstated — useful context for investors weighing momentum vs. valuation risk. Brokers Suggest Investing in Chipotle (CMG): Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock has declined ~33% over the last year, prompting debate over whether CMG now offers value for long-term buyers — this keeps both buyers and short-term traders engaged. Is Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Fairly Priced After A 33% Share Price Slide?
• Negative Sentiment: Unusual options activity: traders bought a large volume of put options (well above average), signaling elevated downside hedging or speculative bearish interest. This can amplify downward pressure on the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights softer traffic, declining comparable sales and backlash over the lack of a value menu — fundamentals that explain recent share weakness and weigh on near-term revenue/traffic expectations. Here’s Why Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing bearish takes (e.g., “Bear of the Day”) and critical press keep sentiment fragile and may deter short-term buyers until concrete traffic improvement is visible. Bear of the Day: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

About Chipotle Mexican Grill

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.