Fulcrum Asset Management LLP Decreases Stock Holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Fulcrum Asset Management LLP decreased its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 32.0% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 45,366 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 21,387 shares during the quarter. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $1,778,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Down 5.1%

NYSE CMG opened at $32.64 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $37.74 and its 200-day moving average price is $37.35. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 52 week low of $29.75 and a 52 week high of $58.42. The company has a market capitalization of $42.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 1.00.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CMG has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Friday, December 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Stephens restated an “equal weight” rating and set a $35.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Twenty-three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.37.

Key Chipotle Mexican Grill News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Limited‑time product push: Chipotle launched a made‑fresh‑daily Cilantro Lime Sauce (top performer in test markets) with a Rewards promo at launch — a low‑cost way to boost visits and ticket sizes. CHIPOTLE LAUNCHES FRESH CILANTRO LIME SAUCE FOR A LIMITED TIME AMID AMERICA’S SAUCE OBSESSION
• Positive Sentiment: Strategy update: CFO Adam Rymer highlighted use of AI for pricing, aggressive restaurant growth funding while maintaining a debt‑free balance sheet — positive for scalable margin management and capital structure. Chipotle CFO on expanding globally while maintaining a debt-free model
• Positive Sentiment: High‑profile buying: Investor Daniel Loeb has taken a significant new stake, bringing an activist’s scrutiny and potential push for value creation. That can catalyze strategic or capital allocation moves. Opposing Star Investors Reframe Chipotle Valuation And Growth Debate
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming cadence: Chipotle set its Q1 2026 results and conference call for April 29 — a date investors should watch for guidance and the company’s updated rollout metrics. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL TO ANNOUNCE FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS ON APRIL 29, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/sector move earlier: Chipotle shares previously jumped with other restaurant names after a drop in crude oil eased inflation fears — a reminder the stock can be volatile with commodity and macro moves. Portillo’s, Krispy Kreme, CAVA, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade/negative ranking: Zacks added CMG to its Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list, which can pressure sentiment and trigger selling from model‑driven funds. New Strong Sell Stocks for March 17th
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term selling pressure: Coverage notes the stock fell more steeply than the broader market today, reflecting short‑term investor concern and heavier volume—contributing to the price decline. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

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.