CMG is rolling out high-efficiency kitchen gear to boost throughput, with early installs showing 200-400 bps comp lift and better satisfaction.
Chipotle's CEO went viral this week after saying customers should ask for more food if they want it. I went to three different locations to put his promise of "abundance" to the test.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Chipotle (CMG) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Chipotle has been tweaking its recipe to lure diners back, and in the first quarter of the year, it appears to be working.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill's NYSE: CMG stock price hit bottom in early 2026, confirmed it in Q2 following the Q1 earnings release, and is on track for an accelerating rebound.
CMG's Q1 EPS meets estimates, and revenues rise as new restaurant openings lift sales, even as margins slide due to rising labor and operating costs.
Chipotle remains under pressure despite a mild post-earnings bounce, as comp sales returned to flat year-over-year growth. CMG has declined ~10% YTD and ~35% over twelve months, reflecting persistent concerns over its growth trajectory and valuation. I reiterate a sell rating, citing continued rich valuation multiples amid fundamental underperformance and lackluster recovery efforts.
Chipotle Mexican Grill remains a Buy, supported by robust financials, a healthy balance sheet, and continued domestic and international expansion. CMG plans around 350 new restaurants in 2026, targeting 8–10% annual unit growth and accelerating international partnerships despite macro headwinds. Management prioritizes market share and value, absorbing cost pressures rather than passing them to consumers, maintaining a 20–30% price discount to peers.
The headline numbers for Chipotle (CMG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.29 per share a year ago.
Chipotle Mexican Grill has reported same-store sales declines in three of the last four quarters. Wall Street is projecting that same-store sales will fall again this quarter.