CMG - NYSE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
$28.75
-1.7%Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. As of February 15, 2022, it owned and operated approximately 3,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and rest of Europe. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Street Expectations Map
Wall Street analysts project that CMG stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 43.72, with estimates ranging from a low of 36.00 to a high of 52.00.
The consensus 1-year price target stands at 43.72, with estimates ranging from a low of 36.00 to a high of 52.00.
Analyst Consensus Analysis
Upside Potential
Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.
Analyst Agreement
Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.
Analyst Conviction
Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.
Market Sentiment Insight
Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue
Forward Growth Analysis
Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Moderate uncertainty in forecasts—typical for companies with evolving business models.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS
Forward Growth Analysis
Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Moderate uncertainty in forecasts—typical for companies with evolving business models.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT
Forward Growth Analysis
Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA
Forward Growth Analysis
Significant contraction projected—major business challenges or industry disruption likely.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $15.09M worth of CMG shares, with no buying activity reported.
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Top Buyers
No buying activity
Top Sellers
Garner Curtis E
Officer: Pres, Chief Strgy & Tech Off
$12.60M
Eskenazi Ilene
Officer: Chief Human Resources Officer
$1.15M
Boatwright Scott
Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$997K
Filikrushel Patricia
Director
$229K
Hickenlooper Robin S
Director
$115K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $15.09M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
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