Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. Acquires 1,336,978 Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. boosted its holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) by 26.1% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm 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 comprises approximately 2.9% of Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest holding. Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc.’s holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $245,678,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.0% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 125,927,338 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,935,092,000 after buying an additional 2,470,213 shares during the period. Alliancebernstein L.P. grew its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 33,111,508 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,859,211,000 after acquiring an additional 606,190 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 1.1% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 29,659,508 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,657,193,000 after purchasing an additional 325,926 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 2.9% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 21,257,666 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,193,618,000 after purchasing an additional 595,038 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,001,668,000. 91.30% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CMG opened at $37.49 on Thursday. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 1 year low of $29.75 and a 1 year high of $58.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $48.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.89, a P/E/G ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.99. The company’s 50-day moving average is $38.49 and its 200 day moving average is $38.16.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on CMG shares. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $45.00 target price on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $45.00 price target on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Friday, December 19th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Barclays cut their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. Twenty-two investment 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.24.

Chipotle Mexican Grill News Summary

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 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.