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Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $11.3 billion in 2024. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just three license stores operated through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of 3,726 stores at the end of 2024, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.

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Restaurant company Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) could be negatively impacted by pending tariffs on Mexico, which could increase the cost of avocados and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43442219/why-beer-tequila-avocados-cars-iphone-prices-could-rise-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-to-hurt-several-sectors">other food items.</a>
While companies will be faced with tough challenges of how to offset the increased prices and lower profits, Chipotle's CEO Scott Boatwright is committed to not passing the costs onto the consumer.
What Happened: Tariffs of 25% on items imported into the United States from Mexico are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44010093/trumps-plan-for-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-to-start-march-4-could-shake-stock-market">expected to take effect </a>Tuesday and the restaurant industry is one of many that could face higher costs as a result.
Boatwright recently shared how the company was bracing for higher costs as a result of President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs.
"It is our intent as we sit here today to absorb those costs," Boatwright <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/chipotle-prices-trump-tariffs-ceo-company-will-absorb-higher-costs-rcna194214">said </a>on "NBC Nightly News" Sunday. He said the tariffs could be a "significant headwind" for the company and pricing changes could come in the long run.
Boatwright previously said Chipotle imports around 50% of its avocados from Mexico, with the remaining share coming from places like Colombia, Peru and the Dominican Republic.
"We are fortunate to have such an extraordinary economic model at Chipotle that we can withstand those types of inflationary pressures and not have to pass those costs off to the consumer."
The Chipotle CEO said the company's cost of goods could increase 0.6% on a rolling basis from the tariffs.
"We don't think it's fair to the consumer to pass those costs off to the consumer, because pricing becomes permanent,&#8221; Boatwright said. &#8220;And so again, back to the idea of delivering extraordinary value to the consumer. We're going to stay the course."
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Why It's Important: The decision not to pass costs onto consumers was likely a tough one and one that other companies will wrestle with.
Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">previously shared</a> that Dollar Tree said tariffs could mean price hikes in stores or changes to the product assortment.
Dollar Tree Interim CEO Mike Creedon said the company would look to negotiate lower costs with suppliers, could change product specs and pack sizes and stop the sale of certain items altogether.
Chipotle said earlier this year that 2025 could prove to be a volatile year with slower sales growth than analysts expected.
As a public company, Chipotle faces the tough task of appealing to both investors and consumers. While the move to eat the costs at the restaurant level will be praised by consumers, investors may not share that sentiment. The question will be if they can gain additional customers who appreciate the move or take share from other restaurants that put surcharges on items.
Companies will likely be impacted by tariffs and with stocks selling off on Monday, investors may be expecting things to get worse before they get better.
Benzinga&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43827291/exclusive-will-trumps-tariffs-hurt-or-help-stock-market-59-say-this" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently asked</a>&nbsp;if the tariffs could impact stock market indexes like the S&amp;P 500, which is tracked by the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
"How will Trump's tariffs affect the stock market?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
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<li>Weigh down: 59%</li>
<li>Push higher: 23%</li>
<li>No real impact: 19%</li>
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The majority of respondents said Trump's tariffs will send the stock market lower. The remaining voters were split nearly even between the stock market going higher as the result of tariffs or the tariffs not having a real impact on stock market returns.
CMG Price Action: Chipotle stock was up 0.7% to $54.33 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $47.98 to $69.26. Chipotle stock is down 9.3% year-to-date in 2025 and trading flat over the last year.
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Analysts' ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 22 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $68.14, a high estimate of $75.00, and a low estimate of $59.00. This current average has increased by 1.29% from the previous average price target of $67.27. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741035634_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brian Harbour</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris O'Cull</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Mullan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Tower</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Gonzalez</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Setyan</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Vaccaro</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Logan Reich</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Danilo Gargiulo</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Tower</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Setyan</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bittner</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Logan Reich</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andy Barish</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Vaccaro</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Palmer</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Chipotle Mexican Grill. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Chipotle Mexican Grill compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h2>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $11.3 billion in 2024. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just three license stores operated through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of 3,726 stores at the end of 2024, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Chipotle Mexican Grill's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 13.07%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Chipotle Mexican Grill's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 11.66%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Chipotle Mexican Grill's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 9.13%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Chipotle Mexican Grill's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.64%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Chipotle Mexican Grill's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.24.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Expectations For Chipotle Mexican Grill's Future

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) are strong Monday. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight. It also raised the price target <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43859197/chipotle-expands-aims-to-fill-20000-jobs-ahead-of-burrito-season">from $65 to $70</a>.
Chipotle is testing resistance around the $55 level. If it breaks this resistance the rally may continue. This is why it is our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
You can see on the chart below, this level was support in October. It was also support in January and February. Price levels that had previously been support can convert into resistance and that's what happened here.
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It occurred around the $58.50 level as well. In November, it provided support. Then in January and February, it converted into a resistance level.
This dynamic is due to investment psychology.
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Some people who buy shares at a support level think they made a good move if the price rallies after. But if the support breaks and the price moves lower, a number of them come to think they made a mistake and decide to sell.
But they don't want to lose any money.
So, they hold on to their losing position but vow to get out at breakeven if they can. As a result, if the shares rally back up to the buy price they place sell orders. If there is a large amount of these orders, it can create resistance around the same price that had been support.
If the shares trade and hold above resistance, traders say it is a ‘breakout'.
This isn't just symbolic. It illustrates an important market dynamic. It shows that the traders and investors who created the resistance with their sell orders are out of the way. They have either finished or canceled their orders.
With this large amount of supply taken off the market, the stage is set for a move higher.
If buyers enter the market, they may have a hard time finding someone to sell them shares. They may be forced to pay premiums to draw sellers back in.
This could force the shares higher and it may be about to happen with Chipotle.
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Stock Of The Day: Will Chipotle Mexican Grill Break Out?

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Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are trading higher after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight.

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour upgrades Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $65 to $70.

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Price Target

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Chipotle Mexican Grill to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $70

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Looking at options history for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) we detected 25 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 36% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 56% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 15 are puts, for a total amount of $943,808 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $1,228,519.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $33.0 to $61.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Chipotle Mexican Grill's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Chipotle Mexican Grill's whale activity within a strike price range from $33.0 to $61.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740597404_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$604.0K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
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<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$289.1K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>492</td>
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<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$176.4K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>307</td>
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<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$20.95</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$104.7K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>50</td>
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<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$75.9K</td>
<td>62</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $11.3 billion in 2024. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just three license stores operated through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of 3,726 stores at the end of 2024, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
In light of the recent options history for Chipotle Mexican Grill, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 12,096,523, the price of CMG is up by 2.38%, reaching $53.72.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 56 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $66.6.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill with a target price of $70. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which currently sits at a price target of $60. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill with a target price of $69. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Bernstein downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $70. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keybanc keeps a Overweight rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill with a target price of $64. 
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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

On Wednesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) launched a campaign to increase staffing across its 3,700+ locations, aiming to hire 20,000 new employees ahead of the busy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43810358" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Burrito Season,&#8221; which runs from March to May.</a>
In addition to introducing new employee perks, the company is unveiling TV commercials featuring its actual staff members. These initiatives are designed to draw in more applicants to fill extra roles during the peak period of the year.
Crew members have the opportunity to rise to the position of Restaurateur in just three and a half years, with a total compensation package potentially reaching $100,000.
In 2024, the company promoted 23,000 team members, with 85% of restaurant management roles being filled by those already within the organization.
Five out of 11 Regional Vice Presidents began as crew members and now manage regions that collectively bring in more than $1 billion in sales.
&#8220;&#8216;Burrito Season&#8217; presents candidates with an opportunity to start here, stay here, and reach their career goals with us,&#8221; said Chief Human Resources Officer&nbsp;Ilene Eskenazi.
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Additionally, 84% of Field Leaders were promoted internally, overseeing segments&nbsp;that generate $24 million in annual sales.
In October, Chipotle formed a collaboration with Paradox to launch an AI-driven platform <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41460915/chipotle-rolls-out-ai-enhanced-hiring-platform-across-over-3-500-locations-cuts-recruitment-time" rel="noreferrer noopener">aimed at simplifying the hiring process.</a>
With the help of a virtual assistant called &#8220;Ava Cado,&#8221; the company has cut the average time for candidates to complete their application and begin their job from 12 days to only four.
Furthermore, &#8220;Ava Cado&#8221; has increased the number of applicants and raised the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41615835/chipotle-is-using-an-ai-tool-to-slash-hiring-time-by-75-during-busy-burrito-season" rel="noreferrer noopener">application completion rate from 50% to over 85%.</a>
To improve employee well-being, Chipotle is providing complimentary access to the Calm app, which offers tools for mindfulness, stress relief, and better sleep. This is part of a wider set of benefits that includes mental health services, educational support, and tuition reimbursement.
Given that 73% of Chipotle&#8217;s restaurant staff are from Gen Z, the emphasis on wellness is likely to appeal to this younger demographic.
Price Action: CMG shares traded lower by 2.13% at $52.66 at last check Thursday.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.68 million shares sold short, which is 1.68% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.2 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Chipotle Mexican Grill has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Chipotle Mexican Grill's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Chipotle Mexican Grill's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About Chipotle Mexican Grill?

Billionaire investor&nbsp;Bill Ackman&nbsp;has ramped up his stake in&nbsp;Nike&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) by 15%, while simultaneously cutting back his investment in&nbsp;Chipotle Mexican Grill&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) by 14%, as per the recent 13F regulatory filing.
What Happened: Ackman&#8217;s firm,&nbsp;Pershing Square Capital Management, now holds&nbsp;18.8 million shares in Nike&nbsp;and 24.7 million shares in&nbsp;Chipotle. Pershing Square has been a Chipotle shareholder since 2016.
Ackman, known for his active involvement in companies like&nbsp;Canadian Pacific Kansas City&nbsp;and&nbsp;Air Products and Chemicals, has been relatively quiet in recent years. Nonetheless, his investment decisions continue to draw interest.
Over time, Pershing Square has been steadily decreasing&nbsp;its investment in Chipotle, one&nbsp;of its major success stories in recent years. As of June 30, the firm&nbsp;owned 28.8 million Chipotle shares.
The regulatory document 13F filing, also disclosed that Pershing Square trimmed its stake in&nbsp;Hilton Worldwide Holdings&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>)&nbsp;by 26% to 5.4 million&nbsp;shares. 
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The firm&#8217;s largest holding is investment company&nbsp;Brookfield,&nbsp;with roughly 35 million shares.
Why It Matters: This portfolio adjustment comes as Ackman&#8217;s firm continues to navigate the fluctuating market conditions. The decision to increase the stake in Nike could be seen as a vote of confidence in the sportswear giant&#8217;s growth prospects. 
On the other hand, the reduction in Chipotle and Hilton stakes might suggest a cautious approach towards the hospitality sector, which has been hit hard by the pandemic. 
These moves reflect Ackman&#8217;s strategy of balancing growth potential with risk management in his investment decisions.
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Adjusts Portfolio, Trims Chipotle and Boosts Nike

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) plans to open approximately 500 new locations in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">Middle East over the next five years</a>.
This initiative is part of the Seattle-based company's strategy to bounce back from last year's difficulties, reported <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-14/starbucks-to-open-500-stores-in-middle-east-in-next-five-years?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
A noticeable decline in sales followed widespread boycott calls on social media platforms. People alleged the company supported Israel in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/23/12/36120927/starbucks-stock-sees-longest-losing-streak-ever-amid-boycotts-over-israel-palestine-war">conflict with Palestine</a>. Starbucks <a href="https://about.starbucks.com/press/2023/what-has-starbucks-said-about-the-conflict-in-israel-and-gaza/">denied</a> the claim. 
The coffee chain giant plans to create about 5,000 new jobs as part of its expansion. It&#8217;ll also bring the total number of stores in the Middle East to over 1,800.
The announcement comes as Brian Niccol, who took over as the CEO last year, aims to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41312974/starbucks-shifts-strategy-fewer-deals-more-focus-on-quality-coffee-and-holiday-favorites">reinforce Starbucks&#8217; premium image</a>.
Niccol&#8217;s plan to restore the company's identity as a community-focused coffeehouse includes taking into account the importance of comfortable seating and a clear separation between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40809142/brian-niccol-outlines-vision-to-reconnect-starbucks-with-community-coffeehouse-roots-on-his-2nd-day">"to-go" and "for-here" services</a>.
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Niccol, previously credited with revitalizing Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) and Taco Bell, owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), is now Starbucks' fourth CEO in just two years. 
Starbucks has been reeling with declining sales as customers have voiced concerns about rising prices, slow app orders, and disappointing food offerings. 
To make matters worse, unionization efforts have gained momentum as employees express dissatisfaction with pay, benefits, and working conditions.
In response to the turnaround effort, the Starbucks reported first-quarter revenue of $9.4 billion and earnings of 69 cents per share, both <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/01/43288533/starbucks-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-memberships-up-1-positive-response-to-turnaround-efforts">well above the consensus estimates</a>.
During the earnings call, Niccol highlighted the priority for international expansion as he mentioned that the company is actively looking for opportunities in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/01/43304077/starbucks-stock-is-rising-wednesday-whats-going-on-2">China to drive sales growth in the region</a>. 
The Starbucks CEO also stated that while the company plans to reduce the number of new store openings in 2025, he anticipates strong demand for additional locations in the long run.
Price Action: SBUX shares are trading higher by 0.46% at $112.91 at the last check Friday.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 12.85% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.87%. Currently, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a market capitalization of $79.04 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CMG: If an investor had bought $1000 of CMG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $27,683.59 today based on a price of $58.01 for CMG at the time of writing.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Chipotle Mexican Grill 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Pershing Square Capital CEO Bill Ackman sparked controversy on social media platform X by criticizing the Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NYSE">PEP</a>) over their marketing practices, comparing them to tobacco companies and linking them to obesity and diabetes concerns.
What Happened: Ackman&#8217;s comments came in response to Cindy Crawford&#8216;s iconic 1992 Pepsi commercial, where he stated, &#8220;This is why we have an obesity crisis in America. She wouldn&#8217;t look like that if she actually drank Pepsi.&#8221; 
He questioned why class action lawyers haven&#8217;t pursued legal action against the beverage giants for what he considers misleading advertising.
Critics quickly pointed out potential contradictions in Ackman&#8217;s stance. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>), the parent company of Burger King, represents <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/08/40322250/bill-ackmans-third-largest-holding-faces-bearish-headwinds-despite-tim-hortons-boost">Pershing Square&#8217;s third-largest position</a>.
The firm also holds a significant stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>). Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, highlighted this apparent disconnect, noting that &#8220;He owns several crap food companies.&#8221;
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What Happened: The billionaire investor&#8217;s broader critique extends beyond advertising. Ackman previously argued that both companies have failed to adequately disclose health impacts and have suppressed criticism. He contends that their reported profitability doesn&#8217;t account for societal costs, particularly affecting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/01/30252254/is-bill-ackman-hypocrite-for-going-after-pepsico-coca-cola-warren-buffett-fan-highl">lower-income communities and children</a>.
In 2023, Christopher Bloomstran, CIO of Semper Augustus Investments, noted that Pershing&#8217;s top four holdings, which include Lowe&#8217;s Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), all distribute Coca-Cola and PepsiCo products. 
This observation further fueled debate about the consistency of Ackman&#8217;s position on beverage industry practices while maintaining investments in their distribution channels.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) shares trading lower on Wednesday after the company reported mixed 2024 fiscal-year fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43479897">after the market closed</a>.
What To Know: Chipotle reported quarterly sales of $2.845 billion, missing analysts estimate of $2.847 billion, but representing a 13.1% year-over-year growth. In addition, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents, beating analysts estimate of 24 cents.
Furthermore, Chipotle reported a 5.4% increase in comparable restaurant sales and reported an operating margin of 14.6%. Restaurant-level operating margin decreased from 25.4% for the same period last year to 24.8%.
The company said that during the fourth quarter it opened 119 new restaurants, 95 of which included a Chipotlane. Additionally, the company repurchased $331.3 million worth of stock at an average price of $59.83 throughout the fourth quarter.
&#8220;Chipotle had another outstanding year, delivering strong transaction-driven comps each quarter, expanding margins, adding over 300 new restaurants, gaining momentum in key industry leading brand metrics, making progress on many restaurant operating initiatives and building our footprint internationally,&#8221; said Scott Boatwright, CEO, Chipotle.
Analyst Changes: Following the earnings report, several analysts issued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/analyst-ratings">price target adjustments</a>.
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<li>Stifel analyst Chris O&#8217;Cull maintained a Buy rating on Chipotle and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$70&nbsp;to&nbsp;$68.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintained a Neutral rating on Chipotle and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$60&nbsp;to&nbsp;$59.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintained an Overweight rating on Chipotle and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$75&nbsp;to&nbsp;$70.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintained a Buy rating on Chipotle and raised the price target from&nbsp;$69&nbsp;to&nbsp;$70.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Eric Gonzalez maintained an Overweight rating on Chipotle and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$66&nbsp;to&nbsp;$64.</li>
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CMG Price Action: At the time of writing, Chipotle shares are trading 2.51% lower at $57.54, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Chipotle Shares Wednesday?

Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with all major equity indices advancing as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and drew optimism from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43494246/private-employment-rises-by-183000-beats-estimates-in-january-consumer-facing-industries-drove-hiring">positive labor market data.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.3% to 6,045 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6%, now trading less than 1% below its all-time high.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) missed quarterly earnings expectations on its cloud business, triggering a 7% drop, its worst single-day decline in a year. On the upside, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 6% after beating estimates, fueling a rally in chip stocks. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also gained 3.4%.
The Russell 2000 outperformed with a 0.9% gain, reflecting strength in smaller-cap stocks.
Fresh labor market data signaled resilience. Private sector employment rose by 183,000 in January according to the ADP report, surpassing expectations of 150,000. The services sector continued expanding,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43499292/us-services-growth-slows-in-january-as-tariff-concerns-mount"> as per ISM survey</a>, though at a slightly slower-than-anticipated pace.
Investors piled into Treasuries, sending yields tumbling across the curve. The 30-year yield fell to its lowest level since Dec. 18, 2024, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rallied 1.9%.
Gold extended its bull run, surging over 1% to a record $2,870 per ounce, driven by continued central bank buying. Copper jumped 2%. 
In crypto markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged down 1.2% to $97,000. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,310.94</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,801.97</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,054.99</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,621.68</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 2:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $602.97.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $447.60.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.2% up to $525.63.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1% to $229.09.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting on earnings reports included: 
<ul>
<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): up 5.9%</li>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 0.62%</li>
<li>Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPG#NYSE">SPG</a>): 3.55%</li>
<li>Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>): up 5.7%</li>
<li>Snap Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NASDAQ">SNAP</a>): down 6.55%</li>
<li>IDEX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEX#NYSE">IEX</a>): down 9.61%</li>
<li>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>): down 1.77%</li>
<li>Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>): down 7.31%</li>
<li>Fiserv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>): up 7.48%</li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>): up 1.87%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 0.62%</li>
<li>Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>): down 2.61%</li>
<li>T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>): down 3.91%</li>
<li>Cencora Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>): up 0.83%</li>
<li>CDW Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDW#NASDAQ">CDW</a>): up 4.54%</li>
<li>Ares Management Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>): down 2.51%</li>
<li>Bunge Global SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BG#NYSE">BG</a>): down 5.05%</li>
<li>Johnson Controls International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>): up 12.49%</li>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>): up 5.60%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 1.43%</li>
<li>Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>): down 3.26%</li>
<li>Criteo SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRTO#NASDAQ">CRTO</a>): up 17.73%</li>
<li>Timken Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKR#NYSE">TKR</a>): up 2.86%</li>
<li>Performance Food Group Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFGC#NYSE">PFGC</a>): down 1.91%</li>
<li>New York Times Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>): down 11.56%</li>
<li>Griffon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFF#NYSE">GFF</a>): up 9.00%</li>
<li>Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>): down 0.63%</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>): down 13.94%</li>
<li>Azenta Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZTA#NASDAQ">AZTA</a>): up 1.04%</li>
<li>Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSH#NYSE">VSH</a>): up 8.65%</li>
<li>Spire Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>): up 0.82%</li>
</ul>
Large-cap stocks slated to report earnings after the close are Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>), Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>). 
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Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull maintains Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $70 to $68.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Lowers Price Target to $68

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) shares are down Wednesday, after the company announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43479897/chipotle-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-focus-on-generous-portions-drives-food-costs-higher-shares-slide">a revenue miss in the fourth quarter</a>.
The company reported its quarterly results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stephens On Chipotle Mexican Grill</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6495598a08348c00019c0ae9/jim-salera">Analyst Jim Salera</a> maintained an Equal-Weight rating while cutting the price target from $61 to $60.
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with same-store sales of 5.4% missing consensus of 5.7% but unit development, margins and adjusted earnings coming in better than expected, Salera said in a note. The company opened 119 gross restaurants during the quarter, "modestly ahead of our proprietary unit tracker," he added.
Chipotle Mexican Grill's performance was supported by "durable above peer traffic growth," the analyst stated. Although transactions trends suggest a slowdown in the first half of the year, this is due to "January weather headwinds, difficult y/y laps, and unfavorable calendar shifts," and the company continues to have "one of the clearest lines-of-sight to positive traffic among its peers in FY25," he further wrote.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wedbush On Chipotle Mexican Grill</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/586e4054351b9b00018beea3/nick-setyan">Analyst Nick Setyan</a> reiterated an Outperform rating, while lowering the price target from $69 to $64.
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported broadly in-line adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share and transaction growth of 4.0%, Setyan said in the note. The company's underlying margins of 24.8% came in higher than consensus of 24.5%, he added.
Management suggested the choppiness in sales at the end of December had continued into January, the analyst stated. "The impact of potential tariffs is 60 bps, which management expects to offset via supply chain initiatives and if necessary, through pricing," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">BofA Securities On Chipotle Mexican Grill</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58f614b50bd9910001a77ada/sara-senatore">Analyst Sara Senatore</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating and price target of $71.
Although Chipotle Mexican Grill's January transaction comp of -2% is likely to fuel concerns around slowing demand, the underlying trends seem stable, Senatore said. Management's guidance of flattish transactions in the first quarter and sequentially slower same-store sales growth in the second quarter could prove "conservative," she added.
"Menu innovation (March launch of hot honey chicken), marketing (more linear TV) and productivity initiatives (store managers as expos improve execution and mix) all leave room for upside to the LSD-MSD comp guide," the analyst wrote. Restaurant margins could be the highest in the second and third quarters "on seasonally higher volumes — despite headwinds from portion control and potential 2Q sales deleverage," she further wrote.
CMG Price Action: Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill had declined by 2.25% to $57.68&nbsp;at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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