Kazazian Asset Management LLC Takes Position in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. $CMG

Kazazian Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 22,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $894,000. Chipotle Mexican Grill comprises about 1.1% of Kazazian Asset Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 4.7% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 4,804 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $290,000 after purchasing an additional 214 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the fourth quarter worth about $224,000. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.5% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 26,460 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,329,000 after buying an additional 1,368 shares during the period. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group increased its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 12.4% during the second quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group now owns 5,003 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $281,000 after acquiring an additional 551 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Forum Financial Management LP raised its stake in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill by 5.9% in the 2nd quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 9,517 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $534,000 after acquiring an additional 526 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.30% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Chipotle Mexican Grill

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent reported results showed a slight beat on EPS and revenue, with year‑over‑year revenue growth and strong margins/ROE — evidence the core business remains profitable and supports longer‑term cash flow. (Earnings release Feb. 3 commentary)
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo Finance valuation piece walks through how analysts are digesting Chipotle’s 2026 guidance and plans to reinvest in margins. The article frames the reinvestment plan as a reason for near‑term margin pressure but possibly constructive for sustaining growth, leaving valuation views mixed. A Look At Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Valuation As Analysts React To 2026 Guidance And Margin Reinvestment Plans
• Neutral Sentiment: A Motley Fool piece examines where CMG could be in a year, noting the stock’s recent large trailing‑12‑month decline and exploring scenarios. It’s more analytical than a clear buy/sell signal, adding to mixed investor views. Where Will Chipotle Mexican Grill Be in 1 Year?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued widespread cuts to near‑term and multi‑year EPS forecasts (Q1–Q4 2026, FY2026, FY2027 and beyond) and maintains a “Strong Sell” stance. Those downgrades compress forward earnings expectations and are a principal driver of downward pressure on CMG’s share price today. MarketBeat coverage of CMG / Zacks revisions
• Negative Sentiment: Another Motley Fool column argues Chipotle is interesting but recommends an alternative (Dutch Bros) as a better growth purchase — reinforcing rotation risk away from CMG among retail investors. Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Is Interesting, but Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. KeyCorp lowered their price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill from $45.00 to $42.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Argus reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $44.00 price objective on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Mizuho lowered their target price on Chipotle Mexican Grill from $38.00 to $37.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Twenty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Chipotle Mexican Grill presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $47.24.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Price Performance

CMG opened at $37.51 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $38.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $38.28. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has a 12 month low of $29.75 and a 12 month high of $58.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $48.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.90, a PEG ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.99.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) last posted its quarterly earnings results 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.25 EPS. Chipotle Mexican Grill’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts anticipate that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill 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.