
Chipotle (CMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Chipotle (CMG) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Chipotle Mexican Grill has demonstrated considerable momentum through initiatives such as menu innovation, digital sales expansion, and enhanced operating efficiency, contributing to positive comparable sales trends that are expected to continue through the upcoming year. The company has a strong track record of improving restaurant margins and new unit returns, with a potential for incremental margin expansion beyond the current 40%, indicating robust operational performance. Additionally, there remains a significant growth opportunity in North America, supported by new offerings like the Red Chimichurri sauce that is driving transaction growth and could yield incremental improvements in sales performance.
Bears say
Chipotle Mexican Grill's financial outlook is negatively impacted by deteriorating consumer spending, which is expected to drive down overall restaurant spending. In its 3Q25 results, the company reported in-line EPS; however, the same-store sales (SSS) growth fell short of expectations, leading to a reduced SSS growth forecast for 4Q25 that anticipates a low-to-mid single-digit decline. Additionally, rising costs, particularly due to beef inflation, are projected to compress restaurant margins further, contributing to an anticipated 4.3% revenue decline in 4Q25.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Chipotle and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Chipotle (CMG) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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