
Chipotle (CMG) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Chipotle (CMG) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Chipotle Mexican Grill demonstrated strong financial performance with systemwide sales reaching $11.3 billion in 2024, bolstered by successful initiatives in menu innovation, effective advertising, and increased digital sales, resulting in positive comparable sales trends. The company's commitment to improving operating efficiency and enhancing customer perceptions regarding speed of service has further contributed to consistent improvements in sales and restaurant margins, solidifying their industry-leading returns on new units. Additionally, Chipotle has significant growth potential in North America, projecting high single-digit to low double-digit percentage unit growth over the coming years, supported by continued innovation and strategic marketing efforts.
Bears say
Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock outlook is negatively influenced by a deteriorating consumer spending environment, which is expected to impact overall restaurant spending. The company's third-quarter results revealed that, while earnings per share were in line, there was a shortfall in same-store sales growth and store-level margins, leading to a downward revision of their full-year same-store sales growth forecast to negative territory. Additionally, management anticipates low-to-mid single-digit declines in same-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, significantly below initial expectations, compounded by increasing inflation pressure on restaurant margins.
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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