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Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, 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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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CMG often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Chipotle Mexican Grill. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 37% bullish and 25% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $78,750, and 7 calls, totaling $394,487.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $51.0 to $60.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Chipotle Mexican Grill's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Chipotle Mexican Grill's significant trades, within a strike price range of $51.0 to $60.0, over the past month.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738257351_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$12.6</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$127.4K</td>
<td>695</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.99</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$99.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td align="right">655</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">314</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.83</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>529</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, 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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Chipotle Mexican Grill, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Chipotle Mexican Grill Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,309,477, the price of CMG is up by 1.03%, reaching $58.87.</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 5 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $67.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $63. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $69. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $69. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $69. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Oppenheimer continues to hold a Outperform rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $69. 
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Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro maintains Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $72 to $69.

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Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Lowers Price Target to $69

RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich reiterates Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $75 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Maintains $75 Price Target

Bernstein analyst Danilo Gargiulo reiterates Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $70 price target.

Bernstein Reiterates Outperform on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Maintains $70 Price Target

23 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within 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">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</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">4</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">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $67.39, with a high estimate of $75.00 and a low estimate of $56.00. This current average has increased by 3.88% from the previous average price target of $64.87. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738000813_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of Chipotle Mexican Grill by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Logan Reich</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</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>Andrew Charles</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Tower</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alton Stump</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Mullan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Tarantino</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Chipotle Mexican Grill. This information provides 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: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Chipotle Mexican Grill's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Chipotle Mexican Grill analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h2>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, 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: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Chipotle Mexican Grill displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 13.01%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 13.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Chipotle Mexican Grill's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 10.58%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Chipotle Mexican Grill's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.32%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.24.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (23 Ratings)

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower 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 $69.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Lowers Price Target to $69

Peter Lynch, the esteemed investor and ex-manager of the Magellan Fund, has shed light on his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/stock-split/25/01/42804677/investment-guru-peter-lynch-if-you-invest-only-in-an-index-youll-never-beat-it-brushing-up-on-stock-picking-skills-is-wise">investment philosophy</a>.
What Happened: Lynch emphasized that his strategy is not as simple as &#8220;invest in what you know&#8221;, but rather it requires comprehensive stock research and specialized knowledge.
Lynch expressed dissatisfaction with the misinterpretation of his investment approach. Instead, he accentuated the importance of utilizing specialized knowledge to scrutinize and study stocks prior to making an investment decision.
According to a report <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/peter-lynch-25-years-later-its-not-just-invest-in-what-you-know-2015-12-28">by</a> MarketWatch, Lynch elucidated that the optimal way to invest is to consider companies within your area of expertise.
&#8220;What's wrong with the popular-wisdom version of his ideology, which is usually cited as &#8216;invest in what you know&#8217;? It leaves out the role of serious fundamental stock research. People buy a stock and they know nothing about it. That's gambling and it's not good," he told the outlet. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42935107/peter-lynchs-money-making-advice-when-things-go-from-terrible-to-semi-terrible-to-ok-you-can-make-a-lot-of-money">Peter Lynch&#8217;s Money-Making Advice: &#8216;When Things Go From Terrible to Semi-Terrible to OK, You Can Make a Lot of Money&#8217;</a>
For instance, a person with substantial experience in the restaurant industry would have foreseen the success of&nbsp;Panera Bread Co.&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.. He underscored that this method necessitates serious fundamental stock research, which is often ignored in the popular interpretation of his philosophy.
Lynch, who was a mutual-fund superstar managing the Magellan Fund, also discussed the emergence of exchange-traded funds. 
He attributed their popularity to a misplaced skepticism in mutual-fund managers and dispelled the belief that active managers can&#8217;t outperform the market. He counseled small investors to refrain from investing in stocks they don&#8217;t fully comprehend.
Talking about small investors, Lynch said, &#8220;Picking individual stocks is hard even for the professionals. So if you can't understand the balance sheet, you probably shouldn't own it.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Lynch&#8217;s clarification serves as a reminder that investing is not a simple game of picking stocks based on familiarity. It requires a deep understanding of the industry and the company in question. 
This knowledge, combined with thorough stock research, can help investors make informed decisions and potentially reap substantial rewards. 
Lynch&#8217;s advice to avoid investing in stocks that are not fully understood underscores the importance of risk management in investment decisions.
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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 12.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.93%. Currently, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a market capitalization of $77.13 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CMG: If an investor had bought $1000 of CMG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $29,341.18 today based on a price of $56.60 for CMG at the time of writing.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>65.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$232.50</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>19.2K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$205.8K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
<td>809</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>357</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$86.4K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>187</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>340</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.3K, with a price of $591.0 per contract. There were 9651 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 65042 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $232.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $194.0 per contract. There were 19209 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 176 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 600 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $205.8K, with a price of $343.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1033 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 879 contract(s) at a $14.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.2K, with a price of $81.0 per contract. There were 11740 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 809 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 29 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1068 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 357 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 358 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.8K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 1947 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 148 contract(s) at a $33.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.4K, with a price of $584.0 per contract. There were 3096 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 187 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 148 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 103 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 1649 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 114 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 148 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $309.0 per contract. There were 2907 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 358 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $1020.0 per contract. There were 340 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AMZN

EBAY

RIVN

TSLA

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan reiterates Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $69 price target.

Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Maintains $69 Price Target

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>182.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>27.0K</td>
<td>55.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$44.50</td>
<td>$69.3K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PHM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$192.5K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$56.5K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$254.9K</td>
<td>123</td>
<td>79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 326 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 11175 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 182630 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 266 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 27051 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 850 contract(s) at a $44.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.3K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 5839 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3397 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PHM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 361 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.5K, with a price of $870.0 per contract. There were 351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 326 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 151 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.5K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 6463 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 151 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 48 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $254.9K, with a price of $5315.0 per contract. There were 123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 60 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.4K, with a price of $2890.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 697 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.6K, with a price of $2030.0 per contract. There were 104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 116 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.5K, with a price of $12514.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

CVNA

LULU

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 23.82 million shares sold short, which is 1.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.41 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737393313_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
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 9.93%, 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.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Recent Short Interest

In the current market session, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) share price is at $58.59, after a 0.39% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock decreased by 5.67%, but in the past year, spiked by 25.51%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737119710_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Chipotle Mexican Grill P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 79.76 of the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737119710_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

P/E Ratio Insights for Chipotle Mexican Grill

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CMG, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Chipotle Mexican Grill.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $526,802, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $31,200.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $56.0 to $64.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Chipotle Mexican Grill options trades today is 1619.83 with a total volume of 2,329.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Chipotle Mexican Grill's big money trades within a strike price range of $56.0 to $64.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736965824_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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 align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.41</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">358</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.93</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$67.9K</td>
<td>101</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, 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>Present Market Standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,279,145, with CMG's price up by 2.06%, positioned at $57.6.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $69.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $63. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which currently sits at a price target of $69. 
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Barclays analyst Jeffrey A. Bernstein has outlined top themes to watch out for in the U.S. restaurants in 2025.
The restaurant industry, according to the analyst, is experiencing mixed results as it navigates a volatile environment heading into the third quarter of 2024.
A recent preview highlighted that many companies have struggled to meet expectations regarding same-store sales and earnings per share, noted the analyst.
Despite these challenges, most have shared optimistic outlooks on recent sales trends.
As 2024 progresses, the key focus remains the consumer outlook, which has been unpredictable. On a positive note, unemployment rates remain near record lows, and wages continue to rise, contributing to a healthy increase in real disposable income, the analyst added.
Inflation has also eased, allowing the Federal Reserve to slow down its rate changes, said the analyst.
However, the analyst warned that the cost of living, including high rent and basic expenses, continues to pressure consumers.
Consumer confidence has remained lower than pre-pandemic levels, and many restaurants are working to improve traffic by offering greater value in response to inflation concerns.
Commodity inflation, excluding coffee, has shown signs of normalization and December 2024 saw a year-on-year increase of around 16%, mainly driven by coffee prices, asserted the analyst.
Restaurants are expecting mid-single-digit inflation in 2025, assuming current prices hold and the industry is hoping for a more stable cost environment that can support margins amidst uncertain sales projections, added the analyst.
The analyst expressed concern about labor costs and said while wage inflation has slowed from the peaks seen during 2021 and 2022, December 2024 saw a year-on-year wage increase of 10.3%.
In menu pricing, restaurants are easing the aggressive price hikes seen in recent years and overall, the industry is moving towards smaller price increases as commodity and labor inflation stabilizes, said the analyst.
The analyst upgraded both Shake Shack Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) and Dutch Bros Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>) to Overweight from Equal Weight.
The analyst downgraded Bloomin&#8217; Brands Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) and Dine Brands Global Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>) to Equal Weight from Overweight.
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In the last three months, 24 analysts have published ratings on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within 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">5</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">9</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</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">2</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">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Chipotle Mexican Grill and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $67.17, accompanied by a high estimate of $75.00 and a low estimate of $56.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.89% from the previous average price target of $64.04. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736276450_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Chipotle Mexican Grill by financial experts. The following summary presents 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>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>
<tr>
<td>Logan Reich</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$65.00</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>Andrew Charles</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Tower</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alton Stump</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Salera</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Mullan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Tarantino</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Palmer</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Mullan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Chipotle Mexican Grill. This information provides 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: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Chipotle Mexican Grill's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Chipotle Mexican Grill's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Chipotle Mexican Grill: A Closer Look</h2>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, 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: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Chipotle Mexican Grill's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 13.01%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 13.87%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Chipotle Mexican Grill's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 10.58%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Chipotle Mexican Grill's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 4.32%, the company showcases efficient use 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>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically 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.
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Demystifying Chipotle Mexican Grill: Insights From 24 Analyst Reviews

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $60 to $63.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Raises Price Target to $63

Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner maintains Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $65 to $69.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Chipotle Mexican Grill, Raises Price Target to $69

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 15 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 20% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 73% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $614,671 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $161,558.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $25.2 to $65.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Chipotle Mexican Grill's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $25.2 to $65.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735924532_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$322.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$35.55</td>
<td>$35.2</td>
<td>$35.29</td>
<td>$25.20</td>
<td>$70.6K</td>
<td>170</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>671</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.85</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$15.75</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>987</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, 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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Chipotle Mexican Grill, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,638,788, the CMG's price is down by -0.13%, now at $59.81. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 32 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $71.2.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Hold rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $62. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Outperform rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $72. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for Chipotle Mexican Grill, targeting a price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which currently sits at a price target of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $72. 
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Spotlight on Chipotle Mexican Grill: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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 15.08% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.63%. Currently, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a market capitalization of $81.91 billion. 
Buying $100 In CMG: If an investor had bought $100 of CMG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $3,386.88 today based on a price of $60.11 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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