- Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG, Financial) is leading with the most Strong Buy analyst ratings amidst industry cost challenges.
- Analysts project a notable upside potential for CMG, driven by robust performance estimates.
- Despite sector disruptions, CMG maintains a favorable "Outperform" recommendation.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is capturing attention on Wall Street with a noteworthy number of Strong Buy ratings from analysts. This achievement comes as major restaurant chains grapple with potential financial challenges brought on by newly announced tariffs, which are expected to drive up food and packaging costs. Consequently, these tariffs are putting pressure on the industry's sourcing and cost management strategies.
Wall Street Analysts' Projections
The insights from 31 analysts provide a compelling outlook for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG, Financial), with an average one-year target price set at $65.42. Estimates range from a high of $73.00 to a low of $46.12, suggesting a promising upside of 34.06% from the current stock price of $48.80. Investors can explore more detailed prediction data at the Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG) Forecast page.
The consensus recommendation from 36 brokerage firms positions Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG, Financial) at an average brokerage rating of 1.8, which translates to an "Outperform" status. It's important to note that the rating scale spans from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell.
According to estimates from GuruFocus, the projected GF Value for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG, Financial) one year from now is estimated at $60.91. This indicates a potential upside of 24.82% from the current price of $48.80. The GF Value is an evaluation of fair value based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Investors can delve deeper into these analytics on the Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG) Summary page.
