Chipotle (CMG) Sales and Stock Decline After Q1 Report

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Summary:

  • Chipotle's (CMG, Financial) same-store sales fell by 0.4% in Q1, falling short of analysts' expectations.
  • Despite a 6.4% increase in revenue, earnings also missed forecasts, resulting in a 2% stock decline.
  • Wall Street analysts foresee a 24.98% upside potential from current stock prices.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) recently reported a decline in its same-store sales by 0.4% year-over-year in the first quarter, which was below what analysts had predicted. Although the company experienced a 6.4% rise in revenue, reaching $2.88 billion, its earnings did not meet forecasts. Consequently, Chipotle saw its stock decrease by 2% following the announcement, and the company has also revised its 2025 sales projections downward.

Wall Street Analysts' Forecast

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According to one-year price targets from 31 analysts, the average target price for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG, Financial) is $60.94. The highest estimate stands at $73.00, while the lowest is $46.12, implying a potential upside of 24.98% from the current price of $48.76. For more detailed estimate data, visit the Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG) Forecast page.

Analyst Recommendations

The consensus recommendation from 36 brokerage firms for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG, Financial) is a robust 1.8, classified as "Outperform". The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 indicating a Strong Buy and 5 a Sell. This suggests a generally positive sentiment towards the stock's future performance.

GF Value Analysis

According to GuruFocus estimates, the GF Value for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG, Financial) is estimated to be $60.64 in one year. This projects an upside of 24.36% from the current price of $48.76. The GF Value is derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. For more comprehensive data, refer to the Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG) Summary page.

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