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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) closed at $31.86 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.73% move from the prior day.

Earlier this week, Sweetgreen, Inc. appointed former Chipotle executive Cindy Olsen as its first SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, reporting directly to CEO Jonathan Neman to oversee corporate strategy and strategic communications in support of the Sweet Growth Transformation Plan. Her blend of restaurant-operator experience and nearly two decades as a consumer-sector equity analyst gives Sweetgreen an unusual combination of insider execution expertise and investor-style discipline at the center...

Chipotle (CMG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

McDonald's has underperformed the broader consumer discretionary space over the past year, but analysts are fairly upbeat about its future prospects.

Lately, menu innovation has become a major priority for Chipotle. At the close of its fiscal year 2025, the restaurant chain reported a 1.7% decrease in same-store sales, indicating a decline in overall foot traffic. In an effort to win customers back, the chain launched its Recipe for Growth ...

Curt Garner, chief strategy and technology officer at the chain, explains how a “Summer of Extras” effort builds on and gamifies its rewards program.

Although Chipotle Mexican Grill has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Chipotle built its brand on the idea that better ingredients justify a higher price. A burrito bowl that costs twice as much as a fast-food combo is a reasonable trade if the quality gap is visible. Now Chipotle is testing something that looks very different from that playbook. And the chain it is ...

Cindy Olsen is among several former Chipotle executives to make the jump to fast-casual rival Sweetgreen

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock: recent performance snapshot Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) has drawn investor attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down 4% over the past month and 12% over the past 3 months. Over the past year, Chipotle’s total return has declined 35%, while the year to date move is down 12%. This pullback provides context for how investors may now view its current earnings and growth profile. See our latest analysis for Chipotle Mexican Grill. With...

In a newly created role, Cindy Olsen will help oversee the beleaguered chain's turnaround strategy after it posted the worst sales decline since going public.

In fast-casual restaurants right now, there is one number every analyst is hunting for, and almost nobody is producing it. That number is positive guest traffic. Sweetgreen (SG) posted an 11.2% traffic decline in the first quarter of 2026, per its first-quarter 2026 earnings release. Chipotle (CMG) ...

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Restaurants have been beaten down in recent quarters.

Guzman y Gomez, which once planned hundreds of U.S. locations, has permanently closed all American restaurants after struggling in the Chicago market.

For many Americans, eating out has become a luxury. Some people have been trading down, while others have decided to eat at home more often. In my decades of covering restaurants, I've never seen a period where consumers have been hit by both high prices and a challenging economy. Even some ...

For investors considering whether Chipotle Mexican Grill at around US$32.89 is attractively priced or a stock to approach with caution, this article examines what the current price may actually be offering. The stock is up 0.7% over the past week, but it is down 6.3% over the past month, has declined 12.3% year to date, and is 35.0% lower over the last year. Recent coverage has focused on Chipotle Mexican Grill's share price performance and how investors are reassessing what they are willing...

When most restaurant chains have been sounding the alarm on the American consumer, Starbucks just posted one of its strongest quarters in recent memory. The numbers were hard to ignore. Global comparable store sales grew more than 6%. Transactions in the U.S. rose over 4%. Earnings ...

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Consumers have never hated an economy as much as this one, and they’re taking out their frustrations by doing what they do best.

Chipotle is down 50% and trading at some of its lowest valuation levels in 20 years, despite climbing 2,750% during that run. CMG's long-term earnings and revenue growth outlook is strong.

Social media sites such as Instagram and Reddit are full of food hacks and tips for getting the most out of eating out. Especially for places like Chipotle, where diners go for a bowl instead of a burrito, or get a tortilla on the side to stretch a single order. The goal is simple: get the ...

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The fast-casual Mediterranean chain's same-store sales rose nearly 10%

The fast-casual Mediterranean chain's same-store sales rose nearly 10%

Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma outlines how supply chain constraints are driving higher food prices for consumers.

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly lower to US$43.40 from US$43.66, a move of about 0.6% that signals a subtle reset in expectations. This change sits alongside a split analyst backdrop, where some firms are lifting targets on the back of potential sales improvement while others trim theirs as they reassess how much upside is already priced in. As you read on, you will see how these shifting price targets feed into the evolving story around Chipotle’s risk...