Chipotle's $560M Volume Ranks 169th as Earnings Outlooks Clash with 23.8% Stock Slide, Analysts Split on Hold vs. Strong Buy

On August 28, 2025, Chipotle (CMG) traded with a volume of $0.56 billion, ranking 169th in market activity, as the stock closed down 0.56% for the day.

Analysts highlight earnings estimate revisions as a key factor for Chipotle’s near-term outlook. The company is projected to report $0.30 per share for the current quarter, reflecting an 11.1% year-over-year increase. For the fiscal year ending December 2025, the consensus estimate of $1.21 per share indicates 8% growth, while the next fiscal year’s estimate of $1.42 signals a 17.6% rise. Despite recent stability in these projections, the Zacks Rank system assigns a “Hold” rating (#3), underscoring mixed signals from earnings revisions and broader market dynamics.

Chipotle’s stock has underperformed the S&P 500 and the restaurant sector over the past year, with a 23.8% decline compared to the index’s 15.8% gain. Recent earnings results showed a beat in Q2 2025 adjusted EPS but missed revenue expectations, triggering a 13.3% drop in share price. Management revised its annual comparable sales outlook to flat growth, citing weak consumer demand, higher menu prices, and a 6% decline in customer visits. Despite these challenges, 32 analysts maintain a “Strong Buy” consensus, with a mean price target of $59.03—implying a 39.7% potential upside from current levels.

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