Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock News

A tighter macro environment is hurting consumer spending, affecting Chipotle's same-store sales. The stock has pretty much never been cheaper in the past five years.

Bill Ackman likes to hold stocks long term, investing in turnaround stories and underappreciated assets. Two of its big investments have seen deteriorating results in 2025, leading Pershing Square's team to exit its positions.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) cut its full-year forecast for same-store sales during its third-quarter earnings report, citing changes in consumer spending.

Chipotle is struggling with weaker foot traffic, as certain consumers feel the pressure in today's economy. Management plans to continue the aggressive pace of new store openings.

Everybody seemed to want, and to want to sell, more protein this year. Now Chipotle is carrying the torch into 2026.

Chipotle is launching a "High Protein Menu" on Tuesday, featuring a new grab-and-go cups with chicken or steak. The move targets the "snack" occasion to compete with protein bars and convenience stores, rather than just lunch or dinner.

Chipotle will debut its High Protein Menu on Tuesday, December 23, with items ranging from 15 to 81 grams of protein per item The menu offers entrees like the Double High Protein Bowl and High Protein-High Fiber Bowl, snacks like the new High Protein Cup, and a Single Chicken Taco starting at $3.50 1 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today ...

Pessimism around comparable sales has historically created great entry points. The US restaurant network has room to double, and CMG is yet to fully tap into its international growth potential. Strong free cash flow generation and a robust balance sheet can sustain elevated levels of share buybacks.