Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

CMG

$31.91

Updated: 24/09/2026, 16:30:48

Market Cap
$40.93B
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Country
US
Stock valuation chart
One-year closing share-price history for CMG
Company Profile

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., along with its affiliated companies, oversees the ownership and daily running of Chipotle Mexican Grill eateries. By February 15, 2022, its global presence included roughly 3,000 restaurant locations spread across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe. The company was established in 1993 and maintains its principal office in Newport Beach, California.

USD
NYSE
CEO: Scott Boatwright
Employees: 130,301
https://www.chipotle.com
Asset Summaries
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Detailed business
Evidence-backed facts extracted from the latest official annual filing.
CMG-10-k-fy2025.html1.5 MBtext/htmlENFiled 04/02/2026Period ended 31/12/2025

Business monitoring

Reported and calculated KPIs plus operational exposure disclosed in the FY 2025 filing.

Evidence-backed · 25 KPI observations

Revenue

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Net income

$1.5B

FY 2025 · Reported

Gross margin

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Free cash flow

$1.4B

FY 2025 · Calculated

R&D intensity

N/A

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Share repurchases

$2.4B

FY 2025 · Reported

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Top products and services
Products and services mentioned in the filing; a quantitative sales breakdown was not disclosed.

Other offerings mentioned without separate sales

Menu items

Area-level product sales are displayed only when the filing reports a product × geography breakdown. Regional totals are not allocated across products by estimation.

Geographic footprint
What the filing identifies, separated by location role so partner manufacturing is not presented as Apple-owned factories.
1 named headquarters
0 manufacturing countries
0 individually named factories

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Named headquarters Manufacturing partner country

Only locations and quantities explicitly supported by the filing are displayed. A country-level manufacturing percentage or product allocation is shown only when the source discloses it; materiality scores are never presented as production shares.

How the business makes money

Business overview

3,938 U.S. company-owned restaurants, 104 international, 14 partner-operated as of Dec 31, 2025

100%
Source evidence
“As of December 31, 2025, we owned 3,938 Chipotle restaurants throughout the United States (“U.S.”) and 104 international Chipotle restaurants. Additionally, we had 14 international partner-operated restaurants.”

Single reportable segment

One reportable segment; U.S. operations managed by 11 regions

100%
Source evidence
“We manage our U.S. operations based on 11 regions and aggregate our operations to one reportable segment.”

Digital sales channel

Digital sales were 36.7% of food and beverage revenue in 2025 (35.1% in 2024)

100%
Source evidence
“Digital sales represented 36.7% of food and beverage revenue in 2025, compared to 35.1% in 2024.”

Delivery orders via third-party services

Over 16% of 2025 food and beverage revenue was delivery orders reliant on third-party delivery companies

100%
Source evidence
“Over 16% of our 2025 food and beverage revenue consisted of delivery orders for which we are reliant on third-party delivery companies.”

Menu items

Menu of burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads

100%
Source evidence
“owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants, which feature a relevant menu of burritos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla), quesadillas, tacos, and salads.”

International footprint

U.S., Canada, France, Germany, UK company-owned; Middle East partner-operated (Alshaya Group)

90%
Source evidence
“3,185 worked internationally across Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom”

Operations and dependencies

Foreign currency exposure

Foreign currency risk not material; majority of operations in USD

95%
Source evidence
“a substantial majority of our operations and investment activities are transacted in the U.S., and therefore our foreign currency risk is not material at this date.”

Supplier diversification to mitigate pricing volatility

Seeks to increase suppliers to mitigate pricing volatility; some key ingredients from few suppliers

95%
Source evidence
“We have also sought to increase the number of suppliers for our ingredients to help mitigate pricing volatility and reduce our reliance on one or several suppliers”

Employee base

130,301 employees worldwide (127,116 U.S.); ~90% leadership roles filled via internal promotion

100%
Source evidence
“As of December 31, 2025, Chipotle employed 130,301 people worldwide and 1,233 contract workers. Of our employees, 127,116 worked in the United States, and 3,185 worked internationally”

Positioning and strategy

Food with Integrity differentiation

Food with Integrity / Responsibly Raised ingredients cited as competitive advantage

95%
Source evidence
“we strive to serve only animal products that are raised in accordance with criteria we have established to improve sustainability and promote animal welfare, and without the use of non-therapeutic antibiotics or added growth hormones”

International expansion via partner-operated restaurants

Partner-operated expansion in Middle East (Alshaya Group), Mexico and Asia

100%
Source evidence
“As of December 31, 2025, we had 14 international partner-operated Chipotle restaurants in the Middle East in partnership with the Alshaya Group, and we have plans to open more partner-operated Chipotle restaurants in the Middle East, Mexico and Asia.”

Unit growth target

Long-term goal of 7,000 restaurants in U.S. and Canada

100%
Source evidence
“working towards our long-term goal of 7,000 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada”

Restaurant footprint scale

4,042 company-owned restaurants; first opened Denver, Colorado 1993

100%
Source evidence
“The following table details company-owned restaurant unit data for the years indicated.”

Technology and AI modernization

Investing in AI, Rewards relaunch, back-of-house tech, and Ava Cado hiring tool

90%
Source evidence
“Modernize our business model with industry-leading technology, including leveraging AI and relaunching our Rewards Program”

Recipe for Growth strategy

Five-pillar strategy: core excellence, menu innovation, technology/AI modernization, global expansion, talent

95%
Source evidence
“Our Recipe for Growth strategy leans into what uniquely differentiates Chipotle, with a focus on accelerating growth and sharpening competitiveness.”

Risks, financing, and outlook

Commodity price risk

Ingredient costs managed via pricing protocols of 1-24 months; exposed to tariffs, weather, geopolitical factors

100%
Source evidence
“Generally, our pricing protocols with suppliers can remain in effect for periods ranging from one to 24 months, depending on the outlook for prices of the particular ingredient.”

Cash, investments and interest rate exposure

$1.3B in cash, investments and restricted cash; interest rate exposure via interest income

90%
Source evidence
“As of December 31, 2025, we had $1.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents, current and long-term investments, and restricted cash, of which the substantial majority are interest bearing.”

2026 comparable restaurant sales guidance

2026: comps about flat; 350-370 new restaurants, ~80% with Chipotlane

100%
Source evidence
“We expect to open approximately 350 to 370 restaurants in 2026, which includes 10 to 15 international partner-operated restaurants. We expect around 80% of our new company-owned restaurants will include a Chipotlane.”

2025 financial highlights

2025: revenue +5.4% to $11.9B; comps -1.7%; diluted EPS $1.14

100%
Source evidence
“Total revenue increased 5.4% to $11.9 billion • Comparable restaurant sales decreased 1.7% • Diluted earnings per share was $1.14, a 2.7% increase from $1.11”

Revenue detail 2025 vs 2024

FY2025 total revenue $11,925.6M vs $11,313.9M in 2024; average restaurant sales $3.104M

95%
Source evidence
“Food and beverage revenue$11,866.1$11,247.45.5% Delivery service revenue59.666.5(10.4%) Total revenue$11,925.6$11,313.95.4%”

Restaurant activity table 2025 vs 2024

Company-owned: 3,726→4,042 (334 openings); partner-operated: 3→14

95%
Source evidence
“Beginning of period3,7263,437 Openings334304 Permanent closures(13)(7) Relocations(5)(8) Total at end of period4,0423,726”

Laws and regulations governing operations

Regulated in employment practices, restaurant design/construction, and food/alcohol sales

85%
Source evidence
“the impact of laws and regulations governing employment practices, restaurant design and construction, and the sale of food or alcoholic beverages”

Food safety and food-borne illness risk

Food safety incidents are a top risk; fresh food model creates higher risk than some competitors

100%
Source evidence
“We may have higher risk for food safety incidents than some of our competitors because we use fresh, unprocessed produce, handle raw chicken in our restaurants”

Competition including non-traditional participants

Highly competitive industry including grocery convenience meals, meal kits, and ghost kitchens

100%
Source evidence
“We also compete with non-traditional market participants, such as “convenience meals” in the form of entrées, side dishes or meal preparation kits from grocery stores, meal kit delivery services, and “ghost” or “dark” kitchens”

Consumer discretionary spending sensitivity

Sales depend on consumer discretionary spending, sensitive to macroeconomic conditions

95%
Source evidence
“Restaurant dining generally is dependent upon consumer discretionary spending, which may be affected by macroeconomic conditions that are beyond our control.”

Third-party delivery profitability risk

Third-party delivery reliance may not be profitable and substandard service may hurt reputation

95%
Source evidence
“Our use of third-party delivery services may not be profitable and substandard service may negatively impact our reputation.”

Tariff exposure on food, beverage and packaging

Tariffs expected to impact food, beverage and packaging costs

90%
Source evidence
“the expected impact of tariffs on our food, beverage and packaging costs”

Cybersecurity and privacy risk

Cybersecurity breaches and privacy violations could expose guest or employee data

90%
Source evidence
“privacy and cybersecurity risks, including risk of breaches, unauthorized access, theft, modification, destruction or ransom of guest or employee personal or confidential information”

Sustainability disclosure regulation

Evolving ESG disclosure rules incl. California climate laws; SBTi target of 50% GHG cut by 2030

90%
Source evidence
“including California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and Climate-Related Financial Risk Act”

Wage inflation and labor market risk

Wage inflation, minimum wage laws, competitive labor market, and union organizing risks

90%
Source evidence
“wage inflation and state or local regulations mandating higher minimum wages; the competitive labor market, which impacts our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; the impact of any union organizing efforts”

Material exposure graph

United States
Revenue Exposure

3,938 of 4,042 company-owned restaurants are in the U.S.; foreign currency risk immaterial given U.S. concentration.

Relevance 95·Dependency 90·Confidence 100
Source evidence
“As of December 31, 2025, we owned 3,938 Chipotle restaurants throughout the United States, and 104 international Chipotle restaurants.”
Key ingredients (fresh, Responsibly Raised)
Supplier Dependency

Certain key ingredients purchased from a small number of suppliers; shortages or price increases directly hit costs and availability.

Relevance 90·Dependency 75·Confidence 95
Source evidence
“Certain key ingredients are purchased from a small number of suppliers.”
Digital ordering (website, app, aggregators, Chipotlane)
Customer Exposure

Digital sales represent over a third of food and beverage revenue and drive unit economics via Chipotlanes.

Relevance 85·Dependency 80·Confidence 100
Source evidence
“Digital sales represented 36.7% of food and beverage revenue in 2025, compared to 35.1% in 2024.”
Consumer discretionary spending
Demand Driver

Restaurant dining depends on discretionary spending; downturns and inflation reduce traffic and shift guests to lower-priced options.

Relevance 85·Dependency 75·Confidence 95
Source evidence
“Restaurant dining generally is dependent upon consumer discretionary spending, which may be affected by macroeconomic conditions that are beyond our control.”
Labor market and wage inflation
Cost Driver

Wage inflation, minimum wage mandates, and a competitive labor market raise operating costs and affect staffing.

Relevance 70·Dependency 65·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“wage inflation and state or local regulations mandating higher minimum wages; the competitive labor market, which impacts our ability to attract and retain qualified employees”
Third-party delivery services
Customer Exposure

Over 16% of 2025 revenue is delivery orders reliant on third-party delivery companies whose fees and platform prioritization affect margins and sales.

Relevance 70·Dependency 65·Confidence 100
Source evidence
“Over 16% of our 2025 food and beverage revenue consisted of delivery orders for which we are reliant on third-party delivery companies.”
Restaurant industry competitors and non-traditional formats
Competitive Exposure

Competes on taste, price, quality, digital engagement against restaurant chains, grocery convenience meals, meal kits, and ghost kitchens; delivery aggregators can steer guests elsewhere.

Relevance 70·Dependency 60·Confidence 100
Source evidence
“The restaurant industry is highly competitive on factors such as taste, price, food quality and selection, customer service, brand reputation, digital engagement, advertising and promotional initiatives”
Climate change and extreme weather
Demand Driver

Adverse weather reduces guest traffic, closes restaurants, and cuts crop size/quality raising ingredient costs.

Relevance 60·Dependency 50·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“Adverse weather conditions have impacted and may again impact guest traffic at our restaurants and, in more severe cases such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires or other natural disasters, cause temporary restaurant closures”
Tariffs and trade restrictions
Cost Driver

Tariffs expected to impact food, beverage and packaging costs; monitored alongside trade restrictions.

Relevance 60·Dependency 50·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“the expected impact of tariffs on our food, beverage and packaging costs”
Global conflicts and geopolitical crises
Geopolitical Exposure

Global conflicts, geopolitical crises and supply shortages cited as risks to supplier fulfillment and ingredient prices; international expansion adds exposure.

Relevance 50·Dependency 40·Confidence 90
Source evidence
“increases in ingredient and other operating costs and the inability of our third-party suppliers and business partners to fulfill their commitments due to inflation, global conflicts, climate change, extreme weather, our Food with Integrity philosophy, tariffs or trade restrictions and supply shortages”
California climate disclosure laws / SBTi targets
Regulatory Exposure

Evolving sustainability disclosure obligations and a 50% Scope 1-3 GHG reduction target by 2030 create compliance costs and execution risk.

Relevance 40·Dependency 35·Confidence 85
Source evidence
“We previously announced that we had set science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year”
Alshaya Group
Revenue Exposure

Alshaya Group operates all 14 partner-operated restaurants in the Middle East; partner quality failures could damage brand and impair expansion.

Relevance 35·Dependency 30·Confidence 100
Source evidence
“As of December 31, 2025, we had 14 international partner-operated Chipotle restaurants in the Middle East in partnership with the Alshaya Group”
Full company information
Latest profile, trading, valuation, and identifier data stored for CMG.
Share price
$31.91
Market cap
$40.93B
Exchange
NYSE
Currency
USD
CEO
Scott Boatwright
Employees
130,301
IPO date
26/01/2006
Beta
0.9370000000000001
Last dividend
$0.00
Day range
$31.91 – $32.94
52-week range
$28.04 – $42.82
1-day performance
-2.45%
1-year performance
13.80%
Current drawdown (1Y)
-25.48%
CIK
0001058090
CUSIP
169656105
ISIN
US1696561059
Created
07/12/2025, 03:21:54
Last update
24/09/2026, 16:30:48

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