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65.1/100

Rank #501 of 2,961 stocksTOP 25%

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Revenue Growth

53.3/100

Profitability

61.8/100

Balance Sheet

93.5/100

Earnings Quality

54.8/100

Free Cash Flow

60.8/100

Institutional Flow

66.2/100

Revenue Scale

88.3/100

Dilution Risk

57.0/100
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CMG Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CMG at 65.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #501 of 2,961 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. CMG scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (93.5), revenue scale (88.3). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC reports quarterly revenue of $3.3B, net income of $403.5M, an operating margin of 15.7%. Top institutional holders of CMG by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, JPMORGAN CHASE, based on the most recent SEC filings. CMG trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1058090. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CMG daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC directly from SEC EDGAR. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 63 and 80 since 2021, currently 65.1 — a stable long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind CMG — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. consumer discretionary company · large-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in California.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue north of $10 billion with over 3,000 locations across the U.S. and growing internationally — all company-owned, no franchises.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in 1993 in Denver, Colorado by a classically trained chef who set out to prove that fast food didn't have to be junk food.
  • 4
    The Secret
    Its menu is famously tiny — basically one assembly line, infinite combinations — and it pioneered the idea of 'Food With Integrity', sourcing responsibly raised ingredients.
  • 5
    The Lore
    McDonald's was an early investor and once owned a majority stake, then sold it all in 2006 — arguably one of the most expensive exits in fast-casual history.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    A burrito bowl, a mountain of guacamole (yes, it's extra), and a stock price that once cracked $3,000 a share — this chain made Mexican fast-casual a Wall Street darling.
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What's Driving CMG's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

17/17 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC's 10-Q filed 2026-07-31 — Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Chipotle's Q2 FY2026 revenue rose 9.3% YoY to $3.35B on 2.2% comparable sales growth, but operating margin compressed as income from operations fell to $525.6M from $559.1M amid cost inflation and rising legal contingency charges.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Food and beverage revenue$3,332.8M+9.4% YoY

Driven by 2.2% comparable restaurant sales growth (1.2% average check, 1.0% transactions) plus new restaurant openings

Delivery service revenue$15.8M+0.8% YoY

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$3.3B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$403.5M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$463.4M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

15.7%

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+5.4% YoY
$11.93BFY 2025
FY22 $8.63BFY23 $9.87BFY24 $11.31BFY25 $11.93B

Net Income

+0.1% YoY
$1.54BFY 2025
FY22 $899.1MFY23 $1.23BFY24 $1.53BFY25 $1.54B

Operating Income

+1.0% YoY
$1.94BFY 2025
FY22 $1.16BFY23 $1.56BFY24 $1.92BFY25 $1.94B

EPS (Diluted)

+2.7% YoY
$1.14FY 2025
FY22 $0.01FY23 $0.02FY24 $1.11FY25 $1.14

Total Assets

-2.3% YoY
$8.99BFY 2025
FY22 $6.93BFY23 $8.04BFY24 $9.20BFY25 $8.99B

Total Debt

$0.00FY 2025
FY22 $0.00FY23 $0.00FY24 $0.00FY25 $0.00

Op. Cash Flow

+0.4% YoY
$2.11BFY 2025
FY22 $1.32BFY23 $1.78BFY24 $2.11BFY25 $2.11B

Free Cash Flow

-4.2% YoY
$1.45BFY 2025
FY22 $844.0MFY23 $1.22BFY24 $1.51BFY25 $1.45B

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC (CMG) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for CMG are available on the CMG stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. CMG is classified as a large company.

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