Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) reported mixed second quarter 2025 results with total revenue increasing 3.0% to $3.1 billion, despite a 4.0% decrease in comparable restaurant sales. The company's operating margin declined to 18.2% from 19.7% year-over-year, while diluted EPS decreased 3.0% to $0.32.

Key operational highlights include the opening of 61 new company-owned restaurants, with 47 featuring Chipotlanes. Digital sales represented 35.5% of total revenue. The company actively returned value to shareholders through stock repurchases, buying back $435.9 million of stock at an average price of $50.16 per share.

Looking ahead, Chipotle expects flat full-year comparable restaurant sales and plans to open 315-345 new company-owned restaurants in 2025, with over 80% including Chipotlanes.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced a unique collaboration with singer-songwriter Alex Warren to premiere his new album "You'll Be Alright, Kid" at nearly 4,000 Chipotle locations across the U.S., Canada, UK, and France on July 17, 2025.

The listening party will take place from 5 PM to 8 PM local time, marking the first-ever album premiere at Chipotle restaurants. Customers ordering the Alex Warren Bowl using promo code "ALEX" during the event will have a chance to win an autographed vinyl album. Warren's current single "Ordinary" has maintained the #1 position on Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks.

Additionally, Chipotle is serving as a presenting partner for Warren's first world tour, featuring his signature bowl with white rice, double Chipotle Honey Chicken, fresh tomato salsa, roasted-chili corn salsa, and sour cream.

Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) and Wonderskin are re-launching their viral 'Lipotle' Wonder Blading Peel & Reveal Lip Stain Kit on July 15, 2025, following unprecedented demand from their first launch. The limited-edition lip stain, which transforms from a metallic green masque into a nude-pink shade, became Wonderskin's fastest-selling product, generating over 10,000 requests for its return.

The smudge-proof lip stain, priced at $29 USD, will be available exclusively on wonderskin.com in the U.S., UK, and Canada. The vegan and cruelty-free product aligns with Chipotle's mission of ethical sourcing and provides up to 10 hours of wear.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is launching a unique promotional campaign on Friday, June 13, 2025, centered around temporary tattoos and a special BOGO offer. The company will release 13 limited-edition temporary tattoo designs inspired by iconic Chipotle elements, including their ingredients, black fork, and "Chipotle is my life" slogan. From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time, customers with any form of tattoo (permanent, temporary, or drawn) can receive a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) entrée offer at participating U.S. locations. Additionally, 13 select Chipotle restaurants across major U.S. cities will distribute flash tattoo sheets with in-restaurant orders during the BOGO window, while supplies last. The promotion draws inspiration from social media memes comparing tattoos to Chipotle bag designs, particularly following a notable 2019 football championship halftime performance.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced the launch of Adobo Ranch, its first new dip in five years, available across U.S. and Canada starting June 17, 2025. The new dip combines adobo pepper, sour cream, and a unique blend of herbs and spices, made fresh in restaurants with all real ingredients and no artificial additives. This launch capitalizes on ranch's growing popularity, which surpassed ketchup as America's favorite condiment in 2024. Chipotle Rewards members can try Adobo Ranch for free with an entrée purchase on launch day by enrolling before June 16. The company recommends pairing the dip with Hand-Crafted Quesadillas or using it with tortilla chips and burrito bowls.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for July 23, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern time. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results via press release around 4:10 PM Eastern time on the same day. The call will include a discussion of Q2 2025 financial performance and provide business updates for Q3 2025. Investors can participate by dialing 1-888-317-6003 (US) or 1-412-317-6061 (International) using code 5564931. A live webcast will be available on Chipotle's investor relations website, with an archived version accessible approximately one hour after the call.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has announced 'Chipotle Instant Freeplays,' a promotional campaign during the 2025 men's professional basketball championship series. During Coach's Challenges, Chipotle will post hidden keywords on X (formerly Twitter) where the first 5,000 fans to text the keyword to 888222 will win a free entrée. The promotion aims to maintain fan engagement during game interruptions caused by replay reviews. This initiative builds upon Chipotle's previous successful campaigns like 'Free Throws, Free Codes' and 'Freepointer,' and aligns with their Real Food for Real Athletes platform. The free entrée codes will be valid for five days and are available to U.S. residents aged 13 and above.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has announced its "Summer of Extras" program, running from June 1 through August 31, offering over $1 million in free burritos to U.S. Rewards members. The program features weekly giveaways of 10,000 free burritos and a chance to win "burritos for a year" in 48 states plus D.C. Members can earn extra points and badges by completing up to four monthly milestones through purchases. The program includes a gamified dashboard tracking members' performance against other users in their state. New Rewards members receive free guac after their first order. The initiative aims to reward customer loyalty through a gamified experience with milestone rewards ranging from 50 to 300 bonus points and up to 30 sweepstakes entries per milestone.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) announced key leadership changes with Jason Kidd appointed as Chief Operating Officer effective May 19, and Jack Hartung stepping down as President and Chief Strategy Officer. Kidd, formerly Global COO at Taco Bell, brings over 25 years of operations and retail experience and will oversee Chipotle's 3,800 restaurants. Hartung, after nearly 25 years with Chipotle, will transition to a senior advisor role on June 1 through March 2026. During his tenure, the company expanded to over 3,700 restaurants across seven countries. Additionally, Curt Garner will expand his role to President, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, overseeing supply chain, while Chris Brandt will lead menu and ingredient processes as President, Chief Brand Officer.