Chipotle Mexican Grill’s struggles continued in Q4 with a 2.5% drop in comparable-restaurant sales, despite revenue rising by 4.9% to $2.98 billion. The stock has lost 38% of its value in 2025 but saw a slight EPS beat at $0.25. Operating margin fell to 24.5%.

Chipotle plans to open 350-370 new locations in 2026, with international expansion in mind. Same-store sales are forecasted to be flat for the year, with a focus on menu innovation and a revamped rewards program to drive customer engagement. The stock trades at a forward P/E of over 32 times.

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