Chipotle shares rise after co lifts annual sales forecast

Chipotle Mexican Grill

29/07/2026 21:31

** Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG.N up ~7% at $36.52 in aftermarket trading
** Co raises its annual sales forecast and beats second-quarter estimates as its push to roll out value deals and refresh its menu helped win back diners in a competitive environment
** Expects fiscal 2026 comparable restaurant sales growth to be in the low single-digit range, compared with prior forecast of about flat
** Q2 comparable restaurant sales were up 2.2%, while analysts estimated a 1.32% rise - data compiled by LSEG.
        ** Q2 adjusted profit at 33 cents per share compared to estimates of 32 cents per share
** As of last close, stock down 7% YTD

 (Reporting by Koyena Das from Bengaluru)
 ((Koyena.das@thomsonreuters.com))