Chipotle Mexican Grill sets July earnings date, shares tracked against S&P 500

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 18:09.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (US1696561059) has its next quarterly earnings release set for July 29, 2026, with analysts watching the NYSE-listed fast-casual chain after the shares recently closed at about $31.69, outpacing a weaker S&P 500 session according to Zacks.

What recent reports highlight

Zacks reported that Chipotle Mexican Grill shares ended a recent session at $31.69, a gain of 2.39 percent versus the prior close, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.1 percent on the same day, underlining a short-term outperformance against the broad US benchmark index.Zacks session report on CMG

In an earlier note, Zacks also highlighted a close at $30.95 for Chipotle, equivalent to a 1.34 percent daily gain on a day when the S&P 500 lost 1.44 percent and the Nasdaq fell 2.22 percent, although the stock was still down 7.15 percent over the prior month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector’s 6.89 percent decline and the S&P 500’s 0.08 percent uptick for that period.Zacks analysis on CMG and sector performance

Consensus ahead of July 29 earnings

Zacks states that Chipotle Mexican Grill is scheduled to report quarterly earnings on July 29, 2026, with the consensus expecting earnings per share of $0.32 for the period, a projected 3.03 percent decline compared with the prior-year quarter’s EPS figure, signaling a cautious near-term profit outlook from analysts.Zacks earnings preview for CMG

Forecast data compiled by PandaForecast point to an average analyst price expectation around $42.88 for Chipotle shares, based on inputs updated on June 25, 2026, implying meaningful upside from recent trading levels in the low $30 range if those projections materialize over the indicated horizon.PandaForecast consensus and price projections for CMG

The business behind the burritos

Chipotle Mexican Grill generates its revenue primarily by operating fast-casual restaurants focused on customizable Mexican-inspired dishes, with burritos, burrito bowls, tacos and salads built to order from ingredients such as grilled meats, rice, beans, salsas and toppings prepared in-store throughout the day.

Where the stock trades today

The Chipotle Mexican Grill shares (US1696561059) most recently traded on the NYSE at approximately $31.69 on 2026-06-24, 21:30, in US dollars, in a session that Zacks reported as closing 2.39 percent higher than the previous day’s close while the S&P 500 slipped modestly.

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