Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

CMG · Consumer Cyclical

About Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a Restaurants company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

CMG trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants

Key Statistics

Current Price
$31.89
Market Cap
$40.34B
52-Week High
$41.42
52-Week Low
$27.31
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants

$1,000 Invested in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

1 Year
$980
+-2%
3 Years
$883
+-12%
5 Years
$898
+-10%
10 Years
$3,871
+287%
Since IPO
$36,239
+3524%

How much would $1,000 invested in CMG be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CMG 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) in 2025 would be worth $980 as of November 2026, representing a -2.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMG 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) in 2023 would be worth $883 as of November 2026, representing a -11.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMG 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) in 2021 would be worth $898 as of November 2026, representing a -10.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMG 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) in 2016 would be worth $3,871 as of November 2026, representing a +287.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMG at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) at IPO would be worth $36,239 as of November 2026, representing a +3523.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.96%
Positive Months
143
57% of 249
Negative Months
106
43% of 249
Data Period
20+ years
249 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+34.3%)
Best month on avg: April (+5.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jul 2025 (-23.6%)
Worst month on avg: October (-1.0%)

Over the past 20+ years (249 months), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) has averaged a monthly return of +1.96% with a median return of +1.70%. The stock had 143 positive months (57%) and 106 negative months (43%). The best month in CMG's history was April 2020 with a +34.3% return, while the worst was July 2025 at -23.6%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.3%), and October the weakest (-1.0%).

CMG's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2007 with a cumulative return of +103.8%, and the worst was 2008 at -73.0%.

Annual Returns

Over 20 years of trading history, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) has delivered an average annual return of +31.10% with a median return of +30.16%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +18.12%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (60%) and losses in 8 years (40%).

CMG's best year was 2007 with a +158.02% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -57.86%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. CMG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 12 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+31.10%
Best Year
2007 (+158.02%)
Worst Year
2008 (-57.86%)
Positive Years
12/20
Year Return Start End
2026 -13.81% $37.00 $31.89
2025 -38.64% $60.30 $37.00
2024 +31.83% $45.74 $60.30
2023 +64.83% $27.75 $45.74
2022 -20.64% $34.97 $27.75
2021 +26.07% $27.73 $34.97
2020 +65.65% $16.74 $27.73
2019 +93.87% $8.64 $16.74
2018 +49.39% $5.78 $8.64
2017 -23.40% $7.55 $5.78
2016 -21.37% $9.60 $7.55
2015 -29.90% $13.69 $9.60
2014 +28.48% $10.66 $13.69
2013 +79.11% $5.95 $10.66
2012 -11.93% $6.75 $5.95
2011 +58.82% $4.25 $6.75
2010 +141.22% $1.76 $4.25
2009 +42.24% $1.24 $1.76
2008 -57.86% $2.94 $1.24
2007 +158.02% $1.14 $2.94

Frequently Asked Questions: CMG

What sector is CMG in? ▼

CMG operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Restaurants industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has CMG performed historically? ▼

Over 20 years of trading history, CMG has posted gains in 12 years (60% of the time). The best year was 2007 with a +158.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CMG? ▼

You can invest in CMG through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CMG.

Last updated: 11/1/2026