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
$33.36
Market Cap
$44.11B
52-Week High
$58.42
52-Week Low
$29.75
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants

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

1 Year
$687
+-31%
3 Years
$1,037
+4%
5 Years
$1,128
+13%
10 Years
$3,316
+232%
Since IPO
$37,909
+3691%

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 $687 as of May 2026, representing a -31.3% 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 $1,037 as of May 2026, representing a +3.7% 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 $1,128 as of May 2026, representing a +12.8% 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 $3,316 as of May 2026, representing a +231.6% 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 $37,909 as of May 2026, representing a +3690.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.02%
Positive Months
139
57% of 242
Negative Months
103
43% of 242
Data Period
20+ years
242 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+34.3%)
Best month on avg: April (+5.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jul 2025 (-23.6%)
Worst month on avg: October (-1.0%)

Over the past 20+ years (242 months), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) has averaged a monthly return of +2.02% with a median return of +1.66%. The stock had 139 positive months (57%) and 103 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 +5.2%), 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 +31.30% with a median return of +30.16%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +18.39%. 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 7 years.

Avg Return
+31.30%
Best Year
2007 (+158.02%)
Worst Year
2008 (-57.86%)
Positive Years
12/20
Year Return Start End
2026 -9.84% $37.00 $33.36
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: 3/24/2026