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Chipotle hikes same-store sales forecast as diners return for burrito bowls
Traffic improved about 1% in Q2 as Chipotle’s rewards relaunch lifted sign-ups and helped the chain raise its same-store sales outlook, the company said.
- On Wednesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported second-quarter 2026 earnings after the market close, with Wall Street analysts forecasting earnings of $0.32 per share and revenue of $3.33 billion.
- Last quarter, the chain posted a 0.5% increase in same-store sales, surprising Wall Street after traffic had previously dipped as value-conscious diners cut visits amid economic pressures.
- The company opened its first restaurant in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico, on July 16, 2026, as part of a strategy to diversify revenue streams beyond the U.S. market and bolster growth.
- Wall Street projected same-store sales growth of 1.4% for the quarter despite spiking gas prices and consumer budget pressures, while management previously described the company's outlook as "conservative."
- Investors weigh recent traffic trends against competitive pressures as Chipotle shares have fallen more than 7% this year, dragging market value to roughly $44 billion and prompting close monitoring of momentum signals.
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