Chipotle Mexican Grill cuts annual comparable sales growth target, shares drop
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – Chipotle cut its full-year same-store sales growth forecast to flat after a 4% sales decline and 4.9% drop in customer traffic for the second straight quarter, shares fell 9%.
- On Wednesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill cut its forecast for same-store sales growth to `about flat`, Chipotle said and its shares fell 9% in extended trading.
- Chipotle reported transaction and sales mix shifts, with customers opting for lower-priced meats, Adam Rymer said, driving a 4% decline in comparable sales.
- Second-Quarter revenue of $3.06 billion missed estimates, digital sales represented 35.5% of revenue, and the company opened 61 restaurants with 47 Chipotlanes.
- On July 24, 2025, Chipotle Mexican Grill shares dropped 11.8% premarket as investors weighed future guidance, Colin Cieszynski said.
- Between 315 and 345 restaurant openings, Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to expand in 2025 and does not expect same-store sales growth until the second half, executives said.
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