Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CMG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Chipotle Mexican Grill. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 20% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $2,023,876, and 3 are calls, amounting to $143,940.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $45.0 to $63.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Chipotle Mexican Grill's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Chipotle Mexican Grill's whale activity within a strike price range from $45.0 to $63.0 in the last 30 days.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMG | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 09/19/25 | $2.37 | $2.3 | $2.33 | $45.00 | $1.1M | 1.6K | 5.0K |
| CMG | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $8.45 | $8.0 | $8.0 | $55.00 | $640.0K | 5.4K | 800 |
| CMG | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 01/15/27 | $6.85 | $6.55 | $6.7 | $60.00 | $68.1K | 1.0K | 102 |
| CMG | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/28/25 | $0.55 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $50.00 | $59.8K | 3.9K | 1.8K |
| CMG | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $14.2 | $14.1 | $14.2 | $63.00 | $58.2K | 440 | 41 |
About Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $11.3 billion in 2024. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just three license stores operated through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of 3,726 stores at the end of 2024, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
In light of the recent options history for Chipotle Mexican Grill, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Present Market Standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill
- With a trading volume of 4,124,975, the price of CMG is up by 0.79%, reaching $49.9.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 28 days from now.
What Analysts Are Saying About Chipotle Mexican Grill
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $64.5.
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