Chipotle Q1 Earnings Preview: Analysts Forecast 24 Cents EPS, $3.07B Revenue
Burrito chain faces ongoing same-store sales headwinds with 35% stock decline over past year
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- Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to report Q1 earnings after market close on Wednesday, with analysts projecting 24 cents EPS on $3.07 billion in revenue.
- The burrito chain has seen its shares lose 35% of their value over the last 12 months, reporting same-store sales declines in three of the last four quarters.
- Analysts forecast a 0.7% same-store sales decline for the quarter, with the company projecting flat same-store sales for 2026, indicating the challenges are expected to persist.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill has been struggling with same-store sales declines, with the burrito chain reporting negative comparable sales in three of the last four quarters. The company's stock has significantly underperformed, losing over a third of its value over the past year.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to report its first-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Here's what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are projecting that the company will report: Earnings per share: 24 cents expected Revenue: $3.07 billion expected Over the last 12 months, Chipotle shares have lost 35% of their value as the burrito chain reported same-store sales declines in three of the last four quarters. Analysts are forecasting that same-store sales will fall 0.7% this quarter, based on StreetAccount estimates. For 2026, the company is projecting flat same-store sales, signaling that the burrito chain's woes are not expected to disappear quickly. However, executives previously said the outlook is "conservative," citing unpredictable consumer trends.
Offene Fragen
- What specific strategies is Chipotle implementing to reverse same-store sales declines?
- How are menu pricing and inflation affecting consumer behavior?
- What is the timeline for meaningful turnaround in sales trends?
