Chipotle Mexican Grill's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Big money investors have shown a bearish stance on Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), with unusual options activity indicating a split sentiment. Benzinga's options scanner revealed 13 uncommon trades, with a bearish majority. The trades suggest a price target range of $1100 to $3650 for CMG. The company, a leading fast-casual chain in the US, reported systemwide sales of $9.9 billion and nearly 3,440 stores by end of 2023. CMG's stock is currently trading at $3199.1, with professional analysts offering mixed ratings and target prices ranging from $2865 to $3400.
May 07, 2024 | 3:45 pm
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Unusual options activity and a bearish sentiment among big money investors indicate potential volatility for CMG. Analyst ratings are mixed, with target prices ranging from $2865 to $3400.
The bearish sentiment from big money investors, highlighted by unusual options activity, suggests potential downward pressure on CMG's stock price in the short term. However, the mixed analyst ratings and the broad target price range indicate uncertainty, which could lead to increased volatility. The company's strong sales figures and expansive store count underline its market position but may not fully mitigate the short-term impact of the bearish sentiment.
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