What drove the change in comparable restaurant sales?

Comparable restaurant sales decreased by 0.4% primarily due to a 2.3% decline in transactions. This was partially offset by a 1.9% increase in average check. The decrease in transactions is attributed to a general slowdown in consumer spending and periods of inclement weather.

How is Chipotle managing increased costs for food, beverage, and packaging?

Food, beverage, and packaging costs increased by 0.4% as a percentage of total revenue. This was driven by inflation in key ingredients like avocados, dairy, and chicken, as well as a shift in protein mix. Chipotle is utilizing menu price increases and supply chain initiatives to partially offset these higher costs.

What is Chipotle's strategy for new restaurant development?

Chipotle opened 57 new restaurants in the first quarter of 2025, with 48 of them featuring Chipotlanes. The company plans to open approximately 315 to 345 company-owned restaurants in 2025, with at least 80% expected to include a Chipotlane.

What is the company's approach to shareholder returns?

Chipotle actively engages in share repurchases. In the first quarter of 2025, the company repurchased $553.7 million of its common stock. As of March 31, 2025, approximately $874.7 million remained available under its authorized repurchase programs.

CMG 10-Q Quarterly Report Q1 FY2025 — Revenue, Net Income, EPS

Summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) reported its first-quarter 2025 results, highlighting a 6.4% increase in total revenue to $2.9 billion, driven by a modest rise in average check. However, comparable restaurant sales experienced a slight decrease of 0.4%, attributed to a 2.3% decline in transactions, which was partially offset by a 1.9% increase in average check. This slowdown in transactions is linked to broader consumer spending headwinds and adverse weather conditions. The company continued its strategic expansion, opening 57 new restaurants, with 80% featuring Chipotlanes, underscoring a commitment to enhancing convenience and accessibility. Financially, net income rose to $386.6 million from $359.3 million in the prior year period, with diluted earnings per share increasing to $0.28. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with approximately $2.0 billion in cash and marketable investments. Chipotle also actively engaged in its share repurchase program, spending $553.7 million in the quarter, and has a substantial authorization remaining for future buybacks. Despite some cost pressures, particularly in food, beverage, and packaging due to inflation, and wage inflation impacting labor costs, the company's operational and financial performance demonstrates resilience and a continued focus on growth and shareholder returns.

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Revenue

$2.88B

Net Income

$386.60M

0.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.28

Total Assets

$9.04B

Cash & Equivalents

$725.60M

Free Cash Flow

$412.26M

Financial Statements

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Revenue	$2.88B
Operating Expenses	$2.40B
Operating Income	$479.25M
Net Income	$386.60M
EPS (Basic)	$0.29
EPS (Diluted)	$0.28
Shares Outstanding (Basic)	1.35B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)	1.36B

Key Highlights

1Total revenue grew by 6.4% to $2.9 billion in Q1 2025.
2Comparable restaurant sales saw a marginal decrease of 0.4%, impacted by a 2.3% drop in transactions.
3Net income increased to $386.6 million, with diluted EPS rising to $0.28.
4Chipotle opened 57 new restaurants in the quarter, with 48 featuring Chipotlanes, reinforcing its expansion strategy.
5The company repurchased $553.7 million of its common stock during the quarter, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
6Food, beverage, and packaging costs as a percentage of revenue increased to 29.2% due to inflation and ingredient mix shifts.

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2025

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