Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Shares of this Mexican food chain have returned -2.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.2% change. The Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, to which Chipotle belongs, has lost 7.5% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?Altho ...

Investors love stock splits. Although they don’t really amount to much, stock splits are seen as a bullish sign there is more growth to come. By carving the stock up into more pieces, more investors can buy shares and push them higher once again.In reality, though, nothing changes for the company. Shareholders are simply getting more stock at a lower price. As noted, though, it makes the stock accessible to more people. Investors who might balk at paying for a $200 per share stock might consider it if share ...

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As the restaurant industry continues to face post-pandemic era challenges, investors might want to consider selling a few restaurant stocks while they still can. These companies struggle with various issues such as declining sales, increasing costs and intense competition. Unfortunately, these have negatively impacted their financial performance and stock prices. Investors should evaluate these restaurant stocks’ long-term prospects by considering their adaptability to changing consumer preferences. Also, f ...

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The company's expansion plans and use of digital channels are delivering impressive business performance.Shares of restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 0.07%) have gone on an incredible run over the past few months. The stock was at a 52-week low of $1,768.64 last October, and since then, zoomed up to a high of $3,260 on May 10.Adding to the fervor around shares is the company's March 19 announcement of a 50-for-1 stock split, one of the biggest in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. Shares ...

Which stock-split stock wins in a battle of AI chips versus tortilla chips?Step aside, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 0.07%). There's a more heavily anticipated stock split on the way now. Nvidia (NVDA 6.98%) announced in its first-quarter update last week that it plans to conduct a 10-for-1 stock split effective June 7, 2024. Chipotle's board of directors approved a 50-for-1 stock split in March that's expected to take effect on June 26, 2024. Nvidia has been the bigger winner by far so far this year. The GPU ...

Many notable stock splits have occurred in recent years, with companies aiming to increase liquidity within shares and erase barriers to entry for potential investors. Now Nvidia and Chipotle Mexican Grill now have joined the stock-split fray.Stock splits give lower share prices, making stock purchases more affordable for a greater number of investors (although it’s worth noting that the rise of fractional share investing has alleviated this issue for some). Of course, important to note stock splits do not ...

Some Gen Z customers are outraged at Chipotle's seemingly shrinking portion sizes while profits soar to record highs.In early May, TikTok food influencer Keith Lee posted a review of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 0.43%). The creator, who boasts more than 16 million subscribers, called the restaurant's portions "crazy" and rated its chicken al-pastor and rice bowl a 2 out of 10. His remarks may have helped start a trend called the "walkout method," where customers simply leave Chipotle restaurants mid-order if ...

During periods of stock market growth, some stocks become too expensive for individual investors as their prices reach high valuation levels.Companies may engage in stock splits to retain investors and make their stock more appealing. These splits do not affect the company’s market cap or financial performance but reduce the price per share, making the stock more accessible.Investors typically prefer companies that perform forward splits because they are often operationally strong, outpacing their competito ...