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Chipotle Mexican Grill October 29 Analysis of Surge

Keywords: Q3 revenue beats expectations, same-store growth, beef brisket returning

1. On October 28, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its fiscal 2026 third-quarter results: Total revenue grew 9.6% year-over-year to $3.293 billion, exceeding institutional expectations of $3.285 billion; same-store sales grew by 2.1%, higher than the expected approximately 1.5%, and achieved positive transaction growth for the third consecutive quarter, with transactions up 0.8%; adjusted earnings per share were $0.27, lower than the expected $0.29.

2. On October 28, during the company's earnings call, management stated that same-store sales are expected to grow about 3% to 4% by the end of this quarter, higher than the 2.1% as of September; the company previously announced that smoked beef brisket will return for a limited time starting November 5; third-quarter digital sales were $1.3 billion, accounting for 38.8% of total sales, with active loyalty program members exceeding 24 million. The company opened 84 new company-operated and 5 partnership-operated restaurants during the quarter. The Chipotlane drive-thru format reached 1,500 locations, and the brand expanded into Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.

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