NYSE$CMG
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Chipotle reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.1B and net income of $302.8M, with diluted EPS of $0.23.
Q1 2026 revenue rose 7.4% to $3.1 billion while comparable restaurant sales increased 0.5% on higher transactions. Net income fell to $302.8 million from $386.6 million; diluted EPS was $0.23 versus $0.28 as food, beverage, and packaging costs rose as a percent of revenue. The company opened 49 company-owned restaurants in the quarter and expects 350–370 openings in 2026.
- Total revenue of $3.1B (+7.4% YoY); comparable sales +0.5%.
- Net income $302.8M; diluted EPS $0.23 (-17.9% YoY).
- Digital sales were 38.6% of food and beverage revenue.
- Management expects ~350–370 new restaurants in 2026, ~80% with Chipotlane.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Chipotle · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.09B
Revenue by segment
Chipotle · $15.9M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- Delivery service$15.9M-10.8%100.0%
Forward guidance
Management outlook in the 10-Q covers operating priorities, capital allocation, and sector risks; numeric multi-quarter EPS bridges are limited.
Tailwinds
- MD&A highlights strategic priorities and liquidity.
- Segment or product trends support the core business narrative.
Headwinds
- Macro, rates, or input costs may pressure near-term margins.
- One-time items can affect year-over-year comparability.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
+0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.3%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
31 / 69 earnings
Positive
+26.9%
Q1 2018
Best reaction
-20.4%
Q2 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.4% | -2.1% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.9% | +1.1% | -9.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -9.7% | -20.2% | -13.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | -13.3% | -15.9% | -17.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.6% | +3.9% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.6% | -2.1% | -14.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.0% | -3.3% | +2.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.3% | -3.0% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +6.8% | +10.1% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +7.9% | +6.8% | +8.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.5% | +5.4% | +20.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.0% | -6.2% | -10.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +11.9% | +15.1% | +14.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.7% | -6.8% | -8.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.5% | -2.6% | -2.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +13.6% | +17.7% | +25.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.7% | -4.0% | -11.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +10.7% | +7.5% | +1.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.7% | -4.1% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +13.2% | +18.0% | +20.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.4% | -4.0% | -13.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.6% | -0.1% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.6% | -2.7% | -4.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.6% | -1.7% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +9.2% | +9.1% | +27.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.6% | -0.4% | -16.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | -7.5% | -7.5% | -9.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.8% | +5.0% | +10.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.5% | -3.5% | -5.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +11.3% | +14.6% | +17.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.2% | +11.8% | +14.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.7% | -4.0% | +15.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +26.9% | +27.1% | +28.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -9.5% | -14.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | -13.6% | -13.8% | -12.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.1% | +3.1% | -11.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.0% | +1.2% | +2.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.8% | -5.1% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -11.0% | -10.5% | -0.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.5% | +2.7% | -7.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -8.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +13.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +16.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +8.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -16.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -20.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +11.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +14.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +14.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.3% | — | — |
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