EX-99.1 2 cmg-20260729xex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 EARNINGS RELEASE PR Contact: Laurie Schalow (949) 524-4035 MediaRelations@chipotle.com CHIPOTLE RAISES FULL YEAR COMPARABLE SALES GUIDANCE ON STRONG Q2 MOMENTUM "RECIPE FOR GROWTH" STRATEGY YIELDS COMPARABLE RESTAURANT SALES OF 2.2% ON SECOND CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF IMPROVING TRANSACTION COMP NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – July 29, 2026 – Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second quarter highlights, year over year: • Total revenue increased 9.3% to $3.3 billion • Comparable restaurant sales increased 2.2% • Operating margin was 15.7%, a decrease from 18.2% • Restaurant level operating margin 1 was 25.2%, a decrease from 27.4% • Diluted earnings per share remained flat at $0.32 • Adjusted diluted earnings per share 1 remained flat at $0.33 • Opened 100 company-owned restaurants, with 80 locations including a Chipotlane. We also opened one international partner-operated restaurant. “Our positive results reflect the momentum we're building as our Recipe for Growth strategy continues to take shape,” said Scott Boatwright, Chief Executive Officer, Chipotle. “We're seeing encouraging progress because we're focused on the right growth drivers—bringing meaningful menu innovation to our guests, deepening engagement through Chipotle Rewards, elevating hospitality in every restaurant, and expanding opportunities to serve more group occasions. These efforts are building a stronger business and reinforcing our confidence in Chipotle's ability to deliver sustainable long-term growth and shareholder value.” Results for the three months ended June 30, 2026: Total revenue in the second quarter of 2026 was $3.3 billion, an increase of 9.3% compared to the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by new restaurant openings and, to a lesser extent, comparable restaurant sales. Comparable restaurant sales increased 2.2%, consisting of a 1.2% increase in average check and a 1.0% increase in transactions. Digital sales represented 38.3% of total food and beverage revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase from 35.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the second quarter we opened 100 company-owned restaurants, of which 80 included a Chipotlane, and one international partner-operated restaurant. Chipotlanes continue to perform well and are helping enhance guest access and convenience, as well as increase new restaurant sales, margins and returns. Food, beverage and packaging costs in the second quarter of 2026 were 29.7% of total revenue, an increase from 28.9% in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by inflation, primarily from beef and freight, and higher protein and produce usage. These increases were partially offset by the benefit of menu price increases and lower avocado and dairy costs. Labor costs in the second quarter of 2026 were 25.0% of total revenue, an increase from 24.7% in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by higher employee compensation, including wage inflation and performance-based bonuses, and additional restaurant labor supporting operational execution, including hospitality initiatives. These headwinds were partially offset by the benefit from menu price increases. 1 Restaurant level operating margin, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted net income, adjusted general and administrative expenses, and non-GAAP effective income tax rate are non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations to GAAP measures and further information are set forth in the table at the end of this press release. General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $190.5 million, compared to $172.2 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by legal reserves, performance bonuses, wages, and restructuring costs, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation. Adjusted general and administrative expenses 1 for the second quarter of 2026 were $176.2 million, compared to $159.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. The effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 24.3%, a decrease from 24.5% in the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in U.S. federal income tax credits, partially offset by lower tax benefits from stock option exercises and equity vesting. Net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $403.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to $436.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net income 1 for the second quarter of 2026 was $418.9 million, or $0.33 per adjusted diluted share, compared to $450.4 million, or $0.33 per adjusted diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. During the second quarter of 2026 we repurchased $630.7 million of stock at an average price per share of $32.55. As of June 30, 2026, $1.7 billion remained available under share repurchase authorizations from our Board of Directors, including an additional $1.3 billion in authorizations approved by our Board of Directors on June 11, 2026. The repurchase authorization may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. More information will be available in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which will be filed with the SEC in accordance with applicable rules. Outlook For 2026, management is anticipating the following: • Full year comparable restaurant sales growth in the low single digit range • 350 to 370 new restaurant openings, which includes 10 to 15 international partner-operated restaurants. Around 80% of new company-owned restaurants will have a Chipotlane • An estimated underlying full year effective tax rate between 24% and 26% before discrete items Definitions The following definitions apply to these terms as used throughout this release: • Comparable restaurant sales, or sales comps, and comparable restaurant transactions , represent the change in period-over-period total revenue or transactions for company-owned restaurants in operation for at least 13 full calendar months. • Average restaurant sales refers to the average trailing 12-month food and beverage revenue for company-owned restaurants in operation for at least 12 full calendar months. • Restaurant level operating margin represents total revenue less direct restaurant operating costs, expressed as a percent of total revenue. • Digital sales represent food and beverage revenue for company-owned restaurants generated through the Chipotle website, Chipotle app or third-party delivery aggregators. Digital sales include revenue deferrals associated with Chipotle Rewards. • Partner-operated restaurants represent Chipotle restaurants over which Chipotle does not have a controlling financial interest and for which Chipotle does not directly manage day-to-day operations. This includes restaurants operated by third parties pursuant to license or franchise agreements and restaurants in which Chipotle holds a minority, non‑controlling ownership interest. 1 Restaurant level operating margin, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted net income, adjusted general and administrative expenses, and non-GAAP effective income tax rate are non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations to GAAP measures and further information are set forth in the table at the end of this press release. Conference Call Details and Supplemental Slides Chipotle will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern time to discuss second quarter 2026 financial results and provide a business update for the third quarter to date. In connection with the call, supplemental slides for the call will be available on the company's website at ir.chipotle.com/presentations. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-888-317-6003 or, for international callers, by dialing 1-412-317-6061 and entering code: 3937444. The call will be webcast live on the company's website at ir.chipotle.com/events. An archived webcast will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call. About Chipotle Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. There are over 4,200 restaurants as of June 30, 2026, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East and it is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in the United States, Canada and Europe. With nearly 140,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release, in the July 29, 2026, conference call and in the supplemental slides for the call are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements under “Outlook,” and about our anticipated full year 2026 comparable restaurant sales growth, the number of new company-owned and international partner-operated restaurant openings in 2026, expected number of restaurants with Chipotlanes, and estimated underlying effective 2026 full year tax rate, as well as statements about the expected success of our “Recipe for Growth” strategy, our future food, beverage, packaging, labor, general and administrative and other costs, future estimated tax rates and future long-term prospects. We use words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “should”, “may”, “approximately”, “estimate”, “confident”, “assuming”, “expect”, “intend”, “project”, “target”, “goal” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information available to us as of the date of this release and speak only as of the date they are made. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements, including but not limited to: wage inflation and state or local regulations mandating higher minimum wages; the competitive labor market, which impacts our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; the impact of any union organizing efforts and our responses to such efforts; increases in ingredient and other operating costs due to inflation, global conflicts, severe weather, our Food with Integrity philosophy, tariffs, or trade restrictions; intermittent supply shortages relating to our Food with Integrity philosophy, rapid expansion, limited time offerings, and supply chain disruptions; risks and impacts of food safety incidents and food-borne illnesses; our reliance on certain information technology systems and potential material failures, interruptions, or outages; risks that our investments in new technology and technological innovations may not generate returns; privacy and cybersecurity risks, including breaches, unauthorized access, theft, modification, destruction, or ransom of guest or employee personal or confidential information stored on our network or the network of third party providers; the impact of competition, including from sources outside the restaurant industry; the impact of government laws and regulations relating to our employees, employment practices, restaurant design and construction, and the sale of food or alcoholic beverages; our ability to achieve our planned growth, such as the costs and availability of suitable new restaurant sites, construction materials, and contractors and restaurant equipment; the expected costs and risks related to our international expansion, including through partner-operated restaurants in the Middle East, Asia, and Mexico; our ability to achieve expected levels of comparable restaurant sales due to factors such as changes in guests' perceptions of our brand, including as a result of negative publicity or social media posts and decreased consumer spending or restaurant visits, or the inability to increase menu prices or realize the benefits of menu price increases; failure to meet market expectations for our financial performance or any announced guidance and the impact thereof; the potential impact of activist shareholder actions or tactics; failure to attract or retain key executive talent; the impact of our brand, marketing, promotional, advertising, and pricing strategies, digital platform and menu innovations; our reliance on third party delivery services and the information technology infrastructure; and enforcement and litigation risks, including possible governmental actions and potential litigation related to food safety incidents, cybersecurity incidents, employment or privacy laws, advertising claims, contract disputes, or other matters. In addition, many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are, or could be, exacerbated by any worsening of the global business and macroeconomic environment. These statements also are subject to other risk factors described from time to time in our SEC reports, including our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are available on the investor relations page of our website at ir.Chipotle.com. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Three months ended June 30, 2026 2025 Food and beverage revenue $ 3,332,792  99.5  % $ 3,047,754  99.5  % Delivery service revenue 15,770  0.5  15,639  0.5  Total revenue 3,348,562  100.0  3,063,393  100.0  Restaurant operating costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below): Food, beverage and packaging 993,573  29.7  885,989  28.9  Labor 836,450  25.0  756,261  24.7  Occupancy 174,210  5.2  154,250  5.0  Other operating costs 499,764  14.9  428,663  14.0  General and administrative expenses 190,471  5.7  172,151  5.6  Depreciation and amortization 98,327  2.9  90,945  3.0  Pre-opening costs 16,364  0.5  10,610  0.3  Impairment, closure costs, and asset disposals 13,808  0.4  5,467  0.2  Total operating expenses 2,822,967  84.3  2,504,336  81.8  Income from operations 525,595  15.7  559,057  18.2  Interest and other income, net 7,677  0.2  18,355  0.6  Income before income taxes 533,272  15.9  577,412  18.8  Provision for income taxes 129,725  3.9  141,285  4.6  Net income $ 403,547  12.1  % $ 436,127  14.2  % Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.32  $ 0.32  Diluted $ 0.32  $ 0.32  Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Basic 1,277,363 1,344,955 Diluted 1,279,064 1,350,236 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) Six months ended June 30, 2026 2025 Food and beverage revenue $ 6,405,522  99.5  % $ 5,907,585  99.5  % Delivery service revenue 31,282  0.5  31,061  0.5  Total revenue 6,436,804  100.0  5,938,646  100.0  Restaurant operating costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below): Food, beverage and packaging 1,906,919  29.6  1,724,392  29.0  Labor 1,641,861  25.5  1,474,487  24.8  Occupancy 344,091  5.3  304,091  5.1  Other operating costs 980,407  15.2  843,824  14.2  General and administrative expenses 394,191  6.1  344,934  5.8  Depreciation and amortization 195,045  3.0  178,156  3.0  Pre-opening costs 28,005  0.4  18,820  0.3  Impairment, closure costs, and asset disposals 23,627  0.4  11,635  0.2  Total operating expenses 5,514,146  85.7  4,900,339  82.5  Income from operations 922,658  14.3  1,038,307  17.5  Interest and other income, net 16,419  0.3  40,608  0.7  Income before income taxes 939,077  14.6  1,078,915  18.2  Provision for income taxes 232,706  3.6  256,189  4.3  Net income $ 706,371  11.0  % $ 822,726  13.9  % Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.55  $ 0.61  Diluted $ 0.55  $ 0.61  Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Basic 1,287,792 1,349,737 Diluted 1,290,462 1,355,478 CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share data) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (unaudited)   Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 228,199  $ 350,545  Accounts receivable, net 100,307  156,466  Inventory 46,622  49,508  Prepaid expenses and other current assets 115,953  120,450  Income tax receivable -  91,393  Investments 449,658  698,591  Total current assets 940,739  1,466,953  Leasehold improvements, property and equipment, net 2,866,970  2,679,361  Long-term investments 97,079  197,123  Restricted cash 35,554  35,364  Operating lease assets 4,768,273  4,463,010  Other assets 134,031  130,781  Goodwill 21,939  21,939  Total assets $ 8,864,585  $ 8,994,531  Liabilities and shareholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 255,125  $ 212,813  Accrued payroll and benefits 284,595  250,126  Accrued liabilities 219,020  182,448  Unearned revenue 218,795  240,375  Current operating lease liabilities 317,002  302,380  Income tax payable 20,543  -  Total current liabilities 1,315,080  1,188,142  Long-term operating lease liabilities 5,102,194  4,773,434  Deferred income tax liabilities 163,473  125,674  Other liabilities 84,047  76,674  Total liabilities 6,664,794  6,163,924  Shareholders' equity: Common stock, $0.01 par value, 11,500,000 shares authorized, 1,267,838 and 1,304,360 shares issued as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 12,678  13,044  Additional paid-in capital 2,263,510  2,204,944  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,233) (7,289) Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit) (67,164) 619,908  Total shareholders' equity 2,199,791  2,830,607  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 8,864,585  $ 8,994,531  CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited) Six months ended June 30, 2026 2025 Operating activities Net income $ 706,371  $ 822,726  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 195,045  178,156  Deferred income tax provision 37,805  (9,890) Impairment, closure costs, and asset disposals 22,981  11,056  Provision for credit losses (335) (1,247) Stock-based compensation expense 54,518  75,150  Other 906  7,622  Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 54,640  39,946  Inventory 2,773  8,493  Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,809) (3,606) Operating lease assets 164,061  150,957  Other assets 3,354  (362) Accounts payable 37,130  12,360  Accrued payroll and benefits 36,433  (24,689) Accrued liabilities 45,300  2,126  Unearned revenue (12,652) (25,555) Income tax payable/receivable 111,882  (13,433) Operating lease liabilities (127,943) (113,450) Other long-term liabilities 1,543  2,042  Net cash provided by operating activities 1,332,003  1,118,402  Investing activities Purchases of leasehold improvements, property and equipment (397,601) (305,395) Purchases of investments (5,520) (6,500) Maturities of investments 349,766  319,962  Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities (53,355) 8,067  Financing activities Repurchase of common stock (1,354,905) (997,055) Tax withholding on stock-based compensation awards (49,397) (33,319) Other financing activities 2,798  1,540  Net cash used in financing activities (1,401,504) (1,028,834) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalent