$CMG (-1,75 %) Chipotle Mexican Grill posted impressive results in the second quarter of 2025, far exceeding expectations. Sales increased 18.2% year over year to $2.97 billion, helped by strong customer demand and successful promotions such as Chicken Al Pastor. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.34, up 36% from last year. Comparable sales growth of 11.1% was also notable, mainly due to an 8.7% increase in transactions. Chipotle opened 52 new restaurants, 46 of which included Chipotlane, and saw operating margin increase to 28.9%. Digital sales accounted for 35.3% of total sales.
Expected sales: $2.94 billion - Outcome: $2.97 billion
Expected EPS: $0.32 - Outcome: $0.34
Expected comparable sales: +9.8% - Outcome: +11.1%