CHIPOTLE ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

LAUNCHES "RECIPE FOR GROWTH" STRATEGY TO GROW TRANSACTIONS AND DRIVE ACCURACY, EFFICIENCY AND SPEED

FULL YEAR TOTAL REVENUE INCREASED 5.4% TO $11.9 BILLION

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth quarter highlights, year over year:

• Total revenue increased 4.9% to $3.0 billion
• Comparable restaurant sales decreased 2.5%
• Operating margin was 14.1%, a decrease from 14.6%
• Restaurant level operating margin¹ was 23.4%, a decrease from 24.8%
• Diluted earnings per share was $0.25, a 4.2% increase from $0.24
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share¹ remained flat at $0.25
• Opened 132 company-owned restaurants, with 97 locations including a Chipotlane, and seven international partner-operated restaurants

Full year 2025 highlights, year over year:

• Total revenue increased 5.4% to $11.9 billion
• Comparable restaurant sales decreased 1.7%
• Operating margin was 16.2%, a decrease from 16.9%
• Restaurant level operating margin¹ was 25.4%, a decrease from 26.7%
• Diluted earnings per share was $1.14, a 2.7% increase from $1.11
• Adjusted diluted earnings¹ per share was $1.17, a 4.5% increase from $1.12
• Opened 334 company-owned restaurants, with 257 locations including a Chipotlane, and 11 international partner-operated restaurants

"Through our proven business model, prudent investments in operational excellence and the support of a strong balance sheet, 2025 was a year of progress and resilience for Chipotle. Against a dynamic consumer backdrop, we opened a record number of restaurants globally and grew Q4 and full year revenue," said Scott Boatwright, Chief Executive Officer, Chipotle. "This momentum will fuel our next phase of growth, driven by our 'Recipe for Growth' strategy which leans into what uniquely differentiates our brand to accelerate transactions and expand our footprint globally."

Results for the three months ended December 31, 2025:

Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $3.0 billion, an increase of 4.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in total revenue was driven by new restaurant openings and gift card breakage revenue of $27.0 million, which represented a $19.1 million increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Gift card breakage revenue does not impact comparable restaurant sales. These increases were partially offset by a 2.5% decrease in comparable restaurant sales due to lower transactions of 3.2%, partially offset by a 0.7% increase in average check. Digital sales represented 37.2% of total food and beverage revenue.

During the fourth quarter we opened 132 company-owned restaurants, of which 97 included a Chipotlane, and seven international partner-operated restaurants. 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 fourth quarter of 2025 were 30.2% of total revenue, a decrease from 30.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the benefit of menu price increases, lower dairy costs, and cost of sales efficiencies. These decreases were partially offset by inflation, primarily in beef and chicken, and the impact from tariffs enacted in 2025.

Labor costs in the fourth quarter of 2025 were 25.5% of total revenue, an increase from 25.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to lower sales volumes and wage inflation, partially offset by the benefit from menu price increases and higher bonuses in the prior year.

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $160.3 million, compared to $191.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to lower stock-based compensation, performance bonuses and legal reserves. On a non-GAAP basis, general and administrative expenses¹ for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $162.1 million, compared to $174.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 23.7%, a decrease from 24.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by increases in U.S. federal income tax credits.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $330.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $331.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted net income¹ for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $331.3 million, or $0.25 per adjusted diluted share, compared to $340.0 million, or $0.25 per adjusted diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024.

During the fourth quarter of 2025 we repurchased $741.6 million of stock at an average price per share of $34.14. As of December 31, 2025, $1.7 billion remained available under share repurchase authorizations from our Board of Directors. The repurchase authorization may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.

Results for the full year ended December 31, 2025:

Total revenue for 2025 was $11.9 billion, an increase of 5.4% compared to 2024. The increase in total revenue was primarily driven by new restaurant openings. The increase was partially offset by a 1.7% decrease in comparable restaurant sales due to lower transactions of 2.9%, partially offset by a 1.2% increase in average check. Digital sales represented 36.7% of total food and beverage revenue.

As of December 31, 2025, there were a total of 4,056 Chipotle restaurants including 14 international partner-operated restaurants. During 2025, we opened 334 company-owned restaurants, of which 257 included a Chipotlane, and 11 international partner-operated restaurants.

Food, beverage and packaging costs for 2025 were 29.6% of total revenue, a decrease from 29.8% in 2024. The decrease was due to the benefit of menu price increases and, to a lesser extent, cost of sales efficiencies. These decreases were partially offset by inflation, primarily in beef and chicken, and the tariffs enacted in 2025.

Labor costs for 2025 were 25.1% of total revenue, an increase from 24.7% in 2024. The increase was primarily due to lower sales volumes and wage inflation, partially offset by the benefit from menu price increases.

General and administrative expenses for 2025 were $652.0 million, compared to $697.5 million for 2024. The decrease was primarily due to lower performance bonuses and legal reserves. On a non-GAAP basis, general and administrative expenses¹ for 2025 were $621.6 million compared to $686.8 million for 2024.

The effective income tax rate for 2025 was 23.6%, a decrease from 23.7% in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to increases in U.S. federal income tax credits and a reduction in nondeductible expenses. These decreases were partially offset with a reduction in excess tax benefits related to option exercises and equity vesting.

Net income for 2025 was $1.54 billion, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to $1.53 billion, or $1.11 per diluted share, in 2024. Adjusted net income¹ for 2025 was $1.57 billion, or $1.17 per adjusted diluted share, compared to $1.54 billion, or $1.12 per adjusted diluted share, in 2024.

During 2025, we repurchased $2.4 billion of stock at an average price per share of $42.54.

More information will be available in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which will be filed with the SEC in early February 2026.

"Recipe for Growth" Strategy

Chipotle's "Recipe for Growth" strategy is leaning into what uniquely differentiates the brand, all to accelerate growth and sharpen competitiveness. Specifically, the strategy is grounded in five key areas, aimed at building a stronger, more profitable Chipotle:

1. Protect and strengthen the core by driving operational and culinary excellence to deliver exceptional value for our guests;
2. Evolve the brand messaging and accelerate menu innovation and new occasions that drive demand into our restaurants;
3. Modernize our business model with industry-leading technology, including leveraging AI and relaunching our Rewards Program, to elevate the experience for our guests and teams;
4. Expand our global reach by scaling with intention through proven, company-owned and partner-operated markets, as well as strategic new regions; and
5. Cultivate the best talent in the industry that is energized and focused on speed and agility.

"Our 'Recipe for Growth' strategy should position us for success over the long-term by growing transactions and driving accuracy, efficiency and speed. We are deploying these initiatives and beginning to see results, including the early success of our high-protein menu and benefits from our high-efficiency equipment package," said Boatwright. "At the center of our strategy is the strength and relevance of our brand and our unwavering commitment to sourcing the best ingredients. We are confident in the opportunity ahead and our ability to delight guests and deliver value for shareholders."

Outlook

For 2026, management is anticipating the following:

• Full year comparable restaurant sales to be about flat
• 350 to 370 new restaurant openings, which includes 10 to 15 international partner-operated restaurants. Around 80% of company-owned restaurants will have a Chipotlane
• An estimated underlying effective full year 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 - 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.

Conference Call Details and Supplemental Slides
Chipotle will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern time to discuss our fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results as well as provide a business update on the Company's "Recipe for Growth" strategy and the first quarter of 2026. In connection, supplemental slides for the call will be available on the company's website at ir.chipotle.com/events.

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 using code: 3258333. 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 4,000 restaurants as of December 31, 2025, 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 North America and Europe. With over 130,000 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 February 3, 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 "Recipe for Growth Strategy," and about our anticipated full year 2026 comparable restaurant sales growth, number of new company-owned and international partner-owned 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 we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. 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 and the inability of our third-party suppliers and business partners to fulfill their commitments due to inflation, global conflicts, climate change, extreme weather, our Food with Integrity philosophy, tariffs or trade restrictions and supply shortages; risks of food safety incidents and food-borne illnesses; our reliance on certain information technology systems operated by us or by third parties and potential failures, outages or interruptions; our reliance on third party delivery services; privacy and cybersecurity risks, including risk of 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 laws and regulations governing employment practices, restaurant design and construction, and the sale of food or alcoholic beverages; our ability to preserve, grow, and leverage our brand reputation; the impact of our brand, marketing, promotional, advertising and pricing strategies, digital platform, menu innovations; our ability to achieve our planned growth, such as the costs and availability of suitable new restaurant sites, and the necessary restaurant equipment, technology, construction materials and contractors; and the expected costs of our international expansion plans, including through partner-operated restaurants in the Middle East, Mexico and Asia; evolving consumer preferences, demand, consumption, or spending behavior, reduction in discretionary spending and price increases, and our ability to anticipate or react to these changes; our ability to increase menu prices or realize the benefits of menu price increases to offset inflation and increased costs; 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; and the expense and outcomes of litigation, including possible governmental audits and legal actions and potential class action litigation related to food safety incidents, cybersecurity incidents, compliance with 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.

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Below are definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures in this release. The following tables provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted net income is net income excluding restaurant asset impairment and gains, corporate asset impairment and gains, expenses/(reductions) related to certain legal proceedings, stock-based compensation forfeiture, stock-based compensation retention grants, and loss on investments. Adjusted general and administrative expense is general and administrative expense excluding expenses related to certain legal proceedings, stock-based compensation forfeiture and stock-based compensation retention grants. The adjusted effective income tax rate is the effective income tax rate adjusted to reflect the after tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments. Restaurant level operating margin is equal to the revenues generated by our restaurants less their direct operating costs which consist of food, beverage and packaging, labor, occupancy and other operating costs, expressed as a percent of total revenue. This performance measure primarily includes the costs that restaurant level managers can directly control and excludes other costs that are essential to conduct our business. Management uses restaurant level operating margin as a measure of restaurant performance. Management believes restaurant level operating margin is useful to investors in that it highlights trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent to investors when relying solely on GAAP financial measures. We present these non-GAAP measures in order to facilitate meaningful evaluation of our operating performance across periods. These adjustments are intended to provide greater transparency of underlying performance and to allow investors to evaluate our business on the same basis as our management, which uses these non-GAAP measures in evaluating the company's performance. Our adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted effective income tax rate and restaurant level operating margin measures may not be comparable to other companies' adjusted measures. These adjustments are not necessarily indicative of what our actual financial performance would have been during the periods presented and should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, our results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Further details regarding these adjustments are included in the tables below.

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