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# Chipotle Stock Rips Higher After Q2 Earnings — Here's Why

**Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.** (NYSE:CMG) posted its second-quarter results after Wednesday’s closing bell, beating analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines.

Here’s a look at the details inside the report. 

-   **CMG stock is moving.** Watch the price action here.

## **Chipotle Q2 Details**       

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported quarterly earnings of 33 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 32 cents, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Quarterly revenue came in at $3.35 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.33 billion and was up from $3.06 billion in the same period last year.

Chipotle reported the following second-quarter highlights (year-over-year): 

-   Comparable restaurant sales increased 2.2%
-   Operating margin was 15.7%, a decrease from 18.2%
-   Restaurant level operating margin was 25.2%, a decrease from 27.4%
-   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 CEO **Scott Boatwright**. 

“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,” Boatwright added.  

**CMG Stock Price Activity:** According to data from Benzinga Pro, Chipotle stock was up 6.6% to $36.50 in Wednesday’s extended trading.  

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