Chipotle Stock Plunges ~25% In One Month—Is the Freefall Over?

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) dropped roughly 25% in the past month amid mounting worries over consumer spending and lower‑than‑expected sales growth. According to recent financial commentary, the chain reported same‑store sales growth of only 0.3% in Q3, trailing analyst expectations of ~1.36%. A key headwind: younger customers aged 25–35 and households earning under $100 k—who together represent a major portion of Chipotle’s business—are scaling back on dining out given rising student‑loan repayments, stagnant wages, and inflation pressures. In response, management trimmed its full‑year same‑store sales outlook to a low single‑digit decline, signalling caution that the worst may still be ahead. That said, some analysts now view the plunge as a potential buying opportunity—provided the company can shore up traffic and get its key demographic back. #Chipotle #CMG #FastCasualRestaurants #ConsumerSpending #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM