Why Analysts Expect Chipotle’s EPS to Rise
In the next four quarters, analysts expect Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (CMG) EPS to grow 33.2% YoY (year-over-year) to $10.22 from $7.67, driven by revenue growth and net margin expansion. They expect the company’s net margin to expand YoY to 5.5% from 4.2%, driven by higher menu prices and sales leverage from positive SSSG (same-store sales growth), and offset by higher wages and general and administrative expenses.