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Chipotle Q4 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q4 2025 earnings summary3 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Revenue for 2025 grew 5.4% year-over-year to $11.9 billion, driven by new restaurant openings despite a 1.7% decline in comparable sales.

  • Adjusted diluted EPS increased 4.5% to $1.17, with net income at $1.54 billion for 2025.

  • Opened a record 345 new restaurants globally, surpassing 4,000 total locations, and launched the "Recipe for Growth" strategy.

  • Strategic focus included operational excellence, menu innovation, technology deployment, and international expansion.

  • Leadership transitions and internal promotions were highlighted, with ongoing searches for key executive roles.

Financial highlights

  • Q4 revenue rose 4.9% to $3.0 billion, with comparable sales down 2.5% and digital sales accounting for over 36% of revenue.

  • Restaurant-level operating margin was 25.4% for 2025 and 23.4% for Q4, with a $27 million gift card breakage benefit in Q4.

  • Adjusted diluted EPS for Q4 was $0.25, flat year-over-year.

  • Opened 132 new restaurants in Q4, including 97 company-owned and 7 partner-operated.

  • Ended the year with $1.3 billion in cash and no debt; repurchased $2.4 billion in stock.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 comparable restaurant sales expected to be about flat, with comps anticipated to improve as the year progresses.

  • Plans to open 350 to 370 new restaurants in 2026, including 10 to 15 international partner-operated locations.

  • Pricing expected to contribute 1%-2% for the year, while inflation is projected at 3%-4%, creating margin pressure.

  • Marketing spend to remain elevated, supporting limited-time offers and new product launches.

  • Long-term targets include over 7,000 North American restaurants and $4 million AUVs with margins approaching 30%.

Prioritization of 'Recipe for Growth' initiatives
Transaction recovery plan beyond menu pricing
Sustainability of cost efficiencies and margin trends
HEAT package comp sales lift and rollout pace
Path to 30% restaurant margins given 2026 pressure
CMO search impact on evolving marketing strategy
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Frequently asked questions

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a popular fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in Mexican cuisine. The company is known for its focus on high-quality ingredients and sustainable practices. Chipotle's menu features a variety of customizable burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads, with options for vegetarians and vegans.

The company's commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients has earned it a loyal following of customers who appreciate the quality of its food.

The main business segments

Chipotle operates through two main business segments: Restaurants and Other. The Restaurants segment includes all of the company's restaurant operations in the United States and internationally. The Other segment includes the company's non-restaurant operations, such as catering and delivery services.

Interesting facts about Chipotle

Chipotle operates over 3,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. The company has a strong presence in the fast-casual restaurant industry, with a focus on providing a high-quality dining experience that is also affordable.

The company was founded in 1993 in Denver, Colorado, by Steve Ells, who originally intended to open a fine-dining restaurant. However, the success of Chipotle's first location, which offered a limited menu of burritos, tacos, and salads, led the company to focus on fast-casual dining. Chipotle was actually one of the first in the fast-food industry to offer digital ordering and payment options.

The company has also been recognized for its innovative marketing campaigns, such as its "Scarecrow" campaign that highlighted the importance of sustainable agriculture.

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