CMG monthly performance report
Explore CMG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CMG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) closed September 2026 at $33.51, down 11.89% for the month and −15.53% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CMG is −9.43%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.17% versus its 200-day moving average ($34.97), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CMG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −84.39%, with a relative strength index reading of 50.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Chipotle Mexican Grill ended September 2026 at $33.51, posting a monthly return of −11.89%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −11.31%.
The current quarter stands at −1.44% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.17% versus the 200-day moving average ($34.97).
Year-to-date, CMG is −9.43% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −21.26%. The stock is currently −21.74% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −58.89%.
| Period | CMG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.50% | +1.13% | −1.64% |
| 1 Week | −7.25% | +0.63% | −7.88% |
| 1 Month | −11.89% | −0.58% | −11.31% |
| 3 Months | +2.38% | +1.64% | +0.75% |
| 6 Months | +2.92% | +15.15% | −12.23% |
| YTD | −9.43% | +11.83% | −21.26% |
| 12 Months | −15.53% | +15.69% | −31.22% |
| 3 Years | −12.39% | +72.00% | −84.39% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +13.39% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | +12.12% |
| #3 | Feb 2024 | +11.62% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +10.31% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | +9.47% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2025 | −23.63% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −19.14% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −14.00% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | −13.30% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −11.89% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +11.83% |
| Q3 2025 | −30.20% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.59% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.49% |
| Q2 2026 | +6.22% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −1.44% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +64.83% |
| 2024 | +31.83% |
| 2025 | −38.64% |
| 2026 | −9.43% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $42.82 (2025-10-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $28.03 (2026-06-04) |
| Current Price | $33.51 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $34.97 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −4.17% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −58.89% (2026-06-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −21.74% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 50.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −84.39% |
| RS Peak | 144 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 42.6 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CMG's return for this report period?
CMG returned −11.89% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has CMG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CMG: −9.43% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is CMG's 12-month return?
−15.53% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CMG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −4.17% versus 200DMA ($34.97).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−58.89% on 2026-06-04.