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 October 2026 at $30.85, down 3.44% for the month and −26.13% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CMG is −16.62%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −11.56% versus its 200-day moving average ($34.88), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CMG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −99.66%, with a relative strength index reading of 45.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Chipotle Mexican Grill ended October 2026 at $30.85, posting a monthly return of −3.44%. The S&P 500 returned +1.60% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.04%.
The current quarter stands at −3.44% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −11.56% versus the 200-day moving average ($34.88).
Year-to-date, CMG is −16.62% against SPY +13.62%, a gap of −30.25%. The stock is currently −27.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −58.89%.
| Period | CMG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.67% | +0.67% | −5.34% |
| 1 Week | −3.14% | +1.20% | −4.34% |
| 1 Month | −3.44% | +1.60% | −5.04% |
| 3 Months | −11.86% | +4.03% | −15.89% |
| 6 Months | −0.03% | +22.61% | −22.64% |
| YTD | −16.62% | +13.62% | −30.25% |
| 12 Months | −26.13% | +15.78% | −41.91% |
| 3 Years | −17.14% | +82.53% | −99.66% |
| 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 | Sep 2026 | −15.99% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −14.00% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | −13.30% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −30.20% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.59% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.49% |
| Q2 2026 | +6.22% |
| Q3 2026 | −6.03% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −3.44% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +64.83% |
| 2024 | +31.83% |
| 2025 | −38.64% |
| 2026 | −16.62% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $42.82 (2025-10-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $28.03 (2026-06-04) |
| Current Price | $30.85 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $34.88 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −11.56% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −58.89% (2026-06-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −27.95% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 45.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −99.66% |
| RS Peak | 143.5 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 42.4 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CMG's return for this report period?
CMG returned −3.44% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-05.
Has CMG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CMG: −16.62% vs SPY: +13.62%.
What is CMG's 12-month return?
−26.13% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CMG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −11.56% versus 200DMA ($34.88).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−58.89% on 2026-06-04.