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 November 2026 at $35.28, up 10.63% for the month and +12.43% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CMG is −4.65%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +4.24% versus its 200-day moving average ($33.84), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CMG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −89.35%, with a relative strength index reading of 47.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Chipotle Mexican Grill ended November 2026 at $35.28, posting a monthly return of +10.63%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +10.81%.
The current quarter stands at +10.42% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +4.24% versus the 200-day moving average ($33.84).
Year-to-date, CMG is −4.65% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −15.27%. The stock is currently −14.82% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −59.85%.
| Period | CMG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.31% | −0.36% | +0.68% |
| 1 Week | +2.47% | +2.59% | −0.13% |
| 1 Month | +10.63% | −0.18% | +10.81% |
| 3 Months | +4.50% | −2.37% | +6.87% |
| 6 Months | +9.94% | +0.83% | +9.11% |
| YTD | −4.65% | +10.62% | −15.27% |
| 12 Months | +12.43% | +12.25% | +0.18% |
| 3 Years | −17.97% | +71.37% | −89.35% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +13.39% |
| #2 | Jun 2025 | +12.12% |
| #3 | Feb 2024 | +11.62% |
| #4 | Nov 2026 | +10.63% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +10.31% |
| 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) | +10.42% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +64.83% |
| 2024 | +31.83% |
| 2025 | −38.64% |
| 2026 | −4.65% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $41.42 (2026-01-21) |
| 52-Week Low | $27.31 (2026-10-23) |
| Current Price | $35.28 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $33.84 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +4.24% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −59.85% (2026-10-23) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.82% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 47.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −89.35% |
| RS Peak | 128.8 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 37.1 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CMG's return for this report period?
CMG returned +10.63% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has CMG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CMG: −4.65% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is CMG's 12-month return?
+12.43% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CMG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +4.24% versus 200DMA ($33.84).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−59.85% on 2026-10-23.