The CFO disposed of 9,276 shares at $35.29 per share for a total transaction value of ~$327,000.
The non-discretionary transaction involved shares representing 10% of the equity holdings prior to the filing.
The disposal was executed entirely through a direct holding to satisfy tax liabilities associated with the vesting of restricted stock units.
The remaining direct stake of 83,882 shares represents a market value of $3.19 million as of the transaction date.
Adam T. Rymer, Chief Financial Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG), disposed of 9,276 shares on Aug. 22, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $327,000 |
| Shares sold | 9,276 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 83,882 |
| Post-transaction value | $3.2 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($35.29).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-24) | $38.02 |
| Market Capitalization | $48.8 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $12.4 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | $1.4 billion |
Chipotle Mexican Grill operates approximately 4,000 restaurant locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and other European markets, positioning itself as a leading fast-casual dining concept with significant scale. The company differentiates itself by emphasizing high-quality, customizable ingredients and operational efficiency, enabling it to capture market share in the competitive quick-service restaurant sector. With $12.4 billion in TTM revenue and a market capitalization of $48.8 billion, Chipotle demonstrates substantial financial strength and investor confidence in its growth trajectory and operational execution.
This sale from CFO Rymer shouldn’t be something for investors to fret over, as it was merely done for tax purposes related to a preplanned transaction. Rymer still holds plenty of shares, so it isn’t as though they are aligned with CMG stock’s success over the long haul. Furthermore, since the transactions are scheduled and this sale is tax-related, this doesn’t suggest they see Chipotle’s stock as either discounted or overvalued.
As for Chipotle itself, I believe the stock remains a fairly interesting buy-the-dip opportunity, trading 45% below its all-time high. Following this pullback, CMG stock trades at 21 times cash from operations, well below its 10-year average of 35. What this P/CFO of 21 shows is that if Chipotle weren’t spending heavily to grow its store count, it would be a reasonably valued compounder. Planning to grow its store count by 9% this year, Chipotle plans to steadily add to its current store count of over 4,100 locations.
Opening its first store in Mexico, and with a handful of new locations in foreign markets, it might not be unrealistic to consider that Chipotle could still double its store count, or more, over the long haul. Best yet, the company is buying back shares hand over fist while the stock’s price is discounted. I’ll be looking to buy more shares of the company for my daughter, as it is one of her favorite restaurants, an easy investment to learn from, and a reasonably priced stock right now.
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Josh Kohn-Lindquist has positions in Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: short September 2026 $35 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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