Analysts See $1.37 EPS for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG); Chefs Warehouse (CHEF)’s Sentiment Is 1.03

January 12, 2018 - By Hazel Jackson

Analysts expect Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) to report $1.37 EPS on February, 1.They anticipate $0.82 EPS change or 149.09% from last quarter’s $0.55 EPS. CMG’s profit would be $38.68 million giving it 59.40 P/E if the $1.37 EPS is correct. After having $1.33 EPS previously, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.’s analysts see 3.01% EPS growth. The stock increased 1.15% or $3.7 during the last trading session, reaching $325.5. About 813,572 shares traded. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) has risen 7.62% since January 12, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 9.08% the S&P500.

The ChefsÂ’ Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food products in the United States and Canada. The company has market cap of $579.20 million. The Company’s product portfolio includes approximately 43,000 stock-keeping units comprising specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products. It has a 37.69 P/E ratio. The firm also offers a line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as food products, such as cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour.

Rutabaga Capital Management Llc Ma holds 1.42% of its portfolio in The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. for 343,900 shares. Eagle Boston Investment Management Inc owns 370,177 shares or 0.75% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Llc has 0.75% invested in the company for 4.29 million shares. The Massachusetts-based Aristotle Capital Boston Llc has invested 0.54% in the stock. Wasatch Advisors Inc, a Utah-based fund reported 2.06 million shares.

Analysts await The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF) to report earnings on February, 20. They expect $0.22 earnings per share, up 22.22% or $0.04 from last year’s $0.18 per share. CHEF’s profit will be $6.26M for 23.13 P/E if the $0.22 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.11 actual earnings per share reported by The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 100.00% EPS growth.

The stock increased 1.75% or $0.35 during the last trading session, reaching $20.35. About 126,163 shares traded. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) has declined 1.13% since January 12, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 17.83% the S&P500.

Ratings analysis reveals 50% of Chefs’ Warehouse’s analysts are positive. Out of 2 Wall Street analysts rating Chefs’ Warehouse, 1 give it “Buy”, 0 “Sell” rating, while 1 recommend “Hold”. The lowest target is $12.0 while the high is $18.0. The stock’s average target of $15 is -26.29% below today’s ($20.35) share price. CHEF was included in 2 notes of analysts from September 23, 2016. The firm has “Equal Weight” rating given on Friday, September 23 by Barclays Capital. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Friday, April 7 by Canaccord Genuity.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. The company has market cap of $9.19 billion. As of December 31, 2016, the firm operated 2,198 Chipotle restaurants throughout the United States, as well as 29 international Chipotle restaurants; and 23 restaurants with non-Chipotle concepts. It has a 63.39 P/E ratio.