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Analysts Adjust Price Targets for Chipotle Mexican Grill Following Q3 2026 Earnings

Several financial institutions, including Bernstein, JPMorgan, Guggenheim, and Telsey Advisory, adjusted their price targets for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. on October 29, 2026, following the company's third-quarter earnings report.

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