Why Chipotle Stock Slipped In March

Shares of (NYSE: CMG) sank 14% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Restaurants have gone through a rough patch over the last few years, and Chipotle is no exception. Now, investors are becoming bearish across the sector due to fears of rising gas prices and their impact on discretionary purchases, such as dining out.

Here's why Chipotle stock fell in March, and whether it is worth buying the dip on for your portfolio today.

Chipotle reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings before March, but its results are indicative of the bearish narrative forming around it and the broader restaurant sector, especially fast-casual stocks. Same-store sales dipped 2.5% year over year last quarter, leading to a compression of operating margin from 14.6% in Q4 the year prior to 14.1% in 2025. Both figures moving in the wrong direction indicate a lack of pricing power and the inability to retain traffic at Chipotle locations.

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