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Dec 31, 2022

Chipotle Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Chipotle's Q4 2022 earnings demonstrated an increase in revenue and earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. reported an 11.2% increase in total revenue to $2.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by a 5.6% increase in comparable restaurant sales and new restaurant openings. Diluted earnings per share was $8.02, while adjusted diluted earnings per share was $8.29.

Total revenue increased by 11.2% to $2.2 billion.

Comparable restaurant sales increased by 5.6%.

Operating margin was 13.6%, up from 8.1%.

Diluted earnings per share was $8.02, compared to $4.69.

Total Revenue
$2.18B
Previous year: $1.96B
+11.2%
EPS
$0.17
Previous year: $0.11
+54.5%
Comparable Sales Increase
5.6%
Previous year: 15.2%
-63.2%
Net Restaurant Openings
100
Previous year: 78
+28.2%
Gross Profit
$523M
Previous year: $396M
+31.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$384M
Previous year: $815M
-52.9%
Free Cash Flow
$258M
Previous year: $317M
-18.5%
Total Assets
$6.93B
Previous year: $6.65B
+4.1%

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Forward Guidance

For 2023, Chipotle anticipates first quarter comparable restaurant sales growth in the high-single-digits and expects to open between 255 and 285 new restaurants.

Positive Outlook

  • First quarter comparable restaurant sales growth in the high-single-digits
  • Opening of 255 to 285 new restaurants
  • Continued focus on Chipotlanes
  • Anticipated utility, construction, permit and material supply delays do not worsen