https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chipotle-stock-pops-on-sustained-sales-momentum-in-q3Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chipotle-stock-pops-on-sustained-sales-momentum-in-q3https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chipotle-stock-pops-on-sustained-sales-momentum-in-q3#u172234Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:07 +0000Chipotle Mexican Grill shares rose following third-quarter results that surpassed sales expectations, driven by customer demand for new menu items like chicken and chips. Total revenue grew 9.6 percent to $3.3 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Comparable restaurant sales increased by 2.1 percent, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive transaction growth. Despite the top-line beat, adjusted diluted earnings per share declined 7 percent year over year to $0.27, constrained by heavy promotions and margin pressure.Why it mattersThe company faced slower sales growth throu