Chipotle Mexican Grill reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates, while revenue met forecasts reflecting a nearly 13% increase in net sales. The restaurant chain's transactions rose 4% in the quarter, outperforming the broader restaurant industry, where traffic has declined as more consumers cook at home. Sales have been volatile in early 2025, with executives attributing the fluctuations to weather impacts, including Los Angeles wildfires. CFO Adam Rymer noted that while transaction trends remain strong, the company expects low to mid-single-digit same-store sales growth due to tougher year-over-year comparisons.
