Operating Income
Operating Income
Chipotle Mexican Grill Operating Income decreased by 11.9% to $420.32M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.1%, from $415.73M to $420.32M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Income shows an upward trend with a 24.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Growth in operating income suggests that the core business is becoming more profitable and efficient.
Detailed definition
The profit realized from a business's own operations after deducting operating expenses like wages, depreciation, and co...
Peer comparison
This is a key metric for comparing the fundamental business performance of companies with different tax or debt structures.
Metric ID:
operating_incomeHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $245.53M | $239.68M | $158.30M | $190.22M | $337.60M | $336.25M | $296.33M | $367.61M | $431.81M | $394.95M | $363.45M | $441.29M | $586.05M | $473.26M | $415.73M | $479.25M | $559.06M | $477.17M | $420.32M |
| QoQ Change | — | -2.4% | -34.0% | +20.2% | +77.5% | -0.4% | -11.9% | +24.1% | +17.5% | -8.5% | -8.0% | +21.4% | +32.8% | -19.2% | -12.2% | +15.3% | +16.7% | -14.6% | -11.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +37.5% | +40.3% | +87.2% | +93.3% | +27.9% | +17.5% | +22.6% | +20.0% | +35.7% | +19.8% | +14.4% | +8.6% | -4.6% | +0.8% | +1.1% |
Range$158.30M – $586.05M
CAGR+12.7%
Avg YoY Growth+28.1%
Median YoY Growth+20.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | $653.09M | $728.18M | $623.57M | $582.67M |
| Total | $479.25M | $559.06M | $477.17M | $420.32M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chipotle Mexican Grill's operating income?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported operating income of $420.32M in Q4 2025.
- How has Chipotle Mexican Grill's operating income changed year-over-year?
- Chipotle Mexican Grill's operating income increased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $415.73M to $420.32M.
- What is the long-term trend for Chipotle Mexican Grill's operating income?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Chipotle Mexican Grill's operating income has grown at a 24.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $804.94M to $1.94B.
- What does operating income mean?
- The profit earned from core business activities, before accounting for interest and taxes.