Why Chipotle’s Buyback May Not Be Enough to Revive the Stock

Shivank Goswami

12/15/2025

Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) recently authorized a $1.8 billion share buyback program. The stock has responded with a modest bounce, and the company has also crossed the 4,000-store milestone. With these developments in play, investors are asking whether the recent strength is worth chasing. To answer that, it's important to step back and assess where Chipotle sits within its Adhishthana cycle and what that implies for the road ahead.

Read the full article on Benzinga for deeper insights into the Adhishthana Cycle, the stock’s recent trajectory, and expert commentary.