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Chipotle Mexican Grill stock has fallen by 23.8% in less than a month, from levels of $58.24 on 7/1/2025 to $44.38 now. Should you buy this dip? Dip buying is a viable strategy for quality stocks that have a history of recovering from dips.
 
As it turns out, Chipotle Mexican Grill passes basic quality checks. However, it only has one past instance where it dipped sharply (>30% in 30 days), and returned 141% in one year and 157% as peak return subsequently.
 
That said, if you seek upside with lower volatility than individual stocks, the Trefis High Quality portfolio presents an alternative – having outperformed the S&P 500 and generated returns exceeding 91% since its inception.
 
Historical Median Returns Post Dips
 

Period Past Median Return
1M 23.4%
3M 66.0%
6M 117.0%
12M 141.0%

 
Historical Dip-Wise Details
 
CMG had 1 events since 1/1/2020 where the dip threshold of -30% within 30 days was triggered

  • 157% median peak return within 1 year of dip event
  • 334 days is the median time to peak return after a dip event
  • -23% median max drawdown within 1 year of dip event

30 Day Dip CMG Subsequent Performance
Date CMG SPY 1Y Peak
Return
Max
Drop
# Days
to Peak
Median     141% 157% -23% 334
3122020 -31% -24% 141% 157% -23% 334

 
Chipotle Mexican Grill Passes Basic Financial Quality Checks
 
Revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet strength need to be evaluated to reduce the risk of a dip being the sign of a deteriorating business situation.

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Quality Metrics Value Quality Check
Revenue Growth (LTM) 12.6% Pass
Revenue Growth (3-Yr Avg) 13.7% Pass
Operating Cash Flow Margin (LTM) 18.2% Pass

 
Dip buying, while attractive, needs to be evaluated carefully from multiple angles. Such multi-factor analysis is exactly how we construct Trefis portfolio strategies. If you want upside with a smoother ride than an individual stock, consider the High Quality portfolio, which has outperformed the S&P, and clocked >91% returns since inception.