Chipotle: One Good Quarter Doesn't Reset The Risk Profile

Chipotle delivered a Q2 beat with comp sales rebounding to 2.2% growth, driven by new menu items and a revamped rewards program. Despite revenue and comp growth, CMG's net income and EPS declined due to rising food and labor costs, compressing restaurant-level margins. I maintain a "Sell" rating, citing unsustainable valuation at over 20x P/E and ongoing EPS compression despite recent operational improvements.