Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) controller Matthew R. Bush sold 2,675 shares of common stock on August 21, 2026, for a total of $95,631 at $35.75 per share. The transaction reduced his direct holdings to 21,415 shares, including 284 shares acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The disposal occurred as Chipotle faces renewed scrutiny over food safety. In Minnesota, health authorities reported 110 salmonella cases linked to Chipotle locations between June 14 and July 14, prompting the removal of jalapeños from affected sites. The company stated its annual financial targets do not account for potential costs arising from the outbreak.
A separate cyclosporiasis outbreak, tied to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell and sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, has reached 12,218 cases across nine states, including two confirmed deaths. Chipotle’s stock has climbed to $38.02, up nearly 14% over the past week, and maintains a financial health rating of "GOOD."
