Salmonella Outbreak Could Hit Chipotle (CMG) Sales and Stock Near-Term, Goldman Sachs Says

Goldman Sachs analyst Karen Holthouse offered some quick commentary on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) following reports of a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.

"We believe this could lead to some near-term sales disruption, and a negative stock reaction, but we do not expect this report to inflict permanent damage to the brand," Holthouse said.

The firm said the longer-term story on CMG remains intact and they remain Buy-rated on the shares.

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