Chipotle Mexican Grill got a rating boost from Stephens analyst James Rutherford, to overweight from equal weight.
Rutherford also hiked his share-price target to $1,700 from $1,600. This implies 26% upside from Wednesday's closing price
The analyst cited same-store sales long-term growth prospects, strong presence in the suburbs, and near-term sales drivers including reopening, new long-term opportunities (brisket being tested), digital growth, a return of dine-in sales, a bigger ad budget as some of the factors behind the improved outlook on the shares.