Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data
The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.
Liabilities represents obligations of a company arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of economic benefits from the entity.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
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Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities showed an overall increasing trend from March 31, 2020 (approximately 666 million USD) to June 30, 2025 (around 1.13 billion USD). Fluctuations were observed during the periods, especially notable were peaks near the end of years 2022 and 2024. Accounts payable exhibited a generally positive trend with a significant increase towards late 2023 and 2024. Accrued payroll and benefits fluctuated considerably with some declines in mid-2022 but a sharp increase in early 2025 suggesting seasonal or operational shifts. Unearned revenue displayed growth with notable jumps in late 2020, 2022, and 2024, indicative of increased advance customer payments or deferred income recognition. Current operating lease liabilities consistently rose each quarter, reflecting new or extended lease obligations. Income tax payable values were sporadically reported but showed large spikes in late 2022 and mid-2023.
- Long-Term Liabilities
- Long-term liabilities steadily increased from approximately 2.87 billion USD in March 2020 to around 4.61 billion USD in June 2025. Long-term operating lease liabilities were a major contributor, increasing consistently quarter-over-quarter, indicating growth in lease commitments possibly tied to expansion. Deferred income tax liabilities decreased over the period, suggesting potential tax strategy changes or asset revaluations. Other liabilities presented a gradual increase, consistent with growing operational complexity or contingent liabilities.
- Total Liabilities
- Total liabilities rose from about 3.53 billion USD in March 2020 to roughly 5.74 billion USD by June 2025, reflecting both current and long-term liability growth. This consistent increase suggests ongoing investments, expansion, or increased borrowing requirements.
- Equity and Capital Structure
- Shareholders' equity increased steadily from approximately 1.67 billion USD in March 2020 to 3.53 billion USD by June 2025, indicating retained earnings accumulation and capital appreciation. Retained earnings increased markedly through early 2023 but showed a significant drop in value in 2024 and 2025, which may reflect large distributions, losses, or accounting adjustments. The common stock value remained relatively stable over the period while additional paid-in capital gradually increased, indicating new equity issuances or capital injections. Treasury stock value deepened substantially until early 2024, signifying large stock repurchases before the value appears to stop being reported.
- Overall Financial Position
- Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity rose steadily over the observation period, from about 5.21 billion USD to approximately 9.27 billion USD, denoting growth in the company’s balance sheet size. The increasing lease liabilities and accumulated liabilities alongside the rising shareholders’ equity demonstrate a balance between external financing and equity growth. However, the volatility in accrued payroll, retained earnings, and treasury stock in later periods suggest areas for further investigation regarding operational efficiency, profitability, and capital management policies.