Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Apple vs. Chipotle
It might seem like a strange comparison to pit Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) against each other, but these are two companies that are very popular among investors. While both face certain headwinds from things like tariffs and a bit of consumer uncertainty, I'm going to throw a real zinger out there, and call Chipotle the better investment at this time. Here's why.First and foremost, let's look at how these two stocks have been doing. Over the last five years, Chipotle has been a much more consistent performer in terms of top-line revenue growth, expanding by 14.5% annually over the last few years. In comparison, Apple's momentum has slid since 2021, with revenue growth in the low single digits, and even negative 2.8% in 2023.Image source: Getty ImagesContinue reading
It might seem like a strange comparison to pit Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) against each other, but these are two companies that are very popular among investors. While both face certain headwinds from things like tariffs and a bit of consumer uncertainty, I'm going to throw a real zinger out there, and call Chipotle the better investment at this time. Here's why.
First and foremost, let's look at how these two stocks have been doing. Over the last five years, Chipotle has been a much more consistent performer in terms of top-line revenue growth, expanding by 14.5% annually over the last few years. In comparison, Apple's momentum has slid since 2021, with revenue growth in the low single digits, and even negative 2.8% in 2023.
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