SanDisk Corporation (SNDK), Chipotle (CMG) and Five Reasons Not to Worry This Week

Finally, we have Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG). The burrito roller still doesn’t have a problem attracting long lines to its growing chain of fast-casual restaurants, but the “food with integrity” company has been coming up short on the bottom line lately. After consistent market-thumping results after being spun off by Mickey D’s, Chipotle has posted lower-than-expected earnings in back-to-back quarters.

The stock has fallen over the past year. Chipotle’s trading 23% lower than it was when it peaked last April. It will be a defining moment when Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) reports on Thursday. If it wants to bring back growth investors and justify its still-lofty market premium, it’s going to have to make sure that it gets back to besting the pros.

Cross those fingers, but know the fundamentals
Investors in these five stocks have a right to be excited. They are all improving their financial situations. They are worthy of the gains that the market rally has bestowed upon them over the past year.

I wouldn’t be uncomfortable owning any of these companies. They’re doing the right thing, regardless of Mr. Market’s mood swings.

The expectations may be high, but these five stocks wouldn’t have it any other way.

The article 5 Reasons Not to Worry This Week originally appeared on Fool.com.

Longtime Fool contributor Rick Munarriz has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill and Intuitive Surgical. The Motley Fool owns shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Intuitive Surgical.

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