•Mizuho jumps into the debate on Chipotle (CMG +0.2%) in a new note today.
•"As the bear thesis drifts towards restaurant margins and valuation on a depressed earnings power, we see upside opportunity. We're mindful that there's a common sequence for restaurant comp recoveries following major incidents, and investors may need to wait until 4Q17-1Q18 for a true litmus test," writes the analyst team.
•The firm rates CMG at Buy and assigns a price target of $533 to the restaurant stock. The 52-week high on Chipotle is $499.00.