| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 74 | 18.8x | 17.8x | Top tier | |
Growth | 47 | 4.5% | 7.1% | Around median | |
Quality | 58 | 9.0% | 4.5% | Around median | |
Safety | 55 | 2.3x | 2.6x | Around median | |
Capital Return | 38 | 0.94% | 2.12% | Bottom tier | |
Momentum | 90 | 42.3% | 2.9% | Top tier | |
Sentiment | 78 | 8 | 3 | Top tier |
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Cinemark Holdings, Inc. operates a global network of movie theaters and generates revenue primarily from admissions, food and beverages, and film-related merchandise. The company supports these sources through premium-priced formats and experiences such as XD, IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX, and D-BOX, alongside strategic pricing, loyalty programs, and direct marketing. On July 30, 2026, management said its directly addressable customer base had reached 40 million customers globally and that direct channels represented approximately 50% of the activity referenced in the call.
Fiscal Q2 2026 delivered the first quarterly global revenue exceeding $1 billion in Cinemark's history, with quarterly records in admissions revenue, food and beverage revenue, spending per patron, merchandise, premium experience performance, and loyalty transactions. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reached a record $294 million, with a margin of 27.1%, the second-highest quarterly margin in the company's history and only ten basis points below the record. The quarter also generated nearly $300 million in free cash flow, compared with capital expenditures exceeding $60 million, while the international business in Latin America posted record adjusted earnings and margin, and the domestic business margin exceeded 27%.
EDGAR filings show that fiscal 2025 revenue was $3.1 billion, net income was $138.2 million, and earnings per share were $1.04, while revenue for the twelve months ended in 2026 was approximately $3.2 billion, net income was $170.7 million, and earnings per share were approximately $1.49. In fiscal Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $643.1 million, a net loss of $6.4 million, and negative earnings per share of $0.06, before the record operating improvement announced in fiscal Q2 2026. This progression reflects earnings sensitivity to attendance levels and the strength of the film slate, because approximately 40% of the cost structure is fixed and provides operating leverage when box office and ancillary revenue increase.
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The analyst consensus on CNK stock is neutral, with an average price target of $38.67 and a wide range between $30 and $43. The average target is near the upper end of the 52-week range of $38.98, while the highest target exceeds it and the lowest target remains within the range, a divergence that reflects differing estimates regarding the sustainability of operating leverage following the record quarter and the dependence of results on the strength of the film slate. Earnings per share of approximately $1.49 for the twelve months ended in 2026 provide an operating reference point, but the absence of a buy consensus and the wide target range highlight the conservative aspect of the valuation.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-31; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
Quarterly global revenue exceeded $1 billion for the first time in the company's history, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization reached $294 million, with a margin of 27.1%. Cinemark posted records in admissions, food and beverages, spending per patron, merchandise, premium experiences, and loyalty transactions. Management attributed this to a strong film slate, improved operating leverage, market share gains, and investments in the guest experience. Free cash flow for the quarter approached $300 million, with capital expenditures exceeding $60 million.
The company relies on food and beverages, merchandise, and premium experiences to increase spending per patron, and these categories posted record results in fiscal Q2 2026. Merchandise sales alone reached $25 million, supported by improvements in assortment, product distribution, and inventory management. During the first half of fiscal 2026, Cinemark added seven XD auditoriums, 12 ScreenX auditoriums, two IMAX auditoriums, 112 D-BOX auditoriums, and three 70-millimeter projectors. The network includes approximately 350 auditoriums globally in XD, IMAX, and ScreenX formats and approximately 660 auditoriums equipped with D-BOX technology.
Management estimated on the July 30, 2026 call that visit frequency among audiences under age 25 increased by approximately 20% year over year. Creator-led films such as Backrooms and Obsession, following Iron Lung, helped attract younger audiences with an existing connection to the creators. Cinemark uses social and digital marketing and influencer networks to convert this interest into ticket sales. A base of 40 million directly addressable customers also gives the company a channel to encourage repeat visits through more personalized offers.
Management said studios began committing more extensively to a 45-day exclusive theatrical window during fiscal Q2 2026. Cinemark believes that longer exclusivity could enhance the value of watching films in theaters before they move to other channels. However, it explained on the July 30, 2026 call that the change is still in its early stages and that its long-term impact cannot yet be measured accurately. Therefore, the window represents a potential supporting factor rather than a guaranteed financial outcome in the provided data.
Revenue and attendance are directly linked to film quality and release timing, and management warned about the clustering of major releases during certain periods in the second half of fiscal 2026. In Latin America, the company faces currency fluctuations, inflation, mandatory wage increases, and laws that limit staffing flexibility. Electricity, credit card, maintenance, and cleaning expenses also rise with increased activity, and management expects energy price pressure to continue during the second half of fiscal 2026. In addition, the company needs more time to determine how much of its market share gains can be considered permanent.
The average analyst price target is $38.67, with the highest target at $43 and the lowest at $30, while the consensus rating is neutral. The average target is near the top of the 52-week range of $38.98, while the highest target exceeds that level and the lowest remains within the range of $21.60 to $38.98. The $13 difference between the highest and lowest targets indicates clear divergence in estimates of the sustainability of the record results. This divergence centers on operating leverage, the strength of the film slate, and the company's ability to maintain market share gains and margins.
