Cinemark posts record Q3 revenue, net income up 146%
CNK•Cinemark's third-quarter revenue rose 23.5% year over year to a record $1.1 billion, while net income jumped 146% to $124 million.
1. Record quarterly results
Cinemark reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.1 billion, up 23.5% year over year, and net income of $124 million, up 146%. The company also achieved record third-quarter adjusted EBITDA and higher concession sales per patron.
2. Moviegoing trends
Cinemark attributed results to a strong slate of summer movies that drove positive box office momentum. Box office across premium large formats XD, IMAX and ScreenX rose 50% year over year and surpassed the prior record by 20%; motion seat revenue reached a quarterly high, up 62% and accounting for 7% of global box office.
3. Capital spending outlook
Cinemark expects full-year 2026 capital expenditures of about $250 million and said it remains confident in its long-term growth prospects due to favorable consumer trends and content dynamics.
