Cinemark Q4 Revenue Dips 4.7% to $776.3M; EPS Misses by 33%
Cinemark’s Q4 revenue totaled $776.3 million, down 4.7% year-over-year yet 0.8% above the $769.9 million consensus, while EPS of $0.16 missed the $0.24 forecast by 33%. U.S. admissions revenue of $326.5 million topped estimates despite a 3.6% decline, and international attendance of 14.7 million fell short of projections.
1. Q4 Revenue and Earnings
Cinemark posted $776.3 million in fourth-quarter revenue, down 4.7% year-over-year but 0.8% above the $769.9 million consensus. EPS of $0.16 fell short of the $0.24 forecast by 33%, declining from $0.33 in the year-ago quarter.
2. Key Segment Metrics
U.S. admissions revenue reached $326.5 million, beating estimates despite a 3.6% annual drop, while U.S. concessions generated $253.8 million, down 2.3% year-over-year. International attendance totaled 14.7 million, missing the 16.75 million estimate, and international admissions revenue fell 15.5% to $57.3 million.
3. Investor Response and Ranking
Shares have risen 3.3% over the past month, outperforming the broader market, yet a sell-side rank reflects concerns over shrinking earnings and international shortfalls. Continued pressure on profitability and attendance could weigh on near-term valuation and sentiment.