Cinemark reports record Q3 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA, beating estimates

Cinemark Holdings announced third‑quarter 2026 results on November 3, posting record revenue of $1.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $268 million, both surpassing prior quarters. Earnings per share came in at $1.04, beating analyst forecasts of $0.89. The company credited strong box‑office performance, premium‑format growth and higher concession sales for the results.

The beat lifts the stock, which rose about 3‑4% in pre‑market trading, and the higher earnings may support a higher price target, as noted by Morgan Stanley. The record revenue and EBITDA improve the company’s cash generation outlook, giving it flexibility for capital spending or shareholder returns, per the CFO’s comments on leverage and cash.

  • 1Record third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $1.1 billion was reported.
  • 2Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $268 million.
  • 3Earnings per share were $1.04, beating the $0.89 estimate.
  • 4Attendance was 63.7 million, with admissions and concessions revenue up.
  • 5Net leverage fell below the target range of 2 × to 3 × for the quarter.
  • 6Domestic concession per‑capita revenue rose 5.5 % year‑to‑date.

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