Cinemark Holdings, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call
What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 18 February 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Full-year revenue rose, fourth quarter fell: Full-year 2025 total revenue rose 2.1% to $3,115.0 million from $3,049.5 million. Fourth-quarter revenue decreased 4.7% to $776.3 million from $814.3 million. Source
- Full-year diluted EPS declined: Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. was $138.2 million for 2025, against $309.7 million. Diluted EPS was $1.04 against $2.06. Source
- Full-year Adjusted EBITDA came in lower: Adjusted EBITDA was $577.9 million for 2025 against $590.2 million in 2024. Source
- Attendance fell as admissions revenue rose: Full-year attendance was 193.0 million patrons against 201.1 million, while admissions revenue rose to $1,544.7 million from $1,522.5 million. Fourth-quarter attendance was 44.3 million against 51.0 million. Source
- International Adjusted EBITDA declined: International Adjusted EBITDA was $18.0 million in the fourth quarter against $28.9 million, and $115.9 million for the year against $123.6 million. Source
- Concession revenue reached full-year record: Concession revenue was $1,227.2 million for the year against $1,197.8 million, the highest full-year concession revenue the company has reported. Revenue per patron was $6.36 against $5.96. Source
- Capital spending rose sharply: Capital expenditures were $218.9 million for the year against $150.8 million, with U.S. $161.4 million and international $57.5 million. Fourth-quarter capex was $113.3 million against $60.6 million. Source
- Free cash flow fell to $177.2 million: Operating cash flow was $396.1 million against $466.0 million, and free cash flow was $177.2 million against $315.2 million, after capital expenditures. Source
“Cinemark delivered exceptional results in 2025 with box office performance that surpassed industry benchmarks, incremental market share gains, record-level proceeds from enhanced formats and non-traditional content,”
Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s President and CEO
Full-year and fourth-quarter results
- Full-year revenue rose, fourth quarter fell: Full-year 2025 total revenue rose 2.1% to $3,115.0 million from $3,049.5 million. Fourth-quarter revenue decreased 4.7% to $776.3 million from $814.3 million. Source
- Full-year diluted EPS declined: Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. was $138.2 million for 2025, against $309.7 million. Diluted EPS was $1.04 against $2.06. Source
- Full-year Adjusted EBITDA came in lower: Adjusted EBITDA was $577.9 million for 2025 against $590.2 million in 2024. Source
- Fourth-quarter profit measures fell: Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $131.7 million against $156.9 million. Diluted EPS was $0.16 against $0.33, and net income attributable was $34.1 million against $51.3 million. Source
Box office, attendance and market share
- Domestic box office hit post-pandemic high: The company reported domestic box office was its highest since the pandemic began, exceeding the 2023 high-water mark. Source
- Attendance fell as admissions revenue rose: Full-year attendance was 193.0 million patrons against 201.1 million, while admissions revenue rose to $1,544.7 million from $1,522.5 million. Fourth-quarter attendance was 44.3 million against 51.0 million. Source
- Domestic market share rose in fourth quarter: Fourth-quarter domestic market share grew 40 basis points year-over-year. Share in the U.S. and Latin America was over 150 basis points above pre-pandemic levels, the most significant gains of major exhibitors. Source
- Ahead of North American industry trend: The company said it surpassed year-over-year North American industry box office results, extending that trend to 15 of the past 17 years. Source
- Holiday-period box office records set: The January 6, 2026 release listed largest Christmas Day box office and highest-attended New Year’s Eve since 2019 among 2025 records.
“Our accomplishments reflect our team’s consistent ability to execute, innovate, and elevate the moviegoing experience we create for our guests,”
Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s President and CEO
Segments: U.S. and international
- U.S. Adjusted EBITDA was lower: U.S. Adjusted EBITDA was $113.7 million in the fourth quarter against $128.0 million, and $462.0 million for the year against $466.6 million. Source
- International Adjusted EBITDA declined: International Adjusted EBITDA was $18.0 million in the fourth quarter against $28.9 million, and $115.9 million for the year against $123.6 million. Source
- International revenue flat in dollars: Full-year international revenue was $612.8 million against $612.7 million. At constant currency it was $667.4 million, with U.S. revenue at $2,502.2 million against $2,436.8 million. Source
Concessions, pricing and loyalty
- Concession revenue reached full-year record: Concession revenue was $1,227.2 million for the year against $1,197.8 million, the highest full-year concession revenue the company has reported. Revenue per patron was $6.36 against $5.96. Source
- Average ticket price rose year over year: Worldwide average ticket price was $8.00 for the year against $7.57, and $8.66 in the fourth quarter against $7.97. Source
- Movie Club membership grew: Movie Club grew more than 5% to over 1.45 million members, and made up 30% of full-year domestic admissions revenue. Source
- Enhanced formats reached record revenue: The company reported all-time high revenues from XD, IMAX, ScreenX and D-BOX enhanced offerings during 2025. Source
- Non-traditional content proceeds at high: Full-year box office proceeds from non-traditional content were the highest in company history. Source
Costs, margins and profit lines
- Film rental costs lower in quarter: Film rentals and advertising were $219.3 million in the fourth quarter against $235.7 million, and $877.0 million for the year against $859.6 million. Source
- General and administrative costs rose: General and administrative expenses were $65.6 million in the fourth quarter against $57.1 million, and $236.1 million for the year against $218.1 million. Source
- Utilities and other costs increased: Utilities and other costs were $484.8 million for the year against $459.4 million, and $127.0 million in the fourth quarter against $127.3 million. Source
- Adjusted EBITDA margin reported at 18.6%: The company reported a solid 18.6% Adjusted EBITDA margin for 2025 and Adjusted EBITDA of $578 million. Source
Capital, cash and debt
- Capital spending rose sharply: Capital expenditures were $218.9 million for the year against $150.8 million, with U.S. $161.4 million and international $57.5 million. Fourth-quarter capex was $113.3 million against $60.6 million. Source
- Free cash flow fell to $177.2 million: Operating cash flow was $396.1 million against $466.0 million, and free cash flow was $177.2 million against $315.2 million, after capital expenditures. Source
- Cash and long-term debt both declined: Cash and cash equivalents were $344.3 million at year-end against $1,057.3 million a year earlier. Long-term debt, net, was $1,875.6 million against $2,334.7 million. Source
Shareholder returns and share count
- $315 million returned to shareholders: The company returned $315 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and reinvested $219 million in capital expenditures in 2025. Source
- Financing cash outflow increased: Net cash used in financing activities was $913.1 million for the year against $103.1 million. Source
- Weighted share count lower: Weighted average basic shares were 115.6 million for the year against 119.9 million, and diluted shares were 134.3 million against 154.9 million. Source
Strategy, debt settlement and investment
- COVID-related debt fully extinguished: The company said it extinguished all remaining COVID-related debt by settling convertible notes and associated warrants. Source
- Laser projection and recliner rollout: The January 6, 2026 release said 2025 included an expanded rollout of laser projection, luxury recliners and advanced sound systems.
- Box office success tied to focus: The January 6, 2026 release attributed box office success to an ongoing focus on guest value, audience building, and strategic pricing actions.
Coming up, as management said on 18 February 2026
- Quarterly dividend payable March 17: The $0.09 quarterly dividend declared February 17, 2026 is payable March 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 3, 2026. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Attendance Source | 193.0 million (2025); 44.3 million (Q4 2025) |
| Theaters Source | 496 |
| Screens Source | 5,637 |
| Average ticket price Source | $8.00 (2025); $8.66 (Q4 2025) |
| Concession revenue per patron Source | $6.36 (2025); $6.83 (Q4 2025) |
| Movie Club members Source | over 1.45 million |
Risks management discussed
- Demand: Management noted a softer-than-anticipated film slate for the year, while the company still reported its highest revenue since the pandemic. Source
- External: The company noted that foreign currency exchange rate changes between periods can create meaningful variations in reported international results. Source
Other quarters
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