Cinemark Holdings, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

Revenue passed $1 billion for first time: Total revenue rose 15.5% to $1,086.4 million from $940.5 million. The company said this was the first time total revenue exceeded $1 billion. Source
Net income rose to $139.4 million: Net income attributable to Cinemark was $139.4 million, against $93.5 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $1.19, against $0.63. Source
Adjusted EBITDA reached all-time high: Adjusted EBITDA was $294.0 million, against $232.2 million a year earlier. The company described it as its highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA in its history. Source
Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 27.1%: The company reported a second-quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.1%, which it said trailed its first-quarter 2017 all-time quarterly record by 10 basis points. Source
Domestic box office ran ahead of industry: Management said domestic box office grew more than 200 basis points faster than North American industry growth. International admissions outpaced comparable industry benchmarks by 500 basis points. Source
Operating cash and free cash flow reported: The company generated $360 million of cash from operations and $298 million of free cash flow in the quarter. Cash ended at $504 million, with net leverage of 2.0x. Source

“We are thrilled to report that Cinemark delivered historic results in the second quarter with all-time quarterly highs in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, both domestically and internationally.”
Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

New: Term loan repriced, cutting the interest rate 25 basis points Source

Results and growth drivers

Revenue passed $1 billion for first time: Total revenue rose 15.5% to $1,086.4 million from $940.5 million. The company said this was the first time total revenue exceeded $1 billion. Source
Net income rose to $139.4 million: Net income attributable to Cinemark was $139.4 million, against $93.5 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $1.19, against $0.63. Source
Adjusted EBITDA reached all-time high: Adjusted EBITDA was $294.0 million, against $232.2 million a year earlier. The company described it as its highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA in its history. Source
Six-month revenue and EBITDA higher: Six-month Adjusted EBITDA was $382.5 million, against $268.6 million. Six-month total revenue rose 16.8% to $1,729.5 million. Source

Segments and regions

International revenue rose 25 percent: International total revenue was $226.4 million, against $181.2 million. In constant currency it was $220.1 million. U.S. total revenue was $860.0 million, against $759.3 million. Source
Admissions grew in both segments: U.S. admissions revenue was $434.4 million, against $383.4 million. International admissions revenue was $105.6 million, against $83.7 million, or $102.9 million in constant currency. Source
U.S. drove most Adjusted EBITDA gain: U.S. Adjusted EBITDA was $234.0 million, against $188.1 million. International Adjusted EBITDA was $60.0 million, against $44.1 million. Source

“Our achievements reflect the significant progress we’ve made enhancing our consumer offerings, scaling revenue opportunities and further optimizing our business, combined with the impact of solid operating rigor in a robust box office environment.”
Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Concessions and admissions

Concession revenue set quarterly record: Concession revenue was $433.3 million, against $377.7 million a year earlier. The company described this as its highest quarterly concession revenue. Source
Admissions revenue at record level: The company described quarterly admissions revenue as record-level, with worldwide admissions revenue of $540 million for the quarter. Source
Market share gains sustained: Management said market share gains since the pandemic exceed 150 basis points in both the U.S. and Latin America, the largest gains among major exhibitors. Source

Costs

Film rental costs rose with revenue: Film rentals and advertising were $311.9 million, against $270.8 million. Concession supplies were $82.0 million, against $73.1 million. Source
Facility and utility costs increased: Facility lease expense was $89.0 million, against $82.9 million. Utilities and other costs were $136.7 million, against $124.7 million. Source
Total cost of operations rose 11 percent: Total cost of operations was $853.4 million, against $767.0 million, an increase of 11.3%. Operating income was $233.0 million, against $173.5 million. Source

Margins and pricing

Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 27.1%: The company reported a second-quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.1%, which it said trailed its first-quarter 2017 all-time quarterly record by 10 basis points. Source
Ticket prices higher in both segments: U.S. average ticket price was $10.83, against $10.39. International was $4.47, against $3.99. Worldwide average ticket price was $8.48, against $8.07. Source
U.S. concession spend per patron rose: U.S. concession revenue per patron was $8.70, against $8.34 a year earlier. International was $3.58, against $3.34. Source

Demand and attendance

Attendance reached 63.7 million patrons: Admissions revenue was $540.0 million and concession revenue $433.3 million on attendance of 63.7 million patrons, against 57.9 million a year earlier. Source
Domestic box office ran ahead of industry: Management said domestic box office grew more than 200 basis points faster than North American industry growth. International admissions outpaced comparable industry benchmarks by 500 basis points. Source
Six-month attendance reached 102.7 million: For the six months, admissions revenue was $851.4 million and concession revenue $688.5 million, with attendance of 102.7 million patrons. Source

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

Operating cash and free cash flow reported: The company generated $360 million of cash from operations and $298 million of free cash flow in the quarter. Cash ended at $504 million, with net leverage of 2.0x. Source
Six-month free cash flow reached $240.4 million: Six-month free cash flow was $240.4 million, against $104.6 million, after capital expenditures of $99.3 million against $52.2 million. Source
Returned $36 million to shareholders: The company returned $36 million of capital to shareholders in the quarter: $25 million of share repurchases and $11 million of dividends. Source
Long-term debt roughly unchanged: Long-term debt, net, was $1,876.8 million at June 30, against $1,875.6 million at December 31, 2025. Total equity rose to $505.1 million from $413.8 million. Source

Strategy, investment and people

Capital spending roughly doubled: Capital expenditures were $61.6 million, against $30.1 million. U.S. spending was $48.7 million, against $25.0 million, and International $12.9 million, against $5.1 million. Source
Team and studio partners credited: Management credited its team for execution and studio partners for a slate of films that connected with audiences throughout the quarter. Source

Figures management reported

Figure	Reported
Attendance Source	63.7 million patrons
Worldwide average ticket price Source	$8.48
Worldwide concession revenue per patron Source	$6.80

Risks management discussed

External: Management said changes in foreign currency exchange rates can cause meaningful variations in reported results, particularly for the International segment. Source

Other quarters

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As filed with the SEC

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CINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Generated all-time high quarterly revenue of $1.1 billion with records across all major revenue categories

Delivered Net Income of $141 million, an increase of nearly 50% year-over-year

Achieved our highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA in Company history of $294 million,

with a record second quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.1%

Plano, TX, July 30, 2026 - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.

“We are thrilled to report that Cinemark delivered historic results in the second quarter with all-time quarterly highs in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, both domestically and internationally. Our achievements reflect the significant progress we’ve made enhancing our consumer offerings, scaling revenue opportunities and further optimizing our business, combined with the impact of solid operating rigor in a robust box office environment.” stated Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We commend our sensational team for their outstanding execution, and we applaud our studio partners for delivering such a fulsome and compelling slate of films that meaningfully connected with audiences throughout the quarter.”

Q2 2026 Earnings Highlights

Entertained 64 million moviegoers across our global footprint that spans 14 countries.

Domestic box office results surpassed North American industry growth by over 200 basis points year-over-year; international admissions outpaced comparable industry benchmarks by 500 basis points year-over-year.

Sustained our sizable market share gains of more than 150 basis points since the pandemic in both the U.S. and Latin America, representing the most significant gains of all major exhibitors.

Achieved record-setting results throughout our business:

Exceeded $1 billion total revenue milestone for the first time ever with $1.1 billion in total revenue.

Generated record-level quarterly admissions revenue of $540 million worldwide.

Delivered all-time high quarterly concession revenue of $433 million worldwide.

Achieved our highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of all-time with $294 million.

Reported highest second quarter Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.1% that trailed our all-time quarterly record set in the first quarter of 2017 by only 10 basis points.

Successfully repriced our term loan, reducing interest rate 25 basis points with $1.6 million in annual cash interest savings.

Reported Net Income of $139 million, or $1.19 diluted earnings per share, attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

Generated $360 million of cash from operations and $298 million of free cash flow; ended the quarter with a cash balance of $504 million and net leverage ratio of 2.0x.

Returned $36 million of capital to shareholders, including $25 million of share repurchases and $11 million of dividends.

Financial Results

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased 15.5% to $1,086.4 million compared with $940.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, admissions revenue was $540.0 million while concession revenue was $433.3 million, with attendance of 63.7 million patrons. Worldwide average ticket price was $8.48 and concession revenue per patron was $6.80.

Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $139.4 million compared with $93.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $1.19 compared with $0.63 for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $294.0 million compared with $232.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release and at https://ir.cinemark.com.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased 16.8% to $1,729.5 million compared with $1,481.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, admissions revenue was $851.4 million while concession revenue was $688.5 million, with attendance of 102.7 million patrons. Worldwide average ticket price was $8.29 and concession revenue per patron was $6.70.

Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $133.0 million compared with $54.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $1.13 compared with $0.38 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $382.5 million compared with $268.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release and at https://ir.cinemark.com.

Prepared Earnings Remarks and Conference Call Information

In conjunction with this release, Cinemark will post an earnings executive commentary at https://ir.cinemark.com and will host a live webcast today at 8:30 am ET.

To access the webcast go to https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=PQdrLCpN. A replay will be available following the call and archived for a limited time.

About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) provides extraordinary out-of-home entertainment experiences as one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world. Based in Plano, Texas, Cinemark makes every day cinematic for moviegoers across nearly 500 theaters and more than 5,500 screens, operating in 42 states in the U.S. (301 theaters; 4,219 screens) and 13 South and Central American countries (194 theaters; 1,401 screens). Cinemark offers guests superior sight and sound technology, including Barco laser projection and Cinemark XD, the world’s No. 1 exhibitor-branded premium large format; industry-leading penetration of upscale amenities such as expanded food and beverage offerings, Luxury Lounger recliners and D-BOX motion seats; top-notch guest service; and award-winning loyalty programs such as Cinemark Movie Club. All of this creates an immersive environment for a shared, entertaining escape, underscoring that there is no place more cinematic than Cinemark. For more information go to https://ir.cinemark.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available as well as management’s assumptions and beliefs today. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on them. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements include:

future revenue, expenses and profitability;

currency exchange rate and inflationary impacts;

general economic conditions in the United States and internationally;

the future development and expected growth of our business;

projected capital expenditures;

access to capital resources;

attendance at movies generally or in any of the markets in which we operate;

the number and diversity of popular movies released, the length of exclusive theatrical release windows, and our ability to successfully license and exhibit popular films;

national and international growth in our industry;

competition from other exhibitors, alternative forms of entertainment and content delivery via streaming and other formats;

changes in legislation, government regulations or policies that affect our operations;

determinations in lawsuits in which we are a party; and extraordinary events beyond our control, such as conflicts, wars, natural disasters, public health crises, labor strikes, or terrorist acts.

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Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

Financial and Operating Summary

(unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2026	2025	2026	2025
Statement of income data:
Revenue
Admissions	$540.0	$467.1	$851.4	$731.2
Concession	433.3	377.7	688.5	588.1
Other	113.1	95.7	189.6	161.9
Total revenue	$1,086.4	$940.5	$1,729.5	$1,481.2
Cost of operations
Film rentals and advertising	311.9	270.8	481.6	412.2
Concession supplies	82.0	73.1	130.5	117.4
Salaries and wages	116.6	109.4	211.0	199.7
Facility lease expense	89.0	82.9	169.9	161.2
Utilities and other	136.7	124.7	251.4	230.4
General and administrative expenses	62.8	54.1	118.9	108.6
Depreciation and amortization	51.6	49.4	103.2	98.9
Impairment of long-lived and other assets	-	1.6	-	1.6
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and other	2.8	1.0	6.5	(3.1)
Total cost of operations	853.4	767.0	1,473.0	1,326.9
Operating income	233.0	173.5	256.5	154.3
Other income (expense)
Interest expense	(31.3)	(39.4)	(66.0)	(77.9)
Loss on debt amendments and extinguishments	(2.8)	(1.5)	(2.8)	(1.5)
Other income, net	4.3	4.6	5.7	9.0
Income before income taxes	203.2	137.2	193.4	83.9
Income tax expense	62.4	42.5	58.4	27.8
Net income	$140.8	$94.7	$135.0	$56.1
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1.4	1.2	2.0	1.5
Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.	$139.4	$93.5	$133.0	$54.6
Net income per share attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.'s common stockholders
Basic	$1.20	$0.81	$1.14	$0.46
Diluted	$1.19	$0.63	$1.13	$0.38
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic	115.2	113.5	115.0	116.4
Diluted	116.4	149.1	116.6	155.0

Other Operating Data

	As of
	June 30, 2026	December 31, 2025
Balance sheet data:
Cash and cash equivalents	$504.3	$344.3
Theater properties and equipment, net	$1,169.2	$1,175.8
Total assets	$4,553.6	$4,433.9
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and original issue discount	$1,876.8	$1,875.6
Total equity	$505.1	$413.8

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2026	2025
Cash flows provided by (used for):
Operating activities	$339.7	$156.8
Investing activities	$(99.1)	$(45.2)
Financing activities	$(80.7)	$(246.3)

(1) We define free cash flow as cash flows provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. A reconciliation of cash flows provided by operating activities to free cash flow is provided below:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2026	2025
Reconciliation of free cash flow:
Cash flows provided by operating activities	$339.7	$156.8
Less: capital expenditures	99.3	52.2
Free cash flow	$240.4	$104.6

Segment Information

(unaudited, in millions, except per patron data)

	U.S. Reportable Segment		International Reportable Segment			Consolidated
	Three Months Ended June 30,		Three Months Ended June 30,			Three Months Ended June 30,
Revenue and Attendance	2026	2025	2026	2025	Constant Currency 2026	2026	2025
Admissions revenue	$434.4	$383.4	$105.6	$83.7	$102.9	$540.0	$467.1
Concession revenue	348.9	307.6	84.4	70.1	81.7	433.3	377.7
Other revenue	76.7	68.3	36.4	27.4	35.5	113.1	95.7
Total revenue	$860.0	$759.3	$226.4	$181.2	$220.1	$1,086.4	$940.5
Attendance	40.1	36.9	23.6	21.0		63.7	57.9
Average ticket price	$10.83	$10.39	$4.47	$3.99	$4.36	$8.48	$8.07
Concession revenue per patron	$8.70	$8.34	$3.58	$3.34	$3.46	$6.80	$6.52
Cost of Operations
Film rentals and advertising	$258.4	$227.7	$53.5	$43.1	$52.2	$311.9	$270.8
Concession supplies	$62.6	$57.0	$19.4	$16.1	$18.7	$82.0	$73.1
Salaries and wages	$95.0	$90.9	$21.6	$18.5	$21.1	$116.6	$109.4
Facility lease expense	$63.5	$62.2	$25.5	$20.7	$24.4	$89.0	$82.9
Utilities and other	$104.5	$97.7	$32.2	$27.0	$31.4	$136.7	$124.7

	U.S. Reportable Segment		International Reportable Segment			Consolidated
	Six Months Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,
Revenue and Attendance	2026	2025	2026	2025	Constant Currency 2026	2026	2025
Admissions revenue	$688.2	$591.0	$163.2	$140.2	$160.2	$851.4	$731.2
Concession revenue	555.7	472.0	132.8	116.1	129.4	688.5	588.1
Other revenue	130.8	113.4	58.8	48.5	58.2	189.6	161.9
Total revenue	$1,374.7	$1,176.4	$354.8	$304.8	$347.8	$1,729.5	$1,481.2
Attendance	64.2	57.5	38.5	37.0		102.7	94.5
Average ticket price	$10.72	$10.28	$4.24	$3.79	$4.16	$8.29	$7.74
Concession revenue per patron	$8.66	$8.21	$3.45	$3.14	$3.36	$6.70	$6.22
Cost of Operations
Film rentals and advertising	$399.3	$340.9	$82.3	$71.3	$81.0	$481.6	$412.2
Concession supplies	$100.4	$90.8	$30.1	$26.6	$29.2	$130.5	$117.4
Salaries and wages	$172.2	$165.5	$38.8	$34.2	$38.2	$211.0	$199.7
Facility lease expense	$125.8	$122.4	$44.1	$38.8	$42.3	$169.9	$161.2
Utilities and other	$193.3	$179.5	$58.1	$50.9	$57.2	$251.4	$230.4

(1) Constant currency amounts, which are non-GAAP measurements, were calculated using the average exchange rate for the corresponding month for 2025. We translate the results of our international reportable segment from local currencies into U.S. dollars using currency rates in effect at different points in time in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Significant changes in foreign currency exchange rates from one period to the next can result in meaningful variations in reported results. We are providing constant currency amounts for our international reportable segment to present a period-to-period comparison of business performance that excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Other Segment Information

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2026	2025	2026	2025
Adjusted EBITDA
U.S.	$234.0	$188.1	$308.7	$208.1
International	60.0	44.1	73.8	60.5
Total Adjusted EBITDA	$294.0	$232.2	$382.5	$268.6
Capital expenditures
U.S.	$48.7	$25.0	$77.6	$41.9
International	12.9	5.1	21.7	10.3
Total capital expenditures	$61.6	$30.1	$99.3	$52.2

(1) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense and other items, as calculated below. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure commonly used in our industry and should not be construed as an alternative to net income as an indicator of operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity (as determined in accordance with GAAP). Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We have included Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it provides management and investors with additional information to measure our performance and liquidity, estimate our value and evaluate our ability to service debt. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA for incentive compensation purposes. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2026	2025	2026	2025
Net income	$140.8	$94.7	$135.0	$56.1
Add (deduct):
Income tax expense	62.4	42.5	58.4	27.8
Interest expense	31.3	39.4	66.0	77.9
Other income, net	(4.3)	(4.6)	(5.7)	(9.0)
Cash distributions from equity investees	0.4	1.9	4.3	6.7
Depreciation and amortization	51.6	49.4	103.2	98.9
Impairment of long-lived and other assets	-	1.6	-	1.6
Gain on disposal of assets and other	2.8	1.0	6.5	(3.1)
Loss on debt amendments and extinguishments	2.8	1.5	2.8	1.5
Non-cash rent expense	(2.7)	(2.8)	(5.6)	(5.6)
Share-based awards compensation expense	8.9	7.6	17.6	15.8
Adjusted EBITDA	$294.0	$232.2	$382.5	$268.6

(1) Includes amortization of debt issuance costs, amortization of original issue discount and amortization of accumulated losses for amended swap agreements.

(2) Reflects cash distributions received from equity investees that were recorded as a reduction of the respective investment balances. These distributions are reported entirely within the U.S. reportable segment.

(3) Non-cash expense included in general and administrative expenses.

Contacts
Chanda Brashears - 972-665-1671 or cbrashears@cinemark.com
Julia McCartha - 972-665-1322 or pr@cinemark.com