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Cinemark Holdings, Inc. CNK
Services-Motion Picture Theaters · SIC 7830 · Vertical: Motion pictures (SIC 78xx)
Cinemark Holdings is one of the largest theatrical exhibition companies in the world, operating 496 theaters in the United States and Latin America. In the second quarter of 2026 it reported all-time high quarterly revenue of 1.1 billion USD, a sign that the exhibition industry is regaining strength.
The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).
At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK) stock was 40.04 USD (−0.84% on the day), with market capitalisation 4.8 bn USD, P/E 31.9 on diluted EPS of 1.26 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.85%, beta 0.32, 52-week range 21.93–40.38 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q1 2026): revenue of 643.1 m USD (+18.9% YoY), net income of -6.4 m USD, diluted EPS -0.06 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 59.6
- strong (55–70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 36.90 – 41.02
- in the upper half of the band · %B 0.76 · band width 10.6%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 37.09 / 31.61
- uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 0.74 / 0.76
- MACD below signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +13.5% | −5.9% | +19.4 pp | — |
| 3 months | +5.5% | −4.6% | +10.1 pp | — |
| 6 months | +45.8% | +0.2% | +45.5 pp | — |
| Year to date | +72.3% | +7.4% | +64.9 pp | — |
| 1 year | +39.1% | +8.2% | +30.9 pp | −36.7% |
| 3 years | +162.6% | +68.4% | +94.1 pp | −30.9% |
| 5 years | +81.1% | +56.5% | +24.5 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q1 2026 · 31 Mar 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 734.2 m | 921.8 m | 814.3 m | 540.7 m | 940.5 m | 857.5 m | 776.3 m | 643.1 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 49.8 m | 49.1 m | 49.2 m | 49.5 m | 49.4 m | 50.9 m | 52.1 m | 51.6 m |
| Interest expense | 34.6 m | 36.7 m | 35.0 m | 38.5 m | 39.4 m | 32.2 m | 32.2 m | 34.7 m |
| Net income | 45.8 m | 187.8 m | 51.3 m | -38.9 m | 93.5 m | 49.5 m | 34.1 m | -6.4 m |
| Diluted EPS | 0.32 | 1.19 | 0.32 ≈ | -0.32 | 0.63 | 0.40 | 0.29 ≈ | -0.06 |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 24-quarter history (min 11.2, median 17.6, max 27.1; quarters with earnings only).
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | ⚠ 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.2 bn | 3.3 bn | 686.3 m | 1.5 bn | 2.5 bn | 3.1 bn | 3.0 bn | 3.1 bn |
| Revenue YoY | +7.7% | +1.9% | — | +120.1% | +62.5% | +24.9% | −0.6% | +2.1% |
| Net income | 213.8 m | 191.4 m | -616.8 m | -422.8 m | -271.2 m | 188.2 m | 309.7 m | 138.2 m |
| Net income YoY | −19.1% | −10.5% | — | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | +64.6% | −55.4% |
| Diluted EPS | 1.83 | 1.63 | -5.25 | -3.55 | -2.26 | 1.34 | 2.06 | 1.04 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | −19.0% | −10.9% | — | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | +53.7% | −49.5% |
| net % | 6.6% | 5.8% | -89.9% | -28.0% | -11.0% | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.4% |
| Free cash flow | 210.8 m | 258.4 m | -414.0 m | 70.7 m | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable |
The series breaks before 2020: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 0 USD
- Financial debt
- unavailable USD
- Net debt
- unavailable USD
- Equity
- unavailable USD
- Total assets
- unavailable USD
- Debt / equity
- unavailable
- Current ratio
- unavailable
- ROE
- unavailable
- ROA
- unavailable
- FCF margin
- unavailable
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 686.3 m | 1.5 bn | 2.5 bn | 3.1 bn | 3.0 bn | 3.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Operating income | -755.0 m | -252.5 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 259.8 m | 265.4 m | 238.2 m | 209.5 m | 197.5 m | 201.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| EBITDA | -495.2 m ≈ | 12.9 m ≈ | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022derived |
| Interest expense | 129.9 m | -149.7 m | -155.3 m | -150.4 m | 144.0 m | 142.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | -927.3 m | -439.0 m | -265.0 m | 221.4 m | 252.8 m | 153.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Income tax | -309.4 m | -16.8 m | 3.0 m | 29.9 m | -60.1 m | 12.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Net income | -616.8 m | -422.8 m | -271.2 m | 188.2 m | 309.7 m | 138.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | -5.25 | -3.55 | -2.26 | 1.34 | 2.06 | 1.04 | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 116.7 m | 117.3 m | 118.2 m | 152.0 m | 154.9 m | 134.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Dividend per share | 0.36 | — | — | — | — | 0.33 | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 655.3 m | 707.3 m | 14.9 m | 10.8 m | 0 | 0 | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Receivables | 25.3 m | 68.8 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
| Inventories | 12.6 m | 15.5 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
| Current assets | 892.7 m | 874.4 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 1.6 bn | 1.4 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.1 bn | 1.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 1.3 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.3 bn | 1.3 bn | 1.2 bn | 1.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 314.2 m | 310.8 m | 304.6 m | 302.8 m | 300.5 m | 300.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 18 Feb 2026verified |
| Total assets | 5.6 bn | 5.2 bn | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
| Accounts payable | 70.6 m | 76.0 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022verified |
| Short-term debt | 18.1 m | 24.3 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
| Long-term debt | 2.4 bn | 2.5 bn | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
| Current liabilities | 606.4 m | 769.1 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
| Equity | 798.9 m | 334.5 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2022verified |
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | -330.1 m | 166.2 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022verified |
| Capex | 83.9 m | 95.5 m | 110.7 m | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2023verified |
| Free cash flow | -414.0 m ≈ | 70.7 m ≈ | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022derived |
| Investing cash flow | -83.4 m | -89.3 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022verified |
| Financing cash flow | 584.4 m | -19.9 m | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022verified |
| Dividends paid | 42.3 m | 0 | — | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2022verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- indicators available: 3 of at least 6
- score weight coverage: 25.0% of at least 60%
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 4.8 bn USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
25% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 4.34 – 24.65 USD.
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the input exists, but its latest figure is far older than the latest reported period: not used
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
- Peers: P/E18.09 – 24.65 (Mid 23.80)3 companies used · median multiple 18.9x · quartiles 14.4x – 19.6xMCS, NFLX, TOON
- Dividend discount (DDM)4.34 – 5.83 (Mid 4.97)
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 25.0% of at least 60%
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net margin · Quality | 5.3% | 86 (vs peers) | 25% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 8.3% | 69 (on a fixed band) | 33% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | 31.9x | 0 (on a fixed band) | 42% |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
- Growth· partial69/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Quality· partial86/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-03-31.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.1 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 2.1%; net margin 5.3%.
The estimated value range is 11.21–15.24 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 14.39 USD, the price of 40.04 USD leaves a potential of -64.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -178.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 3 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 25.0% of at least 60%).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Net margin: 5.3%
What contradicts it
- P/E (TTM): 31.9x
- The price is above the estimated value range
- The valuation methods diverge
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, Current ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).
Versus the vertical median
Motion pictures (SIC 78xx) · same major group (2-digit SIC) · compared with 14 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFLXNetflix, Inc. | 269.2 bn | 18.9 | 53.5% | 29.7% | +15.9% | −39% / +38% |
| CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc. | 4.8 bn | 31.9 | — | 5.3% | +2.1% | +39% / +163% |
| LIONLionsgate Studios Corp. | 3.7 bn | — | — | -4.1% | +1.8% | +68% / +19% |
| AMCAmc Entertainment Holdings, Inc. | 2.7 bn | — | — | -2.6% | +4.6% | +26% / −54% |
| FUBOFuboTV Inc. | 2.6 bn | — | -5.8% | -0.7% | +18.6% | −79% / −80% |
| ANGXAngel Studios, Inc. | 617.3 m | — | — | -37.5% | +233.2% | −32% / unavailable |
| MCSMarcus Corp | 511.7 m | 20.3 | 5.4% | 3.1% | +3.1% | +71% / +93% |
| STRZStarz Entertainment Corp. | 419.7 m | — | -87.9% | -32.5% | −1.6% | +122% / unavailable |
| IQiQIYI, Inc. | 308.7 m | — | -1.6% | -0.8% | −2.5% | −59% / −80% |
| CURICuriositystream Inc. | 149.5 m | 484.2 | 0.1% | 0.0% | +40.1% | −48% / +265% |
| MPUMega Matrix Inc | 46.3 m | — | -213.2% | -131.4% | −27.9% | −95% / −95% |
| CNVSCineverse Corp. | 35.9 m | — | -28.1% | -12.7% | −15.9% | −40% / +27% |
| TOONKartoon Studios, Inc. | 30.3 m | 9.9 | 21.7% | 26.9% | +20.7% | −34% / −70% |
| RDIReading International, Inc | — | — | — | -5.9% | −3.6% | +28% / −10% |
| GAIAGaia, Inc | — | — | -9.3% | -1,090.3% | +55.2% | −67% / −52% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for CNK from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years | 27.72 Total return -30% · Per year -30% | 48.92 Total return 23% · Per year 23% | 73.56 Total return 85% · Per year 85% |
| 3 years | 28.97 Total return -25% · Per year -9% | 57.34 Total return 47% · Per year 14% | 94.38 Total return 140% · Per year 34% |
| 5 years | 30.29 Total return -20% · Per year -4% | 67.20 Total return 74% · Per year 12% | 121.07 Total return 211% · Per year 25% |
- Exit P/E± 14.33
- Net margin± 10.03
- Annual revenue growth± 7.95
- Annual dilution± 0.84
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).
In brief
Cinemark Holdings is one of the largest theatrical exhibition companies in the world, operating 496 theaters in the United States and Latin America 1. In the second quarter of 2026 it reported all-time high quarterly revenue of 1.1 billion USD, a sign that the exhibition industry is regaining strength 3.
SWOT
Strengths
- The company has a geographically diversified circuit and leading positions in many urban markets, giving it scale and access to films 1. Premium formats and comfort investments support average ticket prices and concession revenue 1.
- Its loyalty programs have a large membership base, and a meaningful share of domestic box office comes from recurring subscription members 1. This gives some visibility into future revenue.
- The balance sheet and cash flow were solid in recent results, and the company returned capital to shareholders through buybacks and dividends 3.
Weaknesses
- Long-term debt and lease obligations are large and limit financial flexibility, especially if interest rates change 1.
- Dependence on a small number of distributors and on the success of released films makes results volatile from one period to the next 1.
- Exposure to Latin American markets brings currency, economic and regulatory risks that can affect results 1.
Opportunities
- Converting auditoriums to laser projectors and expanding premium amenities could raise ticket and concession revenue 1.
- New experiences in theaters, such as games, private events and restaurant spaces, could diversify revenue sources 1.
- Latin American markets, where penetration is still limited, could offer growth opportunities if economic conditions improve 1.
Threats
- Shorter exclusive windows and direct-to-streaming releases could reduce the number of films available and the appeal of the cinema 1.
- Competition from streaming and new cinema formats could erode market share if audiences change their habits 1.
- Economic instability, inflation and regulation in Latin American countries could weigh on operating results and liquidity 1.
Risks
- Dependence on film productionhigh
The business depends on the availability and performance of films, and production disruptions or industry strikes could reduce attendance 1. Contract negotiations scheduled for 2026 could delay new releases 1.
- Shrinking exclusive windowhigh
If audiences increasingly wait for digital releases, theater visits could decline and weigh on long-term revenue 1.
- Debt and lease obligationsmedium
High debt and lease obligations could limit investment and the ability to absorb financial shocks 1.
- Currency and economic risk in Latin Americamedium
Currency fluctuations, foreign exchange controls and economic instability could affect consolidated results 1.
- Asset impairmentlow
If a theater is directly hurt by competition or demographic changes, the company could record impairment of property and goodwill 1.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- Second quarter 2026 results set records for revenue, admissions, concessions and adjusted EBITDA, and the margin was among the best in the company's history 3. If this trend holds, the company could further strengthen its leading position 3.
- Market share has grown since the pandemic, and the company says it has gained more than most of its major competitors 3. This advantage could support results if films keep drawing audiences 1.
- A lower interest rate on the term loan and the cash available could support investment plans and capital returns to shareholders 3.
What would break the thesis
- Recent results depend on a favorable film calendar and strong box office, and a weaker period could quickly reduce revenue 23.
- Long-term debt remains significant, and if interest rates or operating costs rise, margins could come under pressure 1.
- A shorter exclusive window and streaming competition could reduce theater visits and limit long-term growth 1.
What to watch
- Evolution of North American box office and the release slate in the second half of 2026Q3 2026
- Adjusted EBITDA margin and the trend in labor and concession costsQ3 2026
- Net debt level and leverage ratio after scheduled repaymentsnext 10-K
- Length of the exclusive theatrical window for major films released in 20262027
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (03 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (03 Nov 2026).
The business
Cinemark runs a geographically diverse theater circuit, with 303 theaters and 4,241 screens in the United States and 193 theaters and 1,396 screens in 13 Latin American countries as of December 31, 2025 1. The company earns revenue mainly from box office receipts and concession sales, supplemented by screen advertising and other sources 1. Its strategy emphasizes the guest experience, premium formats such as XD, IMAX and ScreenX, and loyalty programs with over 27 million members 1.
The company reports two segments, U.S. markets and international markets, and its film rental costs are variable and depend on each film's box office performance 1. Its model rests on a diversified portfolio, with theaters in 15 of the 20 largest metropolitan areas in Latin America 1.
Segments
U.S. markets
The U.S. segment operated 303 theaters and 4,241 screens at December 31, 2025, and it is a major revenue engine for the group 12. The company ranks first or second in 21 of its top 25 U.S. markets by box office revenue 1.
Market context
The North American box office generated about 8.9 billion USD in 2025, and box office revenue in the Latin American countries where the company operates was about 1.2 billion USD 1. In the second quarter of 2026 the North American box office was about 3.0 billion USD, compared with 2.7 billion USD in the same period of 2025 2.
Industry success depends largely on the volume and quality of films released, the length of the exclusive theatrical window and consumer behavior, given many entertainment alternatives 12. The company says it has grown its market share by more than 150 basis points since the pandemic 3.
Trends
- Box office recovery and blockbuster releasestailwind
Box office receipts in the second quarter of 2026 were supported by titles such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Toy Story 5, which pushed revenue to record levels 23. If the 2026 release slate keeps this pace, it could continue to support attendance 1.
- Shrinking exclusive theatrical windowheadwind
Some studios have significantly shortened the exclusive window, and audiences might wait for in-home release instead of going to the theater, which could affect attendance and long-term appeal 1. Such a shift could reduce the perceived distinctiveness of the cinema experience 1.
- Labor and supply costsheadwind
Inflationary pressures and tariffs have raised product costs, and wage rates have risen with labor market conditions, and these costs could keep increasing 12. The company has tried to offset them through showtime optimization and operating efficiency 1.
- Lower interest costs on debtmixed
The company repriced its term loan, reducing the interest rate by 25 basis points, which could lower financing costs and support cash flow 3. Long-term debt remains significant, and interest rate sensitivity could matter if conditions change 1.
Competitive position
Cinemark competes with local, regional, national and international exhibitors, both for patrons and for film licensing 1. Competition also comes from new concept theaters such as dine-in and tavern-style venues that open near its conventional theaters 1.
Competition also comes from other forms of entertainment and alternative distribution channels such as streaming, digital downloads and network television, which have expanded in recent years 1. Major studios and distributors hold strong bargaining power, with six major distributors accounting for a large share of U.S. box office 1.
- AMC EntertainmentAMC
Partner in the Fathom Entertainment joint venture and direct competitor in U.S. markets, as named in the company's filings 1.
- Regal Entertainment Group
Partner in the Fathom Entertainment joint venture and a U.S. theater operator, as named in the company's filings 1.
- Local and regional exhibitors
Smaller operators that compete in the same urban markets and for film licensing, as described in the risk factors 1.
- Streaming and alternative channels
Not exhibitors, but they compete for audiences' leisure time and spending, as the company notes in its risk factors 1.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
- Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Nvidia, First Solar, Nike, JetBlue, Cisco, Cinemark & moreCNBC — Top News · 05 Nov 2026 · EN
- AMC Gains 5% on Tokenization Truce Signal, Robinhood Barely Budges; Cinemark Treads WaterYahoo Finance — News · 11 Sept 2026 · EN
SEC filings
- Quarterly report03 Nov 2026
- Current report03 Nov 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report12 Aug 2026Departure or appointment of officers · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report30 Jul 2026
- Current report30 Jul 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report14 May 2026Shareholder vote · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report12 May 2026Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report01 May 2026
- Current report01 May 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Proxy statement01 Apr 2026
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Cinemark Holdings, Inc. · 18 Feb 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Cinemark Holdings, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Cinemark Holdings, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.