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Reading International, Inc. RDI

Services-Motion Picture Theaters · SIC 7830 · Vertical: Motion pictures (SIC 78xx)

1.68USD+2.13% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Reading International is an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. In the second quarter of 2026 total revenues reached 66.9 million USD, the highest second-quarter level since before the pandemic, helped by a strong film slate and recovering attendance. The company still faces pressure from short-term debt, so the evolution of its liquidity remains the key point to watch.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Reading International, Inc. (RDI) stock was 1.68 USD (+2.13% on the day), with beta 0.55, 52-week range 1.00–2.34 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 66.9 m USD (+10.8% YoY), net income of 2.3 m USD, diluted EPS 0.10 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
unavailable
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.55 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-33.00%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.55
Volatility (1y) 50%
52-week range
1.002.34

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
41.9
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.58 – 1.92
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.27 · band width 19.0%
SMA 50 / 200
1.92 / 1.39
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.07 / -0.06
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

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−9.5%−1.1%−8.4 pp—
3 months+11.7%−0.5%+12.1 pp—
6 months+48.2%+4.4%+43.8 pp—
Year to date+59.5%+12.3%+47.2 pp—
1 year+23.2%+13.5%+9.6 pp−33.3%
3 years−11.4%+76.4%−87.8 pp−13.3%
5 years−65.2%+63.7%−128.9 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−30.8%
04 Sept 2026 → 02 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−80.1%
15 Nov 2021 → 06 Mar 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−19.0%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
66.9 m USD
+10.8% YoY
Net income
2.3 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
0.10
unavailable YoY
net / operating
3.4% / 11.2%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue60.1 m58.6 m40.2 m60.4 m52.2 m50.3 m45.1 m66.9 m
Operating income-343.0 k1.5 m-6.9 m2.9 m-329.0 k-976.0 k-3.6 m7.5 m
Depreciation & amortisation3.9 m3.6 m3.4 m3.4 m3.2 m3.2 m3.2 m3.2 m
Interest expense5.2 m5.2 m4.7 m4.4 m4.2 m4.7 m4.2 m4.3 m
Pre-tax income-6.4 m-2.2 m-5.4 m-1.6 m-4.0 m-2.8 m-8.3 m3.8 m
Income tax700.0 k160.0 k-472.0 k1.2 m319.0 k-218.0 k-143.0 k1.5 m
Net income-7.0 m-2.2 m-4.8 m-2.7 m-4.2 m-2.6 m-8.1 m2.3 m
Diluted EPS-0.31-0.10 ≈-0.21-0.12-0.18-0.11 ≈-0.360.10
Operating cash flow1.3 m ≈8.0 m-7.7 m1.6 m ≈295.0 k ≈4.3 m-2.5 m3.1 m ≈
Capex2.4 m ≈967.0 k253.0 k382.0 k ≈541.0 k ≈158.0 k516.0 k873.0 k ≈

≈ 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.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue308.9 m276.8 m77.9 m139.1 m203.1 m222.7 m210.5 m203.0 m
Revenue YoY+10.5%−10.4%−71.9%+78.6%+46.1%+9.7%−5.5%−3.6%
Net income14.0 m-26.4 m-65.2 m31.9 m-36.2 m-30.7 m-35.3 m-14.1 m
Net income YoY−54.5%−288.3%unavailableunavailable−213.4%unavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS0.60-1.17-3.001.42-1.64-1.38-1.58-0.62
Diluted EPS YoY−54.9%−295.0%unavailableunavailable−215.5%unavailableunavailableunavailable
net %4.5%-9.5%-83.7%23.0%-17.8%-13.8%-16.8%-7.0%
Free cash flow-30.9 m-21.1 m-48.7 m-29.1 m-35.7 m-14.2 m-9.4 m-2.9 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
10.5 m USD
Financial debt
221.1 m USD
Net debt
210.6 m USD
Equity
-18.1 m USD
Total assets
434.9 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.17x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
-3.1%
FCF margin
-1.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
222.7 m
2024
210.5 m
2025
203.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-12.0 m
2024
-14.0 m
2025
-5.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
18.4 m
2024
15.8 m
2025
13.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
6.4 m ≈
2024
1.7 m ≈
2025
7.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
19.4 m
2024
21.2 m
2025
17.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-30.6 m
2024
-35.4 m
2025
-13.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
590.0 k
2024
481.0 k
2025
853.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-30.7 m
2024
-35.3 m
2025
-14.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-1.38
2024
-1.58
2025
-0.62

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
22.2 m
2024
22.4 m
2025
22.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
12.9 m
2024
12.3 m
2025
10.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
7.6 m
2024
5.3 m
2025
4.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
1.6 m
2024
1.7 m
2025
1.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
38.7 m
2024
57.0 m
2025
21.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
262.4 m
2024
214.7 m
2025
208.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
25.5 m
2024
23.7 m
2025
24.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
2.0 m
2024
1.8 m
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
533.1 m
2024
471.0 m
2025
434.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
43.8 m
2024
48.7 m
2025
52.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
85.5 m
2024
69.2 m
2025
36.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
210.3 m
2024
202.7 m
2025
185.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
127.1 m
2024
161.6 m
2025
128.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
500.1 m
2024
475.8 m
2025
453.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
33.0 m
2024
-4.8 m
2025
-18.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-9.7 m
2024
-3.8 m
2025
-1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
4.5 m
2024
5.5 m
2025
1.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-14.2 m ≈
2024
-9.4 m ≈
2025
-2.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-2.7 m
2024
4.0 m
2025
37.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-6.7 m
2024
337.0 k
2025
-37.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 31 Mar 2021verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-3.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-0.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
21.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
7.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
1.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-5.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
1.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
ROA
-2.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
equity is negative: buybacks shrink the invested capital and ROIC would come out large without meaning anything
ROCE
1.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
102.3 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
6.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Debt / equity
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
Interest coverage
0.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
5.3 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
2.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
3.2 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
34.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
8 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-33.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 5 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 35.4% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

1.68 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: unavailable

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
Net margin
-5.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-3.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

30/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 14 Aug 2026
verified 2244derived 162

Score by group

35% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Motion pictures (SIC 78xx)

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: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 35.4% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-5.9%36 (vs peers)18%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-0.0%0 (on a fixed band)24%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet6.7x0 (on a fixed band)29%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet0.1x0 (on a fixed band)18%
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.2x0 (on a fixed band)12%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet0/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial36/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partialunavailable · 0/3 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

READING INTERNATIONAL, INC (RDI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 203.0 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -3.6%; net margin -5.9%; net debt/EBITDA 6.7x.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 35.4% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -0.0%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: 6.7x
  • Interest coverage: 0.1x
  • Current ratio: 0.2x

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, P/E (TTM), 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

P/E
—
vertical median 21.2x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 12.9x
P/S
—
vertical median 1.0x
P/B
—
vertical median 1.6x
ROE
—
vertical median -3.7%
Net margin
-5.9%
vertical median -1.7%
below median
EBIT margin
1.2%
vertical median -1.5%
above median
Revenue YoY
-3.6%
vertical median 3.8%
below median (−193.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
6.7x
vertical median 2.4x
above median (+176.7%)
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.9%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
NFLXNetflix, Inc.272.6 bn19.253.5%29.7%+15.9%−38% / +40%
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.4.9 bn32.1—5.3%+2.1%+47% / +183%
LIONLionsgate Studios Corp.3.8 bn——-4.1%+1.8%+71% / +20%
AMCAmc Entertainment Holdings, Inc.3.1 bn——-2.6%+4.6%+44% / −47%
FUBOFuboTV Inc.2.8 bn—-5.8%-0.7%+18.6%−77% / −79%
ANGXAngel Studios, Inc.684.5 m——-37.5%+233.2%−25% / unavailable
MCSMarcus Corp533.6 m21.25.4%3.1%+3.1%+79% / +102%
STRZStarz Entertainment Corp.438.0 m—-87.9%-32.5%−1.6%+131% / unavailable
IQiQIYI, Inc.314.6 m—-1.6%-0.8%−2.5%−58% / −80%
CURICuriositystream Inc.157.8 m511.10.1%0.0%+40.1%−45% / +286%
MPUMega Matrix Inc50.4 m—-213.2%-131.4%−27.9%−95% / −94%
CNVSCineverse Corp.37.8 m—-28.1%-12.7%−15.9%−37% / +34%
TOONKartoon Studios, Inc.32.3 m10.521.7%26.9%+20.7%−30% / −68%
RDIReading International, Inc———-5.9%−3.6%+23% / −11%
GAIAGaia, Inc——-9.3%-1,090.3%+55.2%−67% / −52%

1- and 3-year price returns: for RDI 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

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

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.

In brief

Reading International is an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. In the second quarter of 2026 total revenues reached 66.9 million USD 3, the highest second-quarter level since before the pandemic, helped by a strong film slate and recovering attendance. The company still faces pressure from short-term debt, so the evolution of its liquidity remains the key point to watch.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The real estate portfolio in Australia and New Zealand is almost fully leased and supports cash flows 2.
  • Australian cinema operations reached record results, and loyalty programmes are growing their paid membership 3.
  • Geographic diversification can offset weakness in one market with results from another 3.

Weaknesses

  • Short-term debt has risen significantly, making the company reliant on extensions and bank amendments 3.
  • The cost of borrowing is high, and the company lacks the investment capacity of larger competitors 1.
  • Capital investment in cinemas was deferred in recent years, which could weigh on revenues against modernised venues 1.

Opportunities

  • The second-half film calendar could bring new records to the company's cinemas 3.
  • Monetising non-core real estate assets could reduce debt and fund refurbishments 2.
  • Expanding loyalty programmes and paid subscription tiers could raise attendance and recurring revenues 2.

Threats

  • Inflation and rising labour costs could reduce margins if prices cannot be adjusted 2.
  • Litigation under US labour and business practice laws could create uninsured costs 1.
  • Competition from streaming and larger operators could limit access to films and revenues 1.

Risks

  • Liquidity and maturing debthigh

    A significant part of debt becomes due within the next twelve months, and maturity extensions do not remove refinancing risk 3.

  • Dependence on film distributorshigh

    The company does not produce the films it shows, and a disruption in production, such as the 2023 Hollywood strikes, could affect the film supply 1.

  • Operating costsmedium

    Wages, utilities, insurance and fixed rents could rise faster than revenues, especially in states with strict labour laws 1.

  • Currency exposuremedium

    Revenues from Australia and New Zealand are converted into USD, and a depreciation of local currencies could reduce reported results 3.

  • Pandemic and unforeseen eventslow

    Pandemics, natural disasters and security incidents could temporarily close cinemas or reduce attendance 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • A recovery in attendance and a strong film calendar could lead to new records for the company's cinemas in the second half of the year 3.
  • The real estate portfolio in Australia and New Zealand, with near-full occupancy, provides a stable base of revenue 2.
  • If cost reductions and asset sales continue, the company could strengthen its liquidity 3.

What would break the thesis

  • Short-term debt has grown sharply and depends on bank extensions, which could limit the company's flexibility 3.
  • High financing costs and cost pressures could reduce margins even if revenues grow 1.
  • Competition from larger operators and streaming platforms could affect access to films and long-term attendance 1.

What to watch

  • Evolution of maturing debt and refinancing outcomesQ3 2026
  • Cinema revenues during the holiday peak seasonQ4 2026
  • Completion of the sale of the Cinemas 1,2,3 property in New York2026
  • Annual results and liquidity statements in the next 10-Knext 10-K

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.

The business

Reading International is an internationally diversified company focused on developing, owning and operating entertainment and real estate assets in the United States, Australia and New Zealand 2. It runs two segments: cinema exhibition, through its 57 cinemas 2, and real estate, including development and rental of retail, commercial and Live Theatre assets 2. The company says the two segments remain complementary, and cinema cash flows could again become an important source of capital if attendance keeps recovering 2.

Over recent years the company sold nine real estate assets between 2021 and 2025, generating 197.5 million USD in net proceeds 1, which helped reduce debt and support operations. Underperforming cinemas were closed and leases were renegotiated. Asset sales remain part of the liquidity strategy, with properties such as Cinemas 1,2,3 and Newbury Yard held for sale 2.

Results are also shaped by currency movements, since a significant part of revenues comes from Australia and New Zealand. In the second quarter of 2026 these two markets generated 53% of total revenues 3, and the strengthening Australian dollar had a positive effect on results reported in USD 3.

Segments

Cinema exhibition

The cinema segment is the largest revenue generator, with 63.0 million USD of cinema revenue in the second quarter of 2026, up 11% 3. The Australian circuit recorded its highest quarterly cinema revenue ever, and the US circuit delivered its best second-quarter segment operating income since 2018 3. Food and beverage spend per patron rose in several markets, with 37 locations offering elevated menus 2.

Real estate

The real estate segment generated 4.9 million USD of revenue in the second quarter of 2026, up 4% 3. The Australian and New Zealand portfolio had 98% occupancy 3, while US revenue rose on the strength of the Live Theatre division in New York 3. The company has deferred new development to focus resources on liquidity 2.

Market context

The post-pandemic cinema market is gradually recovering, but attendance has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels 2. Successful 2026 films supported the company's revenues, and the release calendar for the rest of the year is viewed as favourable 2. Labour, utility and rent costs remain significant pressures for operators 1.

In real estate, demand for office and retail space remains uneven, and online retail has weighed on retail tenants 1. The company says demand in the Union Square submarket is improving 2, but occupancy depends on local conditions.

Trends

  • Recovering attendance and film slatetailwind

    Strong 2026 releases lifted cinema revenues to the highest level since the pandemic, and titles scheduled for the rest of the year could extend this trend if audiences respond 2. The company has not yet quantified the full-year impact.

  • Operating cost pressureheadwind

    Inflation, higher labour, utility and fixed rent costs continue to push expenses up, while customers may resist higher prices 2. US labour legislation adds to these pressures 1.

  • Currency movementsmixed

    The strengthening Australian dollar improved results reported in USD, but a weaker currency could reverse this effect on revenues from Australia and New Zealand 3.

  • Cost of financing and short-term debtheadwind

    The average cost of borrowing has risen significantly over recent years 1, and debt maturing within twelve months has recently increased 3. Maturity extensions help, but liquidity remains sensitive.

Competitive position

Reading competes with larger cinema operators that have more screens, better access to films and cheaper capital 1. Competition also comes from in-home entertainment, streaming platforms and other out-of-home leisure options 1.

In live theatre, the company competes with other commercial off-Broadway operators and with not-for-profit theatres 1. In real estate, competition comes from excess supply of space and from online retail's effect on tenants 1.

  • Larger cinema operators

    Bigger exhibitors operate more screens and can negotiate more effectively with distributors, according to the company's own filings 1.

  • Streaming platforms

    Video streaming services attract audiences who may prefer at-home viewing, and some studios shorten the window between cinema and digital release 1.

  • Not-for-profit theatres

    Not-for-profit theatres compete with the company's live theatres for productions and New York audiences 1.

  • Other out-of-home entertainment

    Sporting events, concerts, restaurants and casinos compete for the same consumer entertainment spending 1.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Reading International, Inc. · 31 Mar 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Reading International, Inc. · 14 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Reading International, Inc. · 14 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.