National Cinemedia (NCMI)
NASDAQ:NCMI
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NCMI Stock Chart & Stats
$3.49
-$0.29(-4.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.49
-$0.29(-4.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.92 - $6.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume221.44K
Average Volume (3M)460.31K
Market Cap
$325.55M
Enterprise Value$272.95M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$75.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
May 11, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.05%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding93,280,420
10 Day Avg. Volume495,485
30 Day Avg. Volume460,312
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.66
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)1.51
P/FCF Ratio130.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.84
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.33Price Target Upside52.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$265.14M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost Management And ProfitabilityDisciplined cost management and a variable expense structure allowed profitability to exceed forecasts despite revenue pressure, supporting earnings resilience.
Inventory Monetization And Distribution DealsRenewal of the exhibitor agreement and national availability of premium pre-show spots improved monetization of Platinum inventory and increased ad inventory utilization.
Programmatic And Self-serve AdoptionGrowing advertiser adoption of premium placements, programmatic buying, and self-serve tools improved campaign pacing and strengthened digital ad demand.
Bears Say
Analyst Sentiment And Valuation PressureAnalyst reductions to price targets reflect a more conservative view on the pace of box office recovery and slower expected earnings growth, which could weigh on investor sentiment.
Attendance-driven Impression RiskWeaker audience attendance limited impression delivery and reduced advertising revenue despite continued advertiser interest.
Soft Revenue And Earnings GuidanceCompany guidance projecting nearly flat revenue and lower operating earnings versus prior results signals softness in the top line and profitability.
National Cinemedia News
NCMI FAQ
What was National Cinemedia’s price range in the past 12 months?
National Cinemedia lowest stock price was $2.92 and its highest was $6.18 in the past 12 months.
What is National Cinemedia’s market cap?
National Cinemedia’s market cap is $325.55M.
When is National Cinemedia’s upcoming earnings report date?
National Cinemedia’s upcoming earnings report date is May 11, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were National Cinemedia’s earnings last quarter?
National Cinemedia released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.205 by $0.105.
Is National Cinemedia overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts National Cinemedia’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does National Cinemedia pay dividends?
National Cinemedia pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.05%. See more information on National Cinemedia dividends here
What is National Cinemedia’s EPS estimate?
National Cinemedia’s EPS estimate is -0.25.
How many shares outstanding does National Cinemedia have?
National Cinemedia has 93,280,420 shares outstanding.
What happened to National Cinemedia’s price movement after its last earnings report?
National Cinemedia reported an EPS of $0.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.205. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.408%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of National Cinemedia?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NCMI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
National Cinemedia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.33 (52.72% Upside)
$5.33 (52.72% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 204.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-38.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
National Cinemedia
National CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, operates cinema advertising network in North America. It engages in the sale of advertising to national, regional, and local businesses in Noovie, a cinema advertising and entertainment pre-show seen on movie screens; and sells advertising on its Lobby Entertainment Network, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theatre lobbies. The company is also engaged in the sale of online and mobile advertising through its Noovie Audience Accelerator product, as well as a suite of Noovie digital properties, such as Noovie Shuffle, Noovie Trivia, Name That Movie, and Noovie Arcade to reach entertainment audiences beyond the theater. It offers its services to third-party theater circuits under long-term network affiliate agreements. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.
NCMI Company Deck
NCMI Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed but constructive tone: Q4 showed clear operational and commercial momentum (revenue up ~8% YoY, Q4 adjusted OIBDA up 6%, strong programmatic +100% and self-serve +64% growth, and improved impressions sold per attendee), alongside strategic gains (AMC agreement, Spotlight acquisition, and product investments). However, full-year profitability (adjusted OIBDA) and cash flow were weaker year-over-year, attendance normalized lower when adjusting for the extra week, local revenue fell for the year, and management provided cautious Q1 guidance with negative OIBDA expectations. Overall, the company presented substantive growth levers and early signs of 2026 upside while acknowledging near-term financial and calendar-related headwinds.View all NCMI earnings summariesNCMI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.33
▲(52.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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