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NCMI Stock Chart & Stats
$3.77
$0.09(2.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.77
$0.09(2.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.16 - $5.03
Previous Close$3.86
Volume231.90K
Average Volume (3M)460.31K
Market Cap
$238.94M
Enterprise Value$347.77
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.72%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.09
Shares Outstanding94,070,440
10 Day Avg. Volume495,485
30 Day Avg. Volume460,312
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.68
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)1.51
P/FCF Ratio130.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.63Price Target Upside22.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$261.76M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Advertising Revenue GrowthBroad-based growth across national, local and programmatic advertising indicates improving demand and sales execution. Sustained expansion in local and digital channels could diversify revenue and improve monetization beyond traditional cinema campaigns.
Captivate Platform ExpansionCaptivate materially expands NCMI’s addressable inventory beyond theaters into office and residential venues. The larger, diversified platform can improve national reach, support cross-selling and strengthen programmatic and data capabilities over time.
Positive Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding capacity and support financial flexibility. Although historical conversion has been uneven, current cash generation and planned cost savings offer a foundation for investment and future debt repayment.
Bears Say
Acquisition Leverage RiskThe debt-funded transaction will materially increase leverage from the current low-debt position and constrain capital allocation. Successful deleveraging depends on Captivate integration, synergy delivery and consistent free cash flow, raising execution sensitivity.
Persistent GAAP LossesNegative EBIT and net income show that healthy gross profit and EBITDA have not yet translated into sustainable bottom-line profitability. Continued losses can limit retained capital, weaken shareholder returns and reduce resilience if advertising conditions soften.
Integration And Visibility UncertaintyThe absence of guidance makes it harder to assess near-term revenue, margins and deleveraging progress. Pending close timing, regulatory approvals and uncertainty around organizational integration could delay expected synergies or disrupt Captivate’s performance.
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NCMI FAQ
What was National Cinemedia’s price range in the past 12 months?
National Cinemedia lowest stock price was $2.16 and its highest was $5.03 in the past 12 months.
What is National Cinemedia’s market cap?
National Cinemedia’s market cap is $238.94M.
When is National Cinemedia’s upcoming earnings report date?
National Cinemedia’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were National Cinemedia’s earnings last quarter?
National Cinemedia released its earnings results on Aug 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.085 by -$0.025.
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 4.72%. See more information on National Cinemedia dividends here
What is National Cinemedia’s EPS estimate?
National Cinemedia’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does National Cinemedia have?
National Cinemedia has 94,070,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to National Cinemedia’s price movement after its last earnings report?
National Cinemedia reported an EPS of -$0.11 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.085. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -41.425%.
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:
$4.63 (22.68% Upside)
$4.63 (22.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
NCMI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.5M 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
4.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
National Cinemedia
National CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, operates cinema advertising network in North America. The company engages in the sale of advertising to national, regional, and local businesses in Noovie, a cinema advertising and entertainment 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. It also sells digital advertising, including through NCM Boost, a data, insights and analytics platform that utilizes data; NCM Boost, a audience accelerator digital product; NCM Boomerang, retargeting solution designed to amplify post-theatre engagement; NCM Bullseye, an AI-generated creative to deliver dynamic and hyper-localized messaging; and NCM Blueprint, a real-time renovation permit data to identify homeowners who are actively engaged in remodelling projects. It offers its services to national and local sales groups. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.
NCMI Company Deck
NCMI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a constructive strategic growth narrative: strong Q2 operational performance with double-digit revenue growth, notable attendance recovery (+19.3% YoY), substantial local and programmatic momentum, and an acquisitive move (Captivate) that meaningfully expands scale, audience reach and margin profile. Offsetting risks include near-term monetization headwinds from film mix and FIFA-related budget shifts, an operating loss and negative free cash flow (albeit improved), increased exhibitor fees, and higher leverage and capital allocation constraints tied to the $275M debt-funded acquisition. Integration execution and near-term visibility (no forward guidance) are additional uncertainties. On balance, the highlights (growth, strategic acquisition, margin-accretive asset with synergies, strong local growth and programmatic progress) materially outweigh the disclosed lowlights, though the acquisition increases short-term financial risk.View all NCMI earnings summariesNCMI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$4.63
▲(22.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.27% Insiders
15.48% Mutual Funds
58.03% Other Institutional Investors
15.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors