Marcus Corporation (The) MCS
- Market cap
- $851.6M
- P/E
- 39.6×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 17.44 | 23.85 | 23.55 | 30.46 | 6.84 | 12.30 | 13.41 | 13.69 | 9.56 | 12.85 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 32.15 | 34.90 | 44.61 | 45.82 | 33.96 | 24.71 | 19.24 | 18.05 | 23.16 | 22.38 |
High Price
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| 7,900 | 7,800 | 8,000 | 10,500 | 4,200 | 7,500 | 8,050 | 7,780 | 8,550 | 8,390 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 574 | 654 | 707 | 821 | 238 | 458 | 677 | 730 | 736 | 758 |
Revenue
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| 49.70% | 47.89% | 48.35% | 44.67% | 28.75% | 44.19% | 42.96% | 44.40% | 44.57% | 44.05% |
Gross Margin
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| 61 | 68 | 67 | 54 | (196) | (59) | (2) | 22 | (10) | 9 |
EBT
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| 10.54% | 10.42% | 9.42% | 6.63% | (82.38%) | (12.87%) | (0.29%) | 2.97% | (1.39%) | 1.15% |
EBT Margin
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| 38 | 64 | 53 | 42 | (125) | (43) | (9) | 15 | (8) | 13 |
Net Income
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| 42 | 52 | 62 | 73 | 77 | 74 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 71 |
Depreciation
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| 20.85 | 23.52 | 25.16 | 26.78 | 7.66 | 14.61 | 21.51 | 23.05 | 23.07 | 24.34 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.36 | 2.29 | 1.86 | 1.35 | (4.13) | (1.42) | (0.39) | 0.46 | (0.25) | 0.41 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.00 | 3.92 | 4.89 | 4.62 | (2.21) | 1.47 | 2.96 | 3.24 | 3.26 | 2.70 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (2.98) | (3.97) | (2.08) | (2.09) | (0.54) | 0.16 | (1.02) | (1.09) | (2.39) | (2.64) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.02 | (0.04) | 2.81 | 2.53 | (2.75) | 1.64 | 1.94 | 2.15 | 0.87 | 0.06 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 14.22 | 16.02 | 17.44 | 20.27 | 16.07 | 14.46 | 14.51 | 14.88 | 14.58 | 14.68 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Shares
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| 23.24 | 12.18 | 21.24 | 23.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 46.74 | 0.00 | 38.78 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.52 | 1.19 | 1.57 | 1.19 | 1.76 | 1.22 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.93 | 0.64 |
PS Ratio
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| 2.22 | 1.74 | 2.27 | 1.57 | 0.84 | 1.23 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 1.47 | 1.06 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.04 | 1.66 | 1.91 | 1.44 | 3.01 | 1.78 | 0.92 | 0.80 | 1.10 | 0.84 |
EV/Sales
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| 1,923.47 | (871.93) | 17.11 | 15.31 | (8.37) | 15.90 | 10.18 | 8.54 | 29.10 | 343.02 |
EV/FCF
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| 83 | 109 | 137 | 141 | (69) | 46 | 93 | 103 | 104 | 84 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (82) | (110) | (59) | (64) | (17) | 5 | (32) | (35) | (76) | (82) |
Capex
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| 1 | (1) | 79 | 77 | (85) | 51 | 61 | 68 | 28 | 2 |
FCF
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| (95) | (83) | (80) | (96) | (150) | (113) | (92) | (63) | (85) | (99) |
Working Cap'
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| 309 | 330 | 261 | 237 | 311 | 280 | 195 | 183 | 170 | 167 |
Total Debt
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| 301 | 309 | 239 | 212 | 296 | 256 | 171 | 123 | 125 | 141 |
Net Debt
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| 392 | 445 | 490 | 621 | 499 | 454 | 457 | 471 | 465 | 457 |
Sh' Equity
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| 4.42% | 6.74% | 5.32% | 3.58% | (9.55%) | (3.54%) | (1.06%) | 1.39% | (0.74%) | 1.23% |
ROA
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| 6.45% | 6.40% | 7.13% | 5.12% | (14.02%) | (3.65%) | 0.83% | 3.57% | 1.71% | 1.78% |
ROIC
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| 10.01% | 15.53% | 11.42% | 7.56% | (22.29%) | (9.09%) | (2.63%) | 3.19% | (1.66%) | 2.75% |
ROE
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Marcus Corporation (The) (MCS) key facts
- Marcus Corporation (The) (MCS) is an Entertainment company in the Communication Services sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Marcus Corporation (The)’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $758.5 million, up 3.11% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, MCS traded at $28.09, a market capitalization of $851.6 million.
- Marcus Corporation (The) pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share, a yield of 1.71%, with a payout ratio of 33.3%.
- Return on equity was 2.75% and debt-to-equity 0.34.
Marcus Corporation (The) (MCS) Latest News
24 Sep
AMC Entertainment is pursuing revenue diversification beyond tickets to lift per-patron spending. In Q2 2026, food, beverage and merchandise revenue rose 15.3% YoY, while other revenues grew 16.1%. Food-and-beverage revenue per patron and total revenue per patron reached record levels in both the U.S. and international markets. Movie-themed merchandise is a key growth driver, with projected combined U.S. and European revenues exceeding $100 million in 2026; popcorn containers have boosted F&B spend. Premium formats—IMAX, Dolby, and XL screens—command ticket premiums and accounted for a small share of screens yet a large share of box-office. The company notes it cannot discuss future pricing strategies. AMC’s stock has surged recently; its forward P/S is about 0.45, versus industry 2.49. The article also notes potential competitive dynamics with peers like Marcus and Cinemark, with varying growth trajectories. The sustainability of per-patron gains remains uncertain as attendance normalizes. AMC's revenue diversification could moderately affect Marcus through competitive pressure and shifts in investor sentiment.
21 Sep
Life Time Group Holdings (LTH) outperforms the Consumer Discretionary sector with 53.3% year-to-date gains versus a sector loss of 14.1%. Marcus Corporation (MCS) is even stronger at 78.5% YTD. Both carry a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). LTH and Marcus belong to the Leisure and Recreation Services industry, which on average is down 11.3% YTD. LTH’s full-year earnings estimate rose 7.7% in the last quarter, while Marcus’ current-year EPS estimate has surged 64.2% over the past three months. The piece advises investors to continue tracking both names as leaders in the space, highlighting renewed earnings optimism and relative strength. Significant positive sentiment from rising EPS estimates and outperformance, but no fundamental strategic changes are described.
9 Sep
AMC's 1.1 million A-List members may increase cinema visits and guest spending at its theaters, creating competitive pressure on rival chains including Marcus Corporation. AMC A-List growth directly influences competitive positioning and market share for Marcus theater operations.
8 Sep
Marcus Theatres achieved the highest summer revenue of all time and set multiple new records. Record seasonal revenue signals improved performance that may lift near-term sentiment without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.
3 Aug
Marcus Corporation posted Q2 earnings above estimates while revenues missed targets. RevPAR increased during the quarter. Earnings beat paired with revenue miss and RevPAR gain signals moderate effects on near-term sentiment without major trajectory shifts.
31 Jul
Wedbush Securities states Marcus Corporation benefits from consistent, family-focused theatrical slate. Positive Wedbush note on Marcus content strategy may moderately lift near-term sentiment and positioning.
Marcus Corporation held its Q2 earnings call, providing updates on financial performance and operations. Q2 earnings details can moderately affect investor views of Marcus Corporation's financial health and outlook.
30 Jul
Marcus Corp reported record post-pandemic EBITDA for Q2 2026 along with strong results in its earnings call. Record EBITDA directly lifts financial outlook and investor sentiment for Marcus Corp.
Marcus (MCS) Q2 earnings are compared to estimates with focus on key metrics. Q2 earnings versus estimates can shift investor views on financial performance and near-term stock movement.
Marcus Corporation reported its second quarter fiscal 2026 results. Quarterly earnings updates can shift near-term investor sentiment and stock performance without altering long-term strategy.
21 Jul
AMC Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates on higher attendance, pushing its stock higher. AMC beat signals theater-sector attendance recovery that can shift competitive dynamics and near-term sentiment for peer MCS.
16 Jul
Question raised on buy, sell or hold decision for AMC stock ahead of Q2 earnings release. Pre-earnings stock advice can moderately sway short-term trading sentiment and price action.
2 Jul
Marcus (MCS) stock shows movement with indications of a potentially sustainable trend. Sustainable trend in MCS stock points to moderate influence on future market performance.
30 Jun
B. Riley states June domestic box office results are likely to produce the strongest second quarter since COVID-19. Stronger box office directly lifts theater revenues and near-term results for MCS.
1 Jun
B. Riley states domestic box office will sustain momentum after beating May forecasts, supporting revenue growth for theater operators including Marcus Corporation. Analyst note on box office recovery can lift near-term revenue outlook for Marcus theater chain.
7 May
Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) delivered impressive earnings, but deeper issues suggest they fail to capture the full picture of the company's challenges and future prospects. Impressive earnings highlight short-term strength but mask underlying concerns that could moderately impact financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
1 May
Marcus Corporation (MCS) released highlights from its Q1 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking statements. Q1 earnings highlights impact financial performance and investor sentiment moderately but face balance from market factors.
30 Apr
The Marcus Corporation released a summary of its Q1 2026 earnings call, detailing financial results, operational updates, and future outlook for MCS. Q1 2026 earnings call summary reveals financial performance and strategic insights significantly impacting MCS's market trajectory and investor sentiment.
Marcus Corporation reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results, detailing financial performance across its theater and hospitality segments. Quarterly earnings releases significantly affect financial performance, stock price, and investor expectations for the company.
Marcus Corporation (MCS) Q1 earnings analyzed with key metrics compared to estimates. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates moderately influence financial performance and investor sentiment.
Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported a first-quarter net loss but beat revenue estimates. Q1 loss despite revenue beat reflects mixed financial results expected to moderately affect short-term market performance and investor sentiment.
23 Apr
UNITE HERE Local 1 released a report investigating Marcus Corporation's related party transactions. Union probe into related party transactions raises governance concerns that could moderately impact investor sentiment and financial scrutiny.
Analysts expect Marcus Corporation (MCS) to surpass earnings estimates, prompting consideration of buying the stock ahead of the report. Expected earnings beat could noticeably influence MCS financial performance perception and short-term stock sentiment.
6 Apr
Marcus Theatres achieved its highest grossing five-day Easter weekend on record. Record Easter weekend box office performance signals robust theatre attendance and revenue growth, moderately boosting financial outlook and investor sentiment.
16 Mar
McChip provides an update on its planned 2025 dispositions, detailing asset sales strategy for Marcus Corporation (MCS). 2025 dispositions involve major strategic asset sales that could significantly reshape MCS's balance sheet and future performance.
2 Mar
The Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported improved profitability for fiscal 2025. Improved profitability signals stronger financial health and positive trajectory for MCS's future performance.
28 Feb
Marcus Corporation's Q4 earnings call highlights key financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the company. Q4 earnings highlights disclose financial performance and strategic outlook, significantly influencing investor sentiment and market trajectory.
26 Feb
Marcus Corp (MCS) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights revenue growth driven by strategic pricing amid operational improvements. Revenue growth and strategic pricing represent major positive shifts in financial performance and competitive positioning.
The Marcus Corporation released Q4 2025 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and future outlook for its theaters and hotels divisions. Q4 earnings call summary reveals financial performance and guidance directly impacting stock price and investor confidence.
Marcus Corporation (MCS) reported Q4 earnings, analyzing key metrics for insights into financial performance. Q4 earnings reports reveal critical financial metrics that significantly influence stock trajectory and investor sentiment.