National CineMedia, Inc. NCMI
- Market cap
- $207.0M
- P/E
- 0.0×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 133.70 | 51.20 | 50.90 | 56.40 | 16.20 | 24.10 | 2.20 | 1.00 | 3.66 | 3.81 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 161.00 | 152.50 | 109.40 | 89.30 | 98.50 | 61.10 | 34.10 | 6.50 | 7.60 | 7.25 |
High Price
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| 615 | 572 | 536 | 531 | 418 | 346 | 297 | 292 | 254 | 248 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 448 | 426 | 441 | 445 | 90 | 115 | 249 | 165 | 241 | 243 |
Revenue
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| 72.70% | 70.73% | 70.00% | 69.76% | 51.88% | 32.90% | 52.69% | 51.51% | 47.84% | 45.93% |
Gross Margin
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| 109 | 295 | 104 | 99 | 36 | (118) | (66) | 697 | (22) | (11) |
EBT
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| 24.33% | 69.19% | 23.49% | 22.28% | 39.71% | (103.32%) | (26.57%) | 421.73% | (9.18%) | (4.36%) |
EBT Margin
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| 95 | 115 | 80 | 87 | (126) | (118) | (66) | 697 | (22) | (11) |
Net Income
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| 38 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 29 | 43 | 38 |
Depreciation
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| 74.86 | 65.33 | 57.43 | 57.51 | 11.60 | 14.35 | 30.40 | 3.45 | 2.51 | 2.58 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 4.20 | 0.20 | 3.90 | 4.70 | (8.40) | (6.10) | (3.07) | 14.73 | (0.23) | (0.11) |
Earnings/Sh
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| 22.33 | 21.29 | 19.56 | 18.57 | 7.09 | (11.92) | (5.77) | (0.14) | 0.63 | 0.09 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (2.54) | (2.10) | (1.86) | (1.81) | (1.03) | (0.71) | (0.09) | (0.07) | (0.06) | (0.06) |
Capex/Sh
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| 19.79 | 19.19 | 17.69 | 16.76 | 6.07 | (12.63) | (5.86) | (0.21) | 0.57 | 0.03 |
Free CF/Sh
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| (19.52) | (11.47) | (11.61) | (15.67) | (34.46) | (48.02) | (56.61) | 9.07 | 4.29 | 3.99 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 96 | 94 |
Shares
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| 34.37 | 350.00 | 17.05 | 15.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.97 | 1.07 | 1.13 | 1.27 | 3.21 | 1.96 | 0.08 | 1.15 | 2.64 | 1.51 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.44 | 1.55 | 0.98 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.96 | 3.17 | 3.07 | 3.19 | 12.85 | 10.65 | 4.39 | 0.99 | 2.37 | 1.41 |
EV/Sales
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| 15.08 | 10.79 | 10.11 | 11.11 | 25.64 | (11.86) | (21.90) | (13.59) | 10.85 | 683.74 |
EV/FCF
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| 134 | 139 | 150 | 144 | 55 | (95) | (47) | (7) | 60 | 8 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (15) | (14) | (14) | (14) | (8) | (6) | (1) | (3) | (6) | (6) |
Capex
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| 118 | 125 | 136 | 130 | 47 | (101) | (48) | (10) | 55 | 3 |
FCF
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| 101 | 103 | 120 | 135 | 150 | 89 | (1,039) | 85 | 104 | 76 |
Working Cap'
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| 924 | 923 | 924 | 927 | 1,052 | 1,098 | 1,139 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Total Debt
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| 875 | 880 | 858 | 853 | 872 | 996 | 1,075 | (28) | (68) | (26) |
Net Debt
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| (117) | (75) | (89) | (121) | (269) | (383) | (464) | 435 | 411 | 375 |
Sh' Equity
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| 2.97% | 5.04% | 2.57% | 3.18% | (6.49%) | (5.72%) | (3.57%) | 103.70% | (3.93%) | (2.00%) |
ROA
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| 14.26% | 11.95% | 12.54% | 13.77% | (6.32%) | (7.00%) | 0.71% | (4.19%) | (3.55%) | (2.48%) |
ROIC
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| (22.82%) | (60.89%) | (36.34%) | (34.32%) | 33.56% | 14.94% | 6.77% | (4,781.02%) | (5.27%) | (2.70%) |
ROE
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National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) key facts
- National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) is an Advertising Agencies company in the Communication Services sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- National CineMedia, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $243.2 million, up 1.00% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, NCMI traded at $2.27, a market capitalization of $207.0 million.
- National CineMedia, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share, a yield of 30.8%, with a payout ratio of 1.07%.
- Return on equity was −2.70% and debt-to-equity 0.04.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Latest News
23 Sep
National CineMedia is expanding beyond theaters by acquiring Captivate Holdings for about $275 million, adding 48,000 digital out-of-home screens to its 17,000 theater screens (roughly 65,000 total). The Noovie pre-show remains, and the company will push into elevator lobbies, offices, and other waiting spaces with short-form ads. While the deal widens ad inventory and potential revenue, industry observers caution that the value of non-personal screens depends on uncertain attention and dwell-time metrics, raising questions about long-term impact. Acquisition expands NCMI’s out-of-home reach by 48,000 screens and could significantly boost growth, but effectiveness hinges on uncertain attention metrics.
21 Sep
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) completed its acquisition of Captivate Holdings, LLC for an enterprise value of $275 million, creating a combined premium video and digital out-of-home advertising platform. The new network totals more than 48,000 digital screens across theaters, office buildings, and residential properties in 185 Designated Market Areas, including all top 100 markets. Captivate adds a leading office and residential digital video advertising footprint to NCM’s cinema-focused platform. The closing occurred September 18, 2026, after regulatory approvals, funded by a $275 million senior secured first-lien term loan, cash on hand, and a new $25 million senior secured revolving facility (drawn $10 million at closing). CEO Tom Lesinski called the deal central to expanding reach across premium video channels. Expands network to ~48,000 screens across cinema, office, and residential environments, significantly broadening revenue opportunities and scale in premium DOOH.
19 Aug
National CineMedia (NCMI) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results and outlook. Earnings call details on results and guidance can influence near-term stock movement and sentiment.
12 Aug
National CineMedia Inc (NCMI) emphasized strategic Captivate initiatives during its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strategic Captivate focus in earnings call signals major moves likely to shift company trajectory.
11 Aug
National CineMedia acquires Captivate for $275 million, creating the leading premium video and digital out-of-home advertising platform. The $275 million Captivate acquisition forms a dominant premium video and digital out-of-home advertising platform.
National CineMedia Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for the cinema advertising firm. Q2 earnings call delivered financial metrics and outlook that can shift near-term investor views but are unlikely to reshape long-term trajectory.
National CineMedia (NCMI) reported Q2 earnings with key metrics compared to estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates directly affect financial performance assessment and near-term stock movement.
Generation Partners sells Captivate Network to National CineMedia. Acquisition adds Captivate Network assets to NCMI expanding its advertising reach.
National CineMedia reported a Q2 loss and missed revenue estimates. Q2 loss and revenue miss signal near-term pressure on financial results and stock valuation.
National CineMedia, Inc. reported its fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results directly reveal financial performance that shapes near-term investor views and valuation.
28 Jul
National CineMedia may report negative Q2 earnings, with investors advised to track trends ahead of the release. Expected negative Q2 earnings may pressure NCMI stock and near-term sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.
13 May
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial performance, strategic updates, and outlook that significantly affect NCMI's trajectory and investor sentiment.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Q1 2026 earnings call highlighted key financial results, revenue figures, profitability metrics, and management guidance on future outlook amid cinema advertising market dynamics. Q1 2026 earnings call summary discloses financial performance and strategic insights directly impacting NCMI's market trajectory and investor sentiment.
12 May
National CineMedia reported Q1 revenue of $102.8 million, up 123% year-over-year, with net income of $13.7 million versus prior loss; advertising revenue surged 153% driven by box office recovery; company raised full-year EBITDA guidance to $60-70 million and announced $100 million share repurchase authorization. Strong Q1 revenue growth, profitability return, raised guidance, and major repurchase program signal significant positive shift in financial trajectory and investor confidence.
National CineMedia (NCMI) Q1 earnings compared to analyst estimates, with analysis of key metrics. Q1 earnings versus estimates moderately influences financial performance and market sentiment.
National CineMedia (NCMI) reported a Q1 net loss but beat revenue estimates. Q1 revenue beat offsets net loss, moderately affecting financial performance and investor sentiment.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) reported results for its fiscal first quarter 2026. Quarterly earnings results typically affect financial performance and market sentiment to a moderate degree.
8 May
Wall Street analysts outline estimates for National CineMedia (NCMI)'s Q1 key metrics, spotlighting revenue, EBITDA, and EPS potential amid cinema advertising recovery. Analyst Q1 estimates for key metrics like revenue and EBITDA could moderately sway NCMI's pre-earnings sentiment and financial expectations.
28 Apr
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Q1 earnings expected to decline. Expected Q1 earnings decline may moderately affect financial performance and investor sentiment.
13 Apr
National CineMedia partners with Creative Realities to launch a premium in-lobby media network across 285 movie theaters nationwide. Expanding into 285 theater lobbies nationwide via partnership diversifies NCMI's advertising revenue and strengthens market position.
29 Mar
National CineMedia (NCMI) experiences a shifting narrative as analyst price targets approach US$6, signaling improving market sentiment and potential upside. Price targets nearing US$6 reflect major positive shifts in market dynamics and investor sentiment for NCMI's trajectory.
12 Mar
National CineMedia (NCMI) narrative shifts amid softer movie theater attendance hurting ad revenue and emergence of new analyst targets. Softer attendance directly pressures NCMI's cinema advertising revenue, offset somewhat by new targets adjusting expectations.
27 Feb
National CineMedia (NCMI) released its earnings call transcript, covering Q3 financial results, revenue from cinema advertising, cost management, and outlook amid theater recovery. Earnings transcripts disclose quarterly financials, guidance, and strategic plans that significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Q4 2025 earnings call summary covers quarterly financial performance, strategic updates, and future outlook. Q4 earnings call summary discloses financial results and guidance that significantly affect investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
National CineMedia released highlights from its Q4 earnings call, detailing financial performance, revenue updates, and future outlook. Q4 earnings highlights disclose key financial results and guidance that significantly influence stock performance and investor expectations.
National CineMedia (NCMI) reported strong revenue growth in Q4 2025 earnings call highlights amid ongoing challenges. Strong revenue growth in Q4 2025 directly boosts NCMI's financial performance and investor sentiment.
26 Feb
National CineMedia (NCMI) reported Q4 earnings, with key metrics highlighting financial performance, revenue trends, profitability, and outlook amid cinema advertising challenges. Q4 earnings reports drive significant shifts in stock price and investor sentiment based on metric performance.
National CineMedia (NCMI) Q4 earnings and revenues beat analyst estimates. Q4 earnings and revenue beats indicate strong financial performance that can significantly lift stock price and future market sentiment.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) reported financial results for fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025. Fiscal Q4 and full year 2025 results disclosure directly impacts NCMI's financial performance, investor sentiment, and stock trajectory.
National CineMedia (NCMI) reported Q4 net loss of 5 cents per share on $26.7 million revenue, beating analyst expectations of 17-cent loss and $25.2 million sales. Full-year revenue fell 10% to $207.6 million. Company forecasts fiscal 2024 revenue of $370-$400 million and EBITDA of $140-$160 million. Q4 earnings beat expectations but full-year revenue decline signals moderate ongoing recovery challenges in cinema advertising.