National CineMedia, Inc. NCMI

2.27 0.07 3.18% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$207.0M
P/E
0.0×

Insider Decisions

Total sells 1.91
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell 1 1 3 — — 1 3 3 2 3 2 —
Insider Ownership 30.05%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 206.95
Revenue 248.90
Net Income (7.80)
Free Cash Flow 18.40
Net Debt (34.10)
Current Ratio 1.84
Debt/Equity 0.04
P/E ratio 0.00
P/S ratio 0.83
P/B ratio 0.62
Past 5Y EPS Growth 31.55%
This Y EPS Growth 22.73%
Next Y EPS Growth 147.06%
Next 5Y EPS Growth (6.33%)
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.01
Annual Dividend Rate 0.12
Annual Dividend Yield 30.77%
total individual payouts
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 0.06
0.03
0.03
2025 0.09
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
2024 Powerpack
2023 Powerpack
2022 1.10
0.50
0.30
0.30
2021 2.00
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
2020 4.00
1.90
0.70
0.70
0.70
2019 6.80
1.70
1.70
1.70
1.70
2018 6.80
1.70
1.70
1.70
1.70
2017 8.80
2.20
2.20
2.20
2.20
2016 8.80
2.20
2.20
2.20
2.20
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 38 78 38 46
Receivables 97 85 97 62
Inventory — — — —
Other 5 11 — —
144 178 138 112
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 22 23 26 26
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other 8 10 11 9
58 74 62 61
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales (5.89%) 21.89% (0.81%)
Cash Flow (22.34%) (31.40%) 0.00%
Earnings 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Book Value 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 34 58 — — —
’25 35 52 63 93 243
’24 37 55 62 86 241
’23 35 15 25 91 165
’22 36 67 55 92 249
’21 5 14 32 64 115
’20 65 4 6 16 90
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 18 (1) — — —
’25 6 (5) (1) 8 8
’24 24 8 (2) 31 60
’23 10 (6) (27) 16 (7)
’22 (24) (17) 4 (11) (47)
’21 (25) (37) (31) (3) (95)
’20 58 49 (21) (31) 55
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 18 (3) — — —
’25 5 (7) (2) 6 3
’24 23 6 (3) 28 55
’23 10 (6) (27) 14 (10)
’22 (24) (18) 3 (9) (48)
’21 (27) (37) (32) (4) (101)
’20 55 47 (23) (32) 47
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.31) (0.11) — — —
’25 (0.32) (0.11) 0.02 0.31 (0.11)
’24 (0.36) (0.09) (0.04) 0.26 (0.23)
’23 (3.10) 31.30 2.89 0.24 14.34
’22 (3.10) (0.10) (1.10) 1.31 (8.08)
’21 (2.50) (2.80) (1.90) 1.10 (6.10)
’20 (0.50) (1.80) (1.60) (4.50) (8.40)
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

1.4
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
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
161.00 152.50 109.40 89.30 98.50 61.10 34.10 6.50 7.60 7.25
High Price
615 572 536 531 418 346 297 292 254 248
Employees
1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1
Revenue/Emp
448 426 441 445 90 115 249 165 241 243
Revenue
72.70% 70.73% 70.00% 69.76% 51.88% 32.90% 52.69% 51.51% 47.84% 45.93%
Gross Margin
109 295 104 99 36 (118) (66) 697 (22) (11)
EBT
24.33% 69.19% 23.49% 22.28% 39.71% (103.32%) (26.57%) 421.73% (9.18%) (4.36%)
EBT Margin
95 115 80 87 (126) (118) (66) 697 (22) (11)
Net Income
38 40 43 43 40 40 40 29 43 38
Depreciation
74.86 65.33 57.43 57.51 11.60 14.35 30.40 3.45 2.51 2.58
Revenue/Sh
4.20 0.20 3.90 4.70 (8.40) (6.10) (3.07) 14.73 (0.23) (0.11)
Earnings/Sh
22.33 21.29 19.56 18.57 7.09 (11.92) (5.77) (0.14) 0.63 0.09
Cash Flow/Sh
(2.54) (2.10) (1.86) (1.81) (1.03) (0.71) (0.09) (0.07) (0.06) (0.06)
Capex/Sh
19.79 19.19 17.69 16.76 6.07 (12.63) (5.86) (0.21) 0.57 0.03
Free CF/Sh
(19.52) (11.47) (11.61) (15.67) (34.46) (48.02) (56.61) 9.07 4.29 3.99
Book Value/Sh
6 7 8 8 8 8 8 48 96 94
Shares
34.37 350.00 17.05 15.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.00 0.00
PE Ratio
1.97 1.07 1.13 1.27 3.21 1.96 0.08 1.15 2.64 1.51
PS Ratio
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.44 1.55 0.98
PB Ratio
3.96 3.17 3.07 3.19 12.85 10.65 4.39 0.99 2.37 1.41
EV/Sales
15.08 10.79 10.11 11.11 25.64 (11.86) (21.90) (13.59) 10.85 683.74
EV/FCF
134 139 150 144 55 (95) (47) (7) 60 8
Op' Cash Flow
(15) (14) (14) (14) (8) (6) (1) (3) (6) (6)
Capex
118 125 136 130 47 (101) (48) (10) 55 3
FCF
101 103 120 135 150 89 (1,039) 85 104 76
Working Cap'
924 923 924 927 1,052 1,098 1,139 10 10 12
Total Debt
875 880 858 853 872 996 1,075 (28) (68) (26)
Net Debt
(117) (75) (89) (121) (269) (383) (464) 435 411 375
Sh' Equity
2.97% 5.04% 2.57% 3.18% (6.49%) (5.72%) (3.57%) 103.70% (3.93%) (2.00%)
ROA
14.26% 11.95% 12.54% 13.77% (6.32%) (7.00%) 0.71% (4.19%) (3.55%) (2.48%)
ROIC
(22.82%) (60.89%) (36.34%) (34.32%) 33.56% 14.94% 6.77% (4,781.02%) (5.27%) (2.70%)
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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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.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Latest News

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23 Sep

4

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

4

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

3 transcript

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

4

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

4

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.

3 transcript

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.

3

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.

3

Generation Partners sells Captivate Network to National CineMedia. Acquisition adds Captivate Network assets to NCMI expanding its advertising reach.

3

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.

3

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

3

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

4 transcript

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.

4

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

4

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.

3

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.

3

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.

3

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

3

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

3

National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) Q1 earnings expected to decline. Expected Q1 earnings decline may moderately affect financial performance and investor sentiment.

13 Apr

4

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

4

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

3

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

4 transcript

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.

4

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.

4

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.

4

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

4

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.

4

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.

4

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.

3

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.

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