NASDAQ$NCMI
National CineMedia Inc · Q4 2025 earnings
Q4 2025 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
National CineMedia reported an 8% increase in fourth quarter revenue and a significant rise in net income for the period ended January 1, 2026.
National CineMedia (NCM) delivered a strong fourth quarter with revenue growth of 8% to $93.2 million, outperforming theater attendance growth. The company saw operating income rise to $23.8 million and net income reach $29.3 million. Despite a full-year net loss, the company's Q4 performance exceeded guidance for Adjusted OIBDA and showed improved advertiser demand heading into a promising 2026 film slate.
- Q4 revenue grew 8% year-over-year to $93.2 million, driven by strong advertiser demand that outpaced theater attendance.
- Operating income for the quarter increased to $23.8 million compared to $20.0 million in the prior year period.
- Adjusted OIBDA of $37.2 million exceeded company guidance and improved from $35.0 million in Q4 2024.
- The company declared a cash dividend of $0.03 per share, reflecting confidence in its financial position and 2026 outlook.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
National CineMedia · Revenue · Quarterly
$93.2M
Revenue by segment
National CineMedia · $57.7M total across 2 segments · Q2 2023
- National Advertising$44.3M-12.6%76.8%
- Local and Regional$13.4M+27.6%23.2%
Forward guidance
For Q1 2026, NCM expects revenue between $32.5 million and $36.5 million, with a projected Adjusted OIBDA loss.
Tailwinds
- 2026 film slate is expected to be the strongest since 2019.
- Steady cadence of major commercial releases planned for the upcoming year.
- Continued growth in the cinema advertising market.
- NCM is well positioned to capture meaningful upside in 2026.
- Company declared a $0.03 per share dividend payable in March 2026.
Headwinds
- Q1 2026 Adjusted OIBDA is expected to be a loss between $10.0 million and $13.0 million.
- Full year 2025 resulted in a net loss of $10.6 million.
- Total screen count decreased year-over-year from 18,028 to 17,621.
- Macroeconomic uncertainty could alter spending priorities of advertisers.
- Potential for production delays or strikes in the entertainment industry.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2025
+2.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+3.6%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
43%
28 / 65 earnings
Positive
+232.3%
Q4 2022
Best reaction
-27.2%
Q1 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.9% | -19.5% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.4% | +1.4% | -13.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.7% | -9.3% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | -11.6% | -12.1% | -10.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -17.8% | -12.9% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.3% | -11.5% | -0.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +11.1% | +7.4% | +20.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.9% | -1.5% | +11.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +19.3% | +32.8% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.1% | +2.7% | -2.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.4% | -6.5% | +33.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.9% | +0.0% | +12.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +232.3% | +169.2% | +146.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +31.3% | +38.1% | -7.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -19.4% | +2.3% | -35.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -22.4% | -31.7% | -38.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -10.7% | -11.7% | -16.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.3% | +0.3% | -25.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.0% | -14.7% | -19.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.7% | +2.1% | -88.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.5% | +26.1% | -4.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.3% | +4.0% | +99.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +15.8% | +20.2% | +45.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.5% | +3.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +18.2% | +5.9% | -66.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -16.6% | -10.1% | -20.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.3% | -0.6% | +16.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.4% | +6.7% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +11.8% | +6.5% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -15.7% | -12.9% | -19.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.9% | +5.2% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +21.9% | +29.6% | +30.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -10.0% | -17.5% | -20.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -12.6% | -16.1% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.5% | -17.0% | -19.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -27.2% | -28.7% | -38.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.5% | +0.4% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.9% | +13.0% | +13.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.7% | -3.4% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +13.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -13.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.0% | — | — |
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