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Cinemark Hldgs

Cinemark Holdings Inc is geographically diverse operators in the motion picture exhibition industry in the United States. The company operates in around 518 theatres and 5,847 screens in the United States and Latin America. The company generates revenue from filmed entertainment box office receipts and concession sales, with additional revenue from screen advertising, screen rental and other revenue streams, such as transactional fees, vendor marketing promotions, studio trailer placements, meeting rentals and electronic video games located in some of the theatres. Majority of Cinemark's theaters are located in midsize cities or suburbs of large cities.

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In the current market session, Cinemark Hldgs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) share price is at $29.37, after a 1.91% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock fell by 3.93%, but in the past year, went up by 108.60%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Evaluating Cinemark Hldgs P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 54.21 in the Entertainment industry, Cinemark Hldgs Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 17.57. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Analysts turn their focus to the 2025 movie season, offering box office predictions as the industry grapples with the continued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming">rise of streaming platforms.</a>
JPMorgan 2025 Outlook: The movie theater industry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42750888/top-anticipated-2025-movies-for-big-screen-success-and-stocks-investors-should-watch">could be normalizing</a> after facing the COVID-19 pandemic disruption and labor stoppages, JPMorgan analyst David Karnovsky said in a new investor note.
"The key headwind for theaters remains supply – COVID and strike-related production shutdowns hampered output, and while the impacts are yet to be fully overcome, the lack of ongoing constraints sets up the conditions for a full recovery in volume by 2026 or 2027," Karnovsky said.
The analyst forecasts the North American box office to hit $9.50 billion in 2025, up 10.8% year-over-year. Broken down by quarter, Karnovsky's predictions are as follows:
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<li>Q1: $1.77 billion, +9.7% year-over-year</li>
<li>Q2: $2.44 billion, +25.1% year-over-year</li>
<li>Q3: $2.57 billion, -3.7% year-over-year</li>
<li>Q4: $2.73 billion, +16.2% year-over-year</li>
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While the report does not share price targets for movie theater stocks, Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) are named in the report. AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) would be another stock to watch, given the potential increase in domestic 2025 box office revenue.
"While our forecast builds for significant growth, we believe it is below some of the more bullish estimates for $10b-plus which followed strong performance during the holiday period."
The analyst said he remains constructive on the movie theater industry given the rise of the streaming market, specifically increased film output from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). The rise of Netflix and streaming platforms has shortened theatrical release windows for movies.
"While these forces have delivered real stress to the ecosystem, with some hindsight, it appears many of the bear theses that existed pre-pandemic were overblown."
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) is also featured several times in the report, with Karnovsky highlighting upcoming movies like "Zootopia 2," "Snow White," "Lilo &amp; Stitch," "Captain America: Brave New World," "Fantastic Four" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
Disney is also highlighted for the early 2026 outlook with movies like "Toy Story 5," a live-action "Moana", "Avengers: Doomsday" and "The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu."
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Goldman Sachs on Movie Theater Stocks: Goldman Sachs analyst Stephen Laszczyk has a domestic box office revenue estimate of $9.4 billion for 2026.
Laszczyk projects a recovery to 82% of 2019 revenue levels, after which earnings would likely remain range-bound.
In the recent report, the analyst highlights IMAX and Cinemark as the two covered stocks in the sector.
The analyst has a Sell rating on Imax with a $16 price target. Despite the sell rating, the analyst sees several scenarios that could provide upside risk to the rating.
"Box office demand could recover more quickly and on a larger scale than expected," Laszczyk said.
The analyst said movie theaters could look to add more Imax screens. A change in China's policy to allow more American blockbusters in the country could also benefit Imax, the analyst added.
"IMAX may benefit from uplifts in ticket prices as studios and exhibitors look to increase revenue."
The analyst also has a Sell rating on Cinemark with a $24 price target.
Similar to Imax, the analyst said there are several scenarios that could provide upside for the movie theater stock.
Along with box office demand recovering faster than expected, the analyst said better food and beverage margins and lower operating expenses could help Cinemark.
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Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterates Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Buy and maintains $40 price target.

Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Cinemark Hldgs, Maintains $40 Price Target

The start of a new year will bring new movies to movie theaters around the world and could provide new revenue opportunities for media companies with Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) among the companies hoping for continued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42603589/disney-hits-2-billion-domestic-box-office-wins-top-honors-global-box-office-2025-to-grow-8-to-33b-analyst-says">success from 2024.</a>
Most Anticipated Films: Movie theater executives like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) CEO Adam Aron <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec">have expressed optimism </a>at the film lineup for 2025 as being particularly stronger than in past years.
The year will see superhero movies, family films, live-action adaptations and the return of several of the highest-grossing franchises of all time.
Here's a look at Variety's <a href="https://variety.com/lists/most-anticipated-movies-2025/">list</a><a href="https://variety.com/lists/most-anticipated-movies-2025/"> </a>of the most anticipated films for 2025 and the stocks associated with the films, listed in chronological order.
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<li>Jan. 17, "Wolf Man": Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>Feb. 14, "Captain America: Brave New World": Disney</li>
<li>Feb. 14, "Paddington in Peru": Sony Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>)</li>
<li>March 17, "Mickey 17": Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</li>
<li>March 21, "Snow White": Disney</li>
<li>April 4, "Minecraft Movie": Warner Bros.</li>
<li>April 18, "Sinners": Warner Bros.</li>
<li>May 2, "Thunderbolts": Disney</li>
<li>May 23, "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning": Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>)</li>
<li>May 23, "Lilo &amp; Stitch": Disney</li>
<li>May 30, "Karate Kid: Legends": Sony</li>
<li>June 6, "Ballerina": Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGF#NYSE">LGF</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGF#NYSE">LGF</a>)</li>
<li>June 13, "Elio": Disney</li>
<li>June 13, "How to Train Your Dragon": Comcast</li>
<li>June 20, "28 Years Later": Sony</li>
<li>June 27, "F1": Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>June 27, "M3GAN 2.0": Comcast</li>
<li>July 2, "Jurassic World Rebirth": Comcast</li>
<li>July 11, "Superman": Warner Bros.</li>
<li>July 18, "The Smurfs Movie": Paramount</li>
<li>July 25, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps": Disney</li>
<li>Aug. 8, "Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Film": Warner Bros.</li>
<li>Aug. 8, "Freakier Friday": Disney</li>
<li>Sept. 26, "The Bride": Warner Bros.</li>
<li>Oct. 3, "Michael": Lions Gate</li>
<li>Oct. 10, "Tron: Ares": Disney</li>
<li>Oct. 17, "The Black Phone 2": Comcast</li>
<li>Nov. 7, "Predator: Badlands": Disney</li>
<li>Nov. 7, "Bugonia": Comcast</li>
<li>Nov. 7, "The Running Man": Paramount</li>
<li>Nov. 21, "Wicked: For Good": Comcast</li>
<li>Nov. 26, "Zootopia 2": Disney</li>
<li>Dec. 5, "Five Nights at Freddy's 2": Comcast</li>
<li>Dec. 19, "Avatar: Fire and Ash": Disney</li>
<li>Dec. 19, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants": Paramount</li>
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While this is just a small list of the films set for theaters in 2025, these are among the most anticipated ones based on Variety's reporting.
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The Stock Winners: For those keeping score at home, here are the number of films on the list for each public company mentioned above:
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<li>Disney: 10</li>
<li>Comcast: 7</li>
<li>Warner Bros.: 6</li>
<li>Paramount: 4</li>
<li>Sony: 3</li>
<li>Lions Gate: 2</li>
<li>Apple: 1</li>
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Disney leads the way with 10 films on the list for 2025, including several superhero movies under the Marvel brand, animated films and the return of the Avatar franchise. The media giant could continue its streak as the highest-grossing film studio with a strong lineup of films.
Ranking second on the list is Comcast, which has several potential blockbusters including the return of the Jurassic World franchise and the sequel to "Wicked." Comcast had several of the highest-grossing films in 2024, including "Wicked," which ranked third domestically.
Warner Bros. and Paramount rank next on the list, but the titles might not be as recognizable to everyone and could signal that 2025 is a year for Disney and Comcast to distance themselves from the field. "Superman" will be a major test for Warner Bros. in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/02/30678077/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-dc-comics-new-movies-tv-shows-announced"> rebirth of the plans </a>for the DC Comics film franchise.
Outside of the media companies, movie theater stocks such as AMC and Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) might be best positioned to benefit from the overall movie slate and projections for the box office revenue to rise in 2025.
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Few hedge fund managers command the attention of Wall Street quite like Dan S. Loeb. As the founder of Third Point, a $7 billion hedge fund, Loeb has made his mark with bold activist strategies that challenge the status quo and drive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/hedge-funds">transformation in global companies.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portfolio Overview</h3>
As of Q3 2024, Third Point's portfolio is valued at $7.37 billion, comprising 41 investments. The fund gained 5.3% during the quarter, with top holdings including Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>) at 13%, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) at 9.3%, and Danaher Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) at 7.3%. Smaller positions include Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) and Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>), each at 5.1%.
Best Performers: These five stocks have surged over 20% in the last 6 months.
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<li>Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) escalated around 43%.</li>
<li>Amazon surged about 18%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) rose roughly 17%</li>
<li>Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAY#NYSE">CPAY</a>) rocketed about 29%</li>
<li>Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) increased approximately 60%</li>
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These gains highlight Loeb's ability to capitalize on growth opportunities across the entertainment, tech, and financial sectors.
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Investment Strategy:
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<li>Loeb is a prominent activist investor who acquires significant stakes in underperforming companies to advocate for improvements in management, operations, or governance, with the goal of enhancing shareholder value. A key example is his 2011 investment in Yahoo, where a 5% stake and strategic push led to transformations and over $1 billion in gains, <a href="https://hedgefundalpha.com/dan-loeb-portfolio/">according </a>to Hedge Fund Alpha.</li>
<li>Throughout his career, Loeb has focused more on creating spin-offs than investing in existing ones. He recently applied his activist strategy with Sony and Shell to pursue spin-offs, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/28/shell-vs-activist-dan-loeb-is-bigger-for-big-oil-than-exxon-board-war.html">according </a>to CNBC, but was unsuccessful in these efforts.</li>
<li>Beyond equities, Loeb explores opportunities in credit markets, including distressed debt and corporate bonds, aiming to generate high-risk-adjusted returns by exploiting inefficiencies in those areas. In 2012, Loeb invested in Greek sovereign bonds during the financial crisis, assessing the risk-reward ratio and achieving strong returns, adding to an already successful year, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2012/10/03/third-points-loeb-bets-big-and-wins-on-greek-debt.html">reported</a>.</li>
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Historical Performance: Since launching in 1995, the fund has averaged annual returns of 16%, attracting new investors with consistent positive performance, according to Hedge Fund Alpha.
Loeb's major successes came during the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis, with his fund posting a 45% return in 2009 despite a market downturn.
Third Point&#8217;s assets under management reportedly peaked at nearly $18 billion in 2022 before declining to approximately $7 billion, attributed to underperformance during a challenging market period in 2022. By the end of 2023, the fund achieved modest positive returns, indicating some stabilization.
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) takes top honors for domestic box office in 2024 and could be in store for a strong 2025 with a new analyst forecast calling for box office revenue to grow 8% in 2025, which is likely music to the ears of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec">movie theater executives.</a>
2024 Box Office Winners: Disney is the only movie studio to hit the $2 billion figure for the domestic box office in 2024, led <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40319102/disneys-deadpool-wolverine-hits-1b-d23-unveils-new-sequels-theme-park-expansions-fortnite-c">by hits like</a> "Inside Out 2," "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" and the recently released "Moana 2."
This marks the second time that Disney hit the $2 billion figure since 2019, with the most recent milestone achieved in 2022, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/box-office-disney-2024-1236209611/">Deadline</a>. Since 2010, Disney has reached $2 billion domestically seven times.
Disney will add to its year total with the release of "Mufasa" in theaters this weekend.
Here is a look at the top-grossing movies <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2024/?ref_=bo_yl_table_1">domestically </a>in 2024 and the public company behind the respective studio.
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<li>"Inside Out 2": $653.0 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Deadpool &amp; Wolverine": $636.7 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Wicked": $365.2 million, Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>"Despicable Me 4": $361.0 million, Comcast</li>
<li>"Moana 2": $342.1 million, Disney</li>
<li>"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice": $294.1 million, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</li>
<li>"Dune: Part Two": $282.1 million, Warner Bros. Discovery</li>
<li>"Twisters": $267.8 million, Comcast</li>
<li>"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire": $196.4 million, Warner Bros. Discovery</li>
<li>"Kung Fu Panda 4": $193.6 million, Comcast</li>
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"Inside Out 2" is the 11th highest-grossing movie domestically of all time and the highest-grossing animated film of all time domestically. "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine" set records for R-rated films and is the 12th highest-grossing film domestically of all time.
The top 10 list was led by Disney, Comcast, and Warner Bros., three companies that took home top scores in <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/2024-box-office-numbers-movie-studios-disney-universal-paramount-1236236541/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety's </a>movie studios&#8217; year-end grades.
Disney earned an A rating, following a challenging 2023 in which the company failed to produce a $1 billion global grosser for the first time since 2014, excluding the pandemic years. The media giant has seen two films surpass the $1 billion mark globally this year and could add a third with &#8220;Moana 2,&#8221; which is projected to reach the milestone in December or January.
Comcast's Universal brand received an A- score thanks to the hits in the top 10 list and "The Wild Robot," which grossed over $300 million worldwide.
"Universal pulled off the seemingly impossible: Making musicals seem cool to moviegoers," Variety writes of the success of "Wicked."
Variety hands Warner Bros. a B+ rating with several hits among the top 10 grossing films, but a couple of films that underperformed including "Joker: Folie a Deux" at $206 million worldwide, calling it a "costly flop."
Here were the other Variety grades for movie studios:
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<li>Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>): B</li>
<li>Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>): B</li>
<li>Amazon MGM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): C</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): D</li>
<li>Lionsgate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGF#NYSE">LGF</a>): D</li>
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Tech giants Amazon and Apple scored among the worst, as sometimes they have movies that flop in theaters but later <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42537187/christmas-movie-with-the-rock-flops-at-box-office-breaks-streaming-records-for-this-company">break streaming records.</a>
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2025 Projections: News of Disney hitting the $2 billion domestic milestone comes with more potential good news<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec"> </a>for the movie sector and movie theater companies like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>).
Gower Street Analytics projects the global box office will reach $33 billion in 2025, an 8% increase from the estimated $30.5 billion total expected for 2024.
While the 2025 figure is expected to grow, it will be 14% behind the average of the 2017, 2018 and 2019 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/2025-global-box-office-projection-1236237776/">Deadline</a>.
Gower Street Analytics predicts the North American box office will hit $9.7 billion in 2025, up 9% from the predicted 2024 year-end figure. The domestic box office stands at $8 billion currently, as reported by <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/?ref_=bo_nb_hm_secondarytab">BoxOfficeMojo</a>.
The $9.7 billion estimate is 16% below the 2017-2019 average.
Overall, many regions are expected to see higher box office figures in 2025 compared to 2024, but the estimates in most regions are still below the averages from the pre-pandemic era.
"2025 is set to be a strong year for the global box office, fueled by robust studio slates and independent productions," Gower Street Analytics CEO Dimitrios Mitsinikos said.
Mitsinikos said the domestic box office could potentially surpass the $10 billion figure and get "closer to pre-pandemic norms."
The 2025 release slate includes films in the Avatar, Mission: Impossible, Jurassic World, John Wick, Zootopia, Superman and Wicked film franchises.
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Disney Hits $2 Billion Domestic Box Office, Earns Top Honors

Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $32 to $40.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $40

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth, hailed Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) resurgence after "Moana 2" earned $221 million over Thanksgiving.
What Happened: Taking to X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, Gerber cheered as "Moana 2" contributed significantly to the total box office earnings of $420 million over the weekend.
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1863351068475695221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The sequel to Disney&#8217;s "Moana" now holds the record for the highest-grossing Thanksgiving release. It has surpassed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/11/42123085/wicked-gladiator-ii-moana-2-could-break-thanksgiving-weekend-box-office-stocks-to-watch">previous record of $125 million</a> set by "Frozen II" in 2019, <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/holiday/us_thanksgiving_5/?grossesOption=calendarGrosses&amp;sort=topReleaseGross&amp;ref_=bo_hl__resort#table">according</a> to Box Office Mojo data.
Other films such as "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" also contributed to the record-breaking Thanksgiving week total of nearly $420 million, surpassing 2018&#8217;s record for the best Thanksgiving box office week in history.
Why It Matters: The animated adventure film &#8216;Moana 2&#8217; exceeded expectations, raking in $28 million on Thanksgiving Day alone, <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/thanksgiving-box-office-moana-2-breaks-holiday-records-wicked-1236230809/">reported</a> Variety. It follows the 2016 original, which earned $82 million during its Thanksgiving debut and was the most-streamed film in 2023.
"Moana 2" also broke the record for the biggest five-day opening, previously held by "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," distributed by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)-owned Universal Pictures, which grossed $204.6 million in April last year.
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In November, Disney reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41971559/disneys-q4-boosted-by-streaming-gains-strong-box-office-and-solid-parks-performance">fiscal fourth-quarter 2024</a> revenue, which rose by 6% year-over-year to $22.57 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst estimate of $22.35 billion.&nbsp;
At the time, the company also reported that its entertainment segment—which includes traditional TV networks, streaming platforms, and films—rose 14% year-over-year to $10.83 billion.
The impressive performances of &#8220;Moana 2,&#8221; &#8220;Wicked,&#8221; and &#8220;Gladiator II&#8221; might have also bode well for U.S. movie theater chains like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>), Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>), and others.
Price Action: Disney's stock closed at $117.47 on Friday, down 0.11% for the day, with an additional decline of 0.0085% in after-hours trading. Despite this, the stock has risen 28.17% year-to-date, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
AMC&#8217;s stock finished at $4.95 on Friday, slipping 0.40% during the day, followed by a further drop of 0.20% in after-hours trading. Year-to-date, the stock has fallen by 18.99%.
Cinemark&#8217;s stock closed at $34.52 on Friday, rising 0.99% during the day, before dropping 0.98% in after-hours trading. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 147.28%.
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Tech

Ross Gerber Says 'Disney Is Back' After 'Moana 2' Crushes With $221M Box Office Success Over Thanksgiving

Wells Fargo analyst Omar Mejias maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $35 to $38.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $38

Highly anticipated movies "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are being released on the same day and come shortly ahead of "Moana 2," setting up what could be a record-breaking Thanksgiving weekend for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41790068/amc-ceo-is-confident-and-optimistic-about-cinema-chains-future-as-q3-earnings-show-revenue-beat-rec">movie theater industry</a>.
What Happened: "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" open in domestic movie theaters on Nov. 22, in a move that some compared to the release of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/39621420/wicked-gladiator-2-same-day-release-has-industry-vying-for-another-box-office-power-duo-bar"> same day last year.</a>
While "Glicked" or whatever acronym you want to use for seeing both movies the same day didn't catch on as big as last year's "Barbenheimer" did previously, expectations remain high for both movies.
"Wicked," which comes from Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) unit Universal Pictures, is expected to post a domestic opening weekend total in the range of $125 million to $150 million, as <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/wicked-gladiator-box-office-preview-1236181463/">reported </a>by Deadline.
"Gladiator II," which comes from Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>), is expected to have a domestic opening weekend of more than $60 million.
Deadline reports strong initial audience scores for "Wicked" from those who saw early screenings of the film and pre-sales that are "through the roof."
As an R-rated movie, a total of $60 million or more could help "Gladiator II" become the highest-grossing R-rated film in November.
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Why It's Important: The strong expected opens for "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" could be good news for AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) and other movie theater operators in the U.S.
Along with those two movies, movie theaters could also benefit from the release of "Moana 2" from Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), which comes next Wednesday, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The three movies could help the domestic box office pass $300 million and hit all-time records for the holiday five-day weekend, <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-record-thanksgiving-feast-1236067367/">according </a>to The Hollywood Reporter.
With three strong movies all released shortly before Thanksgiving, estimates predict a strong domestic box office next week, which could be another bright spot in the post-COVID-19 recovery for movie theaters and movie companies.
A total of over $300 million, with most coming from the three films, could come close to the record. Here's a look at the current top-grossing five-day domestic Thanksgiving weekends and the highest-grossing film during the time period:
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<li>2018: $315.6 million, "Ralph Breaks the Internet" ($84.8 million)</li>
<li>2013: $294.2 million, "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" ($109.9 million)</li>
<li>2017: $270.5 million, "Coco" ($72.9 million)</li>
<li>2019: $263.4 million, "Frozen II" ($125.0 million)</li>
<li>2016: $260.0 million, "Moana" ($125.0 million)</li>
</ul>
The report said current tracking predicts "Moana 2" will gross between $125 million and $150 million for the five-day holiday weekend domestically, which would break records for the time period.
The early Wednesday opening could contribute to the strong expectations for "Moana 2" as not all blockbusters haven't done this same holiday release window previously, the report added.
While the strong opening expectations for the three films could help the movie companies behind them, the big winners will likely be the movie theaters as they could see many customers coming in more than once during a period that might have only drawn one visit in past years due to this year's strong lineup.
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'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II,' 'Moana 2' Could Break Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office: Stocks To Watch

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) is accustomed to drama on the big screen, but its stock may be facing a critical moment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMC/news">in the financial markets.</a>
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AMC stock is nearing a Death Cross, where its 50-day moving average dips below the 200-day moving average—a technical signal often linked to bearish momentum. For a company managing $4 billion in debt, this chart pattern adds to an already challenging outlook.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Debt Load That Steals The Spotlight</h2>
The domestic box office has made a strong recovery, delivering its best third-quarter results since 2020. However, AMC has struggled to capitalize on the momentum. As the largest theater operator with 900 locations and 10,000 screens, the company remains weighed down by its significant debt burden.
While competitors like Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) navigate the industry revival with relative ease, AMC continues to grapple with substantial interest payments that weigh heavily on its financial recovery.
Even with a blockbuster-filled lineup and premium theater upgrades like Dolby Cinema and IMAX, AMC&#8217;s bottom line continues to suffer. In <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMC/earnings">the third quarter</a>, the company posted a $21 million loss, with interest payments significantly impacting its results.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Blockbuster Bet</h2>
AMC is betting big on premium experiences to lure audiences back. CEO Adam Aron's "<a href="https://investor.amctheatres.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/372/amc-theatres-announces-amcs-go-plan-a-multi-year-plan-to-invest-up-to-1-5-billion-over-four-to-seven-years-greatly-improving-the-movie-going-experience-at-amc">Go Plan</a>" includes a $1 billion-plus investment in enhanced screens, luxury seating, and fancy popcorn buckets. 
While these initiatives might spark revenue growth, analysts <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/18/amc-debt-threatens-its-ability-to-ride-the-box-office-rebound.html">warn</a> against excessive spending. Roth Capital analyst Eric Handler cautions, "They've still got to be judicious with their cash flow."
Yet, investors remain skeptical. AMC's penchant for issuing shares to raise capital has diluted stockholder value, making its equity less appetizing than overpriced movie concessions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Technical Script Unfolds</h2>
The looming Death Cross isn't just symbolic. AMC stock has slumped over 39% in the past year and nearly 29% year-to-date, reflecting waning investor confidence. The recent month's 1.63% gain feels like a short intermission before the plot thickens.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will AMC Rewrite Its Ending?</h2>
Despite grim technical indicators, there's hope for a better sequel. Hollywood&#8217;s 2025 and 2026 slates are packed with franchise juggernauts that could fill AMC&#8217;s premium screens and drive ticket sales. 
However, the question remains: can AMC manage its debt, avoid further dilution, and stay afloat long enough to capitalize on the industry revival?
For now, as AMC's Death Cross approaches, the market appears to be anticipating a potential shift—though whether it leads to recovery or further struggles remains unclear.
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Technicals

Signals

General

AMC Nears Death Cross As Debt Takes Center Stage

Movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) could highlight market share gains and a strong box office performance when the company reports third-quarter financial results Wednesday<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> after the market close.</a>
AMC Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect AMC to report third-quarter revenue of $1.33 billion, down from $1.41 billion in last year's third quarter, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten revenue estimates from analysts in nine of the last 10 quarters, missing in the most recently reported second quarter.
Analysts expect the company to report a loss of 11 cents per share, compared to a loss of 9 cents per share in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in seven of the last eight quarters, meeting expectations in the most recently reported second quarter.
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What AMC Analysts Are Saying: Wedbush analyst Alicia Reese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40165453/amc-stock-to-remain-volatile-after-q2-results-analysts-praise-market-share-gains-ca">detailed the company's</a> potential market share gains in an investor note after second-quarter financial results.
The analyst, who has a Neutral rating and a $4 price target, said the company needs to reduce its high debt load to help with future growth.
"AMC can also drive revenue growth in Europe with theater upgrades. However, it is unlikely to do so until it works through balance sheet right-sizing," Reese said.
The analyst said a large network of premium screens and concert movie distribution deals could help "justify its premium valuation," but cautioned on more potential capital needed to cover interest payments.
&#8220;We expect AMC&#8217;s shares to remain volatile as its shareholders dislike its frequent share issuances.&#8221;
Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey said AMC's second quarter saw a strong performance with several box office hits.
The analyst, who has a Market Weight rating and no price target, said the concession revenue per attendee was up in the second quarter for domestic theaters along with higher average ticket prices, positives for the company.
Key Items to Watch From AMC: The third-quarter box office rose 0.6% year-over-year domestically according to <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/quarter/q3/?grossesOption=calendarGrosses">data </a>from BoxOfficeMojo. The quarter saw hit films like "Deadpool &amp; Wolverine," "Despicable Me 4," "Twisters" and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" released.
AMC's quarterly report comes after peer Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41660851/whats-going-on-with-cinemark-holdings-stock-thursday">reported quarterly earnings </a>that saw earnings per share and revenue both beat analyst estimates. The company&#8217;s shares rose after the report, and analysts raised<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNK/analyst-ratings"> their price targets.</a>
Cinemark said the third quarter box office exceeded expectations and was the highest quarterly total since the COVID-19 pandemic.
A similar report from AMC could go a long way toward showing a box office recovery and growth ahead.
Fourth-quarter domestic box office hasn't been as strong, with "Venom: The Last Dance" the current top film of the quarter at $92.0 million. Upcoming movies like "Gladiator II," "Moana 2," "Wicked," "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" and "Mufasa: The Lion King" could bring optimism for a strong end to the year for movie theater companies.
AMC CEO Adam Aron has been more optimistic about upcoming years than 2024, which could be echoed in his commentary on Wednesday.
&#8220;With a long list of blockbuster movie titles opening in theaters during the remainder of the year and into 2025 and 2026, the industry-wide box office now appears to us to be poised for sustained growth. Looking ahead, we believe that bodes ever so well for the increasing cash generation potential from AMC&#8217;s movie theaters both at home and abroad," Aron said earlier this year.
AMC Price Action: AMC stock was up 2.3% to $4.50 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $2.38 to $11.88. AMC stock is down 28% year-to-date in 2024.
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Previews

AMC Q3 Earnings Preview: Can 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Box Office Strength Lift Stock?

Barrington Research analyst James Goss maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $36 price target.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Cinemark Hldgs, Maintains $36 Price Target

Wells Fargo analyst Omar Mejias maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $31 to $35.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $35

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter downgrades Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and maintains the price target from $32 to $32.

Downgrades

Wedbush Downgrades Cinemark Hldgs to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $32

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon maintains Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $32 to $34.

Macquarie Maintains Outperform on Cinemark Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $34

Barrington Research analyst James Goss upgrades Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $36 price target.

Upgrades

Barrington Research Upgrades Cinemark Hldgs to Outperform, Announces $36 Price Target

Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NASDAQ">CNK</a>) shares are moving lower on Thursday. The company reported earnings for the third quarter of 2024 before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41648044">the market opened</a>.
What To Know: Cinemark reported earnings per share of $1.19, beating analyst estimates of 58 cents. The company reported sales of $921.8 million, representing 5% year-over-growth and beating analyst estimates of $882.54 million, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
By segment, the company saw $460.4 million in admissions revenue and $367.3 million in concession revenue. Cinemark also reported a global average ticket price of $7.62 and concession revenue per customer of $6.08.
Adjusted EBITDA was $221 million in the quarter with a 23.9% adjusted EBITDA margin. The company also reported $107 million in cash from operating activities and $64 million of free cash flow.
&#8220;Strong, sustained consumer enthusiasm for shared, larger-than-life, theatrical experiences was once again on full display in the third quarter as film results far outpaced expectations, delivering the highest quarterly box office since the pandemic, which climbed to within 4% of 3Q19,&#8221; stated Sean Gamble, Cinemark&#8217;s president and CEO.
Cinemark highlighted that it refinanced unsecured notes due in 2026, issuing $500 million in unsecured notes with 7% interest due in 2032 during the quarter. Additionally, the company repaid $6 million of COVID-related debt in Latin America.
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CNK Price Action: At the time of writing, Cinemark shares were down 1.9% at $29.90, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Earnings

Movers

What's Going On With Cinemark Holdings Stock Thursday?

Earnings Beats

Cinemark Hldgs Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $1.19 vs $0.58 Estimate, Sales $921.800M Beat $882.542M Estimate

Cinemark Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2024-10-31. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Cinemark Hldgs to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40.
Cinemark Hldgs bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.23, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Cinemark Hldgs's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.09</td>
<td>-0.17</td>
<td>-0.05</td>
<td>0.41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>0.19</td>
<td>-0.15</td>
<td>0.61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730314964_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on Cinemark Hldgs</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Cinemark Hldgs.
The consensus rating for Cinemark Hldgs is Outperform, derived from 14 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $29.21 implies a potential 1.52% downside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings Among Industry Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and Cinemark Hldgs, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for and Cinemark Hldgs, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cinemark Hldgs</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-22.08%</td>
<td>$473.60M</td>
<td>12.97%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Cinemark Hldgs ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It also ranks at the bottom for Gross Profit. However, it ranks in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>Discovering Cinemark Hldgs: A Closer Look</h3>
Cinemark Holdings Inc is geographically diverse operators in the motion picture exhibition industry in the United States. The company operates in around 518 theatres and 5,847 screens in the United States and Latin America. The company generates revenue from filmed entertainment box office receipts and concession sales, with additional revenue from screen advertising, screen rental and other revenue streams, such as transactional fees, vendor marketing promotions, studio trailer placements, meeting rentals and electronic video games located in some of the theatres. Majority of Cinemark's theaters are located in midsize cities or suburbs of large cities.
<h3>Key Indicators: Cinemark Hldgs's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: Cinemark Hldgs's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -22.08%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Cinemark Hldgs's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.12% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cinemark Hldgs's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 12.97% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.94%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Cinemark Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 9.35. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNK/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Cinemark Hldgs visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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