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Cinemark
🇺🇸 NYSE:CNK
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Dec 31, 2024

Cinemark Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Cinemark reported strong Q4 2024 earnings with record-high revenue and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Cinemark delivered a record-high Q4 2024 revenue of $814.3 million, reflecting a 27.5% YoY growth. The company reported a net income of $51.3 million, a significant improvement from the prior year's loss. Strong box office performance and strategic operational execution contributed to the earnings growth.

Record-high Q4 revenue of $814.3 million, up 27.5% YoY.

Net income of $51.3 million, compared to a net loss of $18.0 million in Q4 2023.

Domestic and international segments saw strong revenue growth.

Reinstated annual dividend of $0.32 per share, reflecting confidence in future performance.

Total Revenue
$814M
Previous year: $639M
+27.5%
EPS
$0.33
Previous year: -$0.15
-320.0%
Operating Margin
11.71%
Previous year: 3.16%
+270.6%
Average Ticket Price
$7.97
Previous year: $7.41
+7.6%
Concession Revenue per Patron
$6.15
Previous year: $5.68
+8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.06B
Previous year: $849M
+24.5%
Free Cash Flow
$315M
Previous year: $48.7M
+547.2%
Total Assets
$5.07B
Previous year: $4.84B
+4.8%

Cinemark Revenue

Cinemark EPS

Cinemark Revenue by Segment

Cinemark Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Cinemark expects continued growth in revenue and profitability, driven by strong box office trends and strategic initiatives.

Positive Outlook

  • Reinstated dividend signals confidence in financial strength.
  • Continued market share gains in both U.S. and Latin America.
  • Ongoing cost optimization strategies supporting profitability.
  • Strong film slate expected to drive higher attendance in 2025.
  • Robust cash balance positions the company for strategic investments.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential volatility in box office performance due to film release schedules.
  • Macroeconomic factors may impact consumer discretionary spending.
  • Inflationary pressures could increase operational costs.
  • Competition from streaming services remains a long-term challenge.
  • Foreign exchange fluctuations could affect international revenues.