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Kinepolis Group Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary22 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Record Q3 attendance rose 49.1% YoY, driven by a strong summer film slate and U.S. footprint expansion; YTD attendance increased 39.4%.
Revenue per visitor continued to rise, while EBITDA, EBITDAL and net profit growth significantly exceeded revenue growth in Q3 and YTD.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue increased significantly YoY, growing faster than attendance as revenue per visitor rose; box office and in-theatre sales both contributed.
Higher in-theatre spend and premium offerings, including IMAX and ScreenX, supported revenue per visitor growth.
EBITDA, EBITDAL and net profit growth significantly exceeded revenue growth in Q3 and YTD.
Outlook and guidance
On track for a record year, supported by a strong year-end slate including Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three.
Emagine and Showcase integration is progressing; improvement initiatives remain disciplined while growth opportunities and customer experience investments continue.
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Latest events from Kinepolis Group
- Revenue rebounded to 90.6% of 2019 as EBITDAL nearly tripled YoY.KIN
H2 2022 - Record results and stronger cash generation offset a strike-hit Q4.KINH2 2023
- Premium experiences and disciplined expansion underpin a 134-complex, 9-country network.KINCorporate presentation
- Record revenue and admissions growth in H1 2026, with sharp profit and cash flow gains.KINH1 2026
- Q1 2026 saw 27.4% more visitors and strong financial growth, boosted by US expansion.KINQ1 2026
- Profitability held firm in 2025 as premiumization and expansion offset lower attendance.KINH2 2025
- Visitor numbers fell 11.1% in Q3, but premium experiences boosted revenue per visitor.KINQ3 2025
- Revenue up 6.2% and adjusted EBITDAL up 22.6% on strong attendance and premiumization.KINH1 2025
- Record H2 and premiumization offset lower visitors, boosting cash flow and financial strength.KINH2 2024
Next Kinepolis Group earnings date
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Kinepolis Group NV operates in the entertainment and media industry, primarily focusing on cinema and film exhibition. The company manages and operates a chain of cinemas across various countries, offering movie screenings, event hosting, and related services. Kinepolis also engages in film distribution, production, and marketing. Additionally, the company provides technological solutions for cinema operations, such as ticketing systems and customer experience enhancements. The company is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, and its shares are listed on the EBR.