Cinemark (CNK) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved all-time high quarterly revenue of $1.1 billion in Q2 2026, with records across all major revenue categories and strong box office performance.

• Net income attributable to shareholders rose to $139.4 million, up nearly 50% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $1.19.

• Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $294 million, with a 27.1% margin, the highest for any quarter in company history.

• Entertained 64 million moviegoers globally, with market share gains in both the U.S. and Latin America.

• Maintained a solid financial position with disciplined capital allocation and a healthy balance sheet.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2026 revenue increased 15.5% year-over-year to $1,086.4 million; Adjusted EBITDA was $294 million with a 27.1% margin.

• Admissions revenue grew 15.6% to $540 million; concession revenue increased 14.7% to $433.3 million.

• Cash from operations for the quarter was $360 million, with free cash flow of $298 million.

• Ended the quarter with $504 million in cash and a net leverage ratio of 2.0x.

• Operating income rose to $233 million from $173.5 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects continued revenue growth driven by a robust film slate, strategic pricing, and targeted investments.

• Sufficient liquidity is anticipated to meet working capital, capital expenditures, and contractual obligations for the next twelve months and beyond.

• Positioned for sustainable growth and long-term shareholder returns due to high-quality assets and global footprint.

• Anticipates continued benefit from a robust film slate in 2026 and 2027.

• Forward-looking statements caution about risks from economic conditions, film release schedules, and competition from alternative entertainment formats.