Kinepolis Group (KIN) Q3 2026 earnings summary

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.