Recent Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Cinemark (CNK)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) recently:

• 1/22/2026 – Cinemark had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $37.00 to $31.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/22/2026 – Cinemark had its price target lowered by analysts at B. Riley from $35.00 to $29.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/20/2026 – Cinemark was upgraded by analysts at Moffett Nathanson from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/20/2026 – Cinemark was upgraded by analysts at UBS Group AG to a “buy” rating.
• 1/15/2026 – Cinemark had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Benchmark Co..
• 1/15/2026 – Cinemark had its price target lowered by analysts at Macquarie from $36.00 to $34.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 1/14/2026 – Cinemark had its price target lowered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $33.00 to $32.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 12/29/2025 – Cinemark had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/22/2025 – Cinemark had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/18/2025 – Cinemark had its “equal weight” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They now have a $28.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $35.00.
• 12/15/2025 – Cinemark had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/10/2025 – Cinemark was given a new $35.00 price target on by analysts at UBS Group AG.
• 12/10/2025 – Cinemark had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Benchmark Co..
• 12/8/2025 – Cinemark had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/1/2025 – Cinemark had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.

Cinemark Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 28th were given a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. This is an increase from Cinemark’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 28th. Cinemark’s payout ratio is currently 34.62%.

Insider Activity at Cinemark

In other news, EVP Melissa Thomas sold 22,082 shares of Cinemark stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.81, for a total value of $547,854.42. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 167,360 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,152,201.60. This trade represents a 11.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 2.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc (NYSE: CNK) is a leading theatrical exhibitor that acquires, develops and operates motion picture theatres under the Cinemark® brand in the United States and Latin America. The company’s core business involves the presentation of first-run feature films coupled with an array of in‐theatre services, including concessions, premium auditoriums and loyalty programs. Cinemark’s exhibition portfolio encompasses both corporate‐owned and franchised complexes, offering moviegoers a range of experiences from standard screens to large‐format halls.

The company’s product offerings extend beyond ticket sales to include an assortment of concession items, such as popcorn, fountain beverages, candy and specialty snacks, as well as bar and lounge concepts in select locations.