Cinemark (NYSE:CNK) Shares Gap Down After Earnings Miss

Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:CNK)’s share price gapped down before the market opened on Wednesday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $25.36, but opened at $23.91. Cinemark shares last traded at $26.57, with a volume of 1,838,966 shares changing hands.

The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45 by ($0.29). Cinemark had a return on equity of 34.33% and a net margin of 4.93%.The company had revenue of $776.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $778.41 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.33 earnings per share. Cinemark’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.7% on a year-over-year basis.

Trending Headlines about Cinemark

Here are the key news stories impacting Cinemark this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cinemark detailed a $250 million 2026 capex program to upgrade auditoriums, expand premium formats and target higher box-office returns — a growth-oriented reinvestment that could support higher per-ticket revenue and guest spend over time. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasized strategic initiatives and highlighted operational priorities on the earnings call, including focus on premium offerings and box-office recovery; these reinforce the company’s long-term play but don’t immediately change near-term cash flow. Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO comments on the Warner/Netflix windowing debate signaled caution: exhibitors want clearer commitments from streaming players (Netflix) before fully relying on them as a source of theatrical demand — this keeps exhibitor sentiment mixed. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS of $0.16 missed consensus (~$0.45) and was materially below last year’s $0.33, while revenue of $776.3M slightly missed expectations and declined ~4.7% year-over-year — the miss drove near-term earnings concerns. Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability metrics remain pressured (lower net margin vs. prior year) and the company carries significant leverage, which could constrain flexibility if box office recovery slows. Zacks Coverage

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have commented on CNK shares. Zacks Research cut Cinemark from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Barrington Research cut their price objective on shares of Cinemark from $36.00 to $32.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Macquarie Infrastructure reduced their target price on shares of Cinemark from $36.00 to $34.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Cinemark in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, B. Riley Financial lowered their price target on shares of Cinemark from $35.00 to $29.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $32.83.

Insider Transactions at Cinemark

In other news, EVP Melissa Thomas sold 7,944 shares of Cinemark stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.05, for a total value of $206,941.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 159,416 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,152,786.80. This trade represents a 4.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 2.10% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cinemark

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in Cinemark by 4.6% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 65,699 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,635,000 after buying an additional 2,872 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP acquired a new position in shares of Cinemark during the 1st quarter worth approximately $570,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in Cinemark by 8.0% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 345,258 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,593,000 after acquiring an additional 25,490 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Cinemark during the 1st quarter valued at $372,000. Finally, CWM LLC lifted its holdings in Cinemark by 29.2% during the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 8,458 shares of the company’s stock valued at $255,000 after purchasing an additional 1,910 shares during the last quarter.

Cinemark Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $3.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.44, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.13. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $23.90 and its 200 day simple moving average is $25.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.01, a current ratio of 0.76 and a quick ratio of 0.72.

About Cinemark

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.