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Cineplex (DE:CX0)
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Cineplex (CX0) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 06, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.12
Last Year’s EPS
-0.02
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Feb 11, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted several operational strengths — record per-patron metrics, strong premium mix and robust growth in Cinema Media, along with a strategic $60 million divestiture that strengthened liquidity. Full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDAaL edged higher, and management is optimistic about a materially stronger 2026 film slate and industry box office recovery. However, material near-term challenges remain: attendance declined notably in Q4 (-8.9%), film-segment EBITDA compressed significantly, October was the weakest since 2020, same-store LBE revenue fell, and there is ongoing legal uncertainty around a $39 million booking fee penalty (already accrued). Overall, positive momentum around pricing, mix, media monetization and balance sheet flexibility outweighs the operational headwinds and cyclicality in content, supporting a constructive outlook.
Company Guidance
Cineplex guided 2026 net capital expenditures of $50 million and said it expects a materially stronger film slate next year (industry box office forecasts of +8–15% vs 2025) that should drive higher box office, attendance and improved EBITDAaL versus 2025’s adjusted EBITDAaL of $91.6 million; capital-allocation priorities remain maintenance CapEx, reaching target leverage, shareholder returns (buybacks/dividends) and selective growth. Management has $134 million cash, no draw on its $100 million credit facility, received roughly $60 million initial proceeds from the sale of Cineplex Digital Media (to be used for debt reduction, opportunistic buybacks or other corporate purposes), and has repurchased about $7 million in Q4 plus $5 million in January (≈$12 million of a ~ $17.5 million buyback capacity). They expect a modest net theater count decline of 2–3 locations, reiterated the previously accrued $39 million administrative penalty (seeking leave to appeal), and signaled that stronger 2026 box office should translate into higher company EBITDAaL.
Record Per-Patron Metrics
Q4 delivered the highest quarterly box office per patron (BPP) in company history at $13.87, up 4.6% year-over-year, and a Q4 record for concession per patron (CPP) at $9.92, up 5.4% year-over-year.
Strong Premium Format Mix
Premium experiences accounted for 43% of Q4 box office (versus 41% in 2024). The top 5 films averaged 62% of their box office from premium formats, underpinning pricing and mix strength.
Cinema Media Growth and Engagement
Cinema Media revenue increased 12.5% year-over-year to $33.8 million in Q4. Cinema Media per patron rose 23.3% to a Q4 record of $3.33, aided by programmatic cinema and demand from categories like pharma and CPG.
Distribution & International Content Success
Cineplex Pictures and international titles performed strongly: Dhurandhar became the highest grossing Hindi-language film in North America with Cineplex delivering a 31% market share. International content represented >11% of Q4 box office (nearly double the North American average).
Location-Based Entertainment Revenue Expansion
LBE revenue grew 6.8% year-over-year to $35.9 million in Q4, driven by contributions from three new locations opened in late 2024, while same-store margins remained flat at 23.1% demonstrating operational discipline.
Balance Sheet & Cash Generation Boost
Completed sale of Cineplex Digital Media with initial cash proceeds of approximately $60 million and recognized a $3.3 million gain (discontinued operations). Company ended Q4 with $134 million in cash and no drawings on the $100 million credit facility.
Full Year Revenue and EBITDAaL Slightly Improved
Full year 2025 total revenues increased 0.8% to approximately $1.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDAaL rose to $91.6 million from $90.0 million in the prior year, reflecting overall operational discipline despite attendance headwinds.
CapEx Reduction and 2026 Guidance
Net capex for 2025 was $32.7 million (down from $65.9 million in 2024). Guidance for 2026 capex is approximately $50 million, reflecting a lower near-term investment profile and focus on maintenance and selective growth.
Programming Strength and 2026 Slate Visibility
Q4 strength driven by titles like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, Wicked: For Good and Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Management expects a materially stronger 2026 slate (Super Mario Galaxy, Toy Story 5, Spider-Man, Avengers, Dune Part 3) and industry box office growth forecasts of ~8–15% for 2026.
Loyalty and Consumer Engagement Momentum
CineClub membership surpassed 225,000; members visit more often, choose premium formats at higher rates and spend more on concessions. Scene+ expansion to include Shell strengthens everyday utility of loyalty ecosystem.

Cineplex (DE:CX0) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DE:CX0 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 06, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.12 / -
-0.019
May 11, 2026
2026 (Q1)
-0.18 / -0.22
-0.35937.93% (+0.14)
Feb 11, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.07 / -0.03
0.031-200.00% (-0.06)
Nov 06, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.14 / 0.01
-0.242105.13% (+0.25)
Aug 12, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.03 / -0.02
-0.20490.91% (+0.19)
May 09, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.28 / -0.36
-0.61341.41% (+0.25)
Feb 11, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.07 / 0.03
-0.118126.32% (+0.15)
Nov 06, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.12 / -0.24
0.248-197.50% (-0.49)
Aug 09, 2024
2024 (Q2)
-0.27 / -0.20
1.233-116.58% (-1.44)
May 09, 2024
2024 (Q1)
-0.17 / -0.61
-0.297-106.25% (-0.32)
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DE:CX0 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 11, 2026
€6.95€6.80-2.16%
Feb 11, 2026
€6.00€6.10+1.67%
Nov 06, 2025
€7.50€7.500.00%
Aug 12, 2025
€6.35€6.45+1.57%
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