EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
DE:ZZA Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS€1.02
Consensus EPS€0.89
Beat/MissBeat by +€0.14
One Year Ago EPS€0.54
DE:ZZA Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue€935.59M
Expected Revenue€891.05M
Beat/MissBeat by +€44.54M
YoY Revenue Growth+15.51%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/30/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallThursday, July 30, 2026
DE:ZZA Upcoming Earnings
Cinemark Holdings's next earnings date is estimated for October 30, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
DE:ZZA Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial quarter — historic top-line and adjusted EBITDA records, near-$300 million free cash flow, record consumer metrics and meaningful expansion of premium offerings. Management flagged manageable operational headwinds including calendar bunching leading to potential capacity constraints, rising utilities and other semi-variable costs, international labor/wage dynamics, and the early-stage nature of 45-day theatrical window impacts. Overall, the positives (record results, strong cash generation, market-share momentum and disciplined capital allocation) far outweigh the operational and timing risks noted, which management described as monitored but not currently derailing performance.Company Guidance
Historic Revenue and Profit Records
Quarterly worldwide revenue exceeded $1.0 billion for the first time; adjusted EBITDA of $294 million (highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA on record) with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.1% (second-highest quarterly margin, trailing the all-time record by 10 basis points). Nearly $300 million of free cash flow generated; deployed over $60 million in capital expenditures and returned capital via buybacks and dividend.
All-Time High Consumer and Sales Metrics
Company reported all-time high quarterly admissions revenue, concession sales and per caps, premium amenity performance and loyalty transactions worldwide. Merchandise sales reached a quarterly record of $25 million. Management noted strong uplift from premium offerings and higher per-cap spend.
Market Share Gains and Direct Channel Strength
Cinemark reported domestic market share gains in Q2 amid a very strong box office environment. Approximately 50% of sales came through its direct channel and the company now has roughly 40 million addressable customers worldwide, supporting targeted personalization and repeat visits.
Expansion of Premium Formats and Amenities
Meaningful investment in premium large formats and motion seats: added 7 XDs, 12 ScreenXs, 2 IMAXs (with 3 new 70mm projectors) and 112 new D-BOX auditoriums in the first half of 2026. Company now operates ~350 PLFs globally and ~660 D-BOX auditoriums, creating additional premium revenue runway.
Strong International Performance — Latin America
Latin America delivered record adjusted EBITDA and an all-time high adjusted EBITDA margin for the region, driven by attendance, box office, ticket pricing, concession per caps, and market share gains.
Robust Balance Sheet and Disciplined Capital Allocation
Management emphasized three pillars: preserve balance sheet strength, invest in accretive opportunities (new builds and M&A), and return excess capital to shareholders. Commentary highlighted reduced interest expense opportunities and continued discipline when evaluating new builds and acquisitions.
DE:ZZA Earnings History
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