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Marcus (MCS) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026 · Marcus (MCS) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 13% year over year to $238M · 8¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 12.7%
Marcus made $238M in Q3 2026 (+13% Y/Y). Operating margin 12.7%, net earnings $18.8M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $237.8M in Q3 2026, up 13% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $30.3M, a 12.7% margin (up 1.9 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 27% reached operating profit, above the 11% margin then. Total costs grew 11% against revenue growth of 13%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+12%). Net earnings were $18.8M, up 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 32.7%.
Operating cash flow was $38.4M (down 2% year over year), 205% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $17.1M of depreciation and amortization and $1.6M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $10.0M left free cash flow of $28.4M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Oct 29, 2026 | $238M | +13% | 12.7% | $18.8M | $38.4M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Jul 30, 2026 | $232M | +12% | 11.7% | $15.8M | $54.0M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | Apr 30, 2026 | $154M | +4% | -12.5% | −$15.4M | −$15.2M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 27, 2026 | $193M | +3% | 0.9% | $6.0M | $48.8M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Oct 31, 2025 | $210M | -10% | 10.8% | $16.2M | $39.1M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 1, 2025 | $206M | +17% | 6.3% | $7.3M | $31.6M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 7, 2025 | $149M | +7% | -13.7% | −$16.8M | −$35.3M |
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About Marcus
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Marcus Corporation is a leader in the entertainment and hospitality industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. Marcus Corporation’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres ® , is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and currently owns or operates 975 screens at 77 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern ® by Marcus and Bistro Plex ® brands. The company’s hospitality division, Marcus ® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 17 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.marcuscorp.com.
In its own words, from its 8-K, filed Jul 30, 2026.
Marcus against its Services-Motion Picture Theaters peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +13% against the peers' median +16%. Operating margin: 12.7% against the peers' median 12.7%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCS Marcus | Q3 2026 | $238M | +13% | 12.7% |
| AMC AMC Entertainment Holdings | Q3 2026 | $1.7B | +32% | 14.5% |
| Cinemark USA | Q2 2026 | $1.1B | +16% | 12.8% |
| CNK Cinemark Holdings | Q3 2026 | $1.1B | +24% | 11.6% |
| RDI Reading International | Q2 2026 | $66.9M | +11% | 11.2% |
Source: Marcus 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 62234 · Services-Motion Picture Theaters
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