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AMC Entertainment Holdings vs Cinemark Holdings: AMC and CNK compared
AMC Entertainment Holdings is the larger company: $1.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.1B for Cinemark Holdings (Q3 2026). AMC Entertainment Holdings is growing faster (+32% against +24% a year earlier). AMC Entertainment Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.5% against 11.6%.
Where the money goes: AMC and CNK
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) · Q3 2026
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $1.7B (+32% year over year), operating margin 14.5%, net earnings $109M, operating cash flow $177M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Cinemark Holdings (CNK) · Q3 2026
Cinemark Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+24% year over year), operating margin 11.6%, net earnings $123M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) | Cinemark Holdings (CNK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.7B | $1.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +32% | +24% |
| Operating margin | 14.5% | 11.6% |
| Net earnings | $109M | $123M |
| Net margin | 6.4% | 11.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $177M | — |
| Free cash flow | $109M | — |
| Market value | $2.8B | $5.2B |
| P/E | — | 36.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $3.37 | $43.09 |
Where the revenue comes from
AMC Entertainment Holdings
- Admissions: $954M (56%)
- Food and beverage: $589M (34%)
- Other theatre: $168M (10%)
Cinemark Holdings
- Admission: $531M (50%)
- Concessions: $414M (39%)
- Other Revenue: $69.5M (7%)
- Screen Advertising Screen Rental and Promotional Revenues: $44.9M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, AMC Entertainment Holdings or Cinemark Holdings?
AMC Entertainment Holdings is the larger company: $1.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.1B for Cinemark Holdings (Q3 2026).
Is AMC Entertainment Holdings or Cinemark Holdings growing faster?
AMC Entertainment Holdings is growing faster (+32% against +24% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, AMC Entertainment Holdings or Cinemark Holdings?
AMC Entertainment Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 14.5% against 11.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.