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Cinemark Holdings vs Marcus: CNK and MCS compared
Cinemark Holdings is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $238M for Marcus (Q3 2026). Cinemark Holdings is growing faster (+24% against +13% a year earlier). Marcus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.7% against 11.6%.
Where the money goes: CNK and MCS
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.
Marcus (MCS) · Q3 2026
Marcus, Q3 2026: revenue $238M (+13% year over year), operating margin 12.7%, net earnings $18.8M, operating cash flow $38.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cinemark Holdings (CNK) | Marcus (MCS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.1B | $238M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +24% | +13% |
| Operating margin | 11.6% | 12.7% |
| Net earnings | $123M | $18.8M |
| Net margin | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Operating cash flow | — | $38.4M |
| Free cash flow | — | $28.4M |
| Market value | $5.2B | — |
| P/E | 36.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $43.09 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
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, Cinemark Holdings or Marcus?
Cinemark Holdings is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $238M for Marcus (Q3 2026).
Is Cinemark Holdings or Marcus growing faster?
Cinemark Holdings is growing faster (+24% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cinemark Holdings or Marcus?
Marcus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.7% against 11.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.