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Marcus vs Reading International: MCS and RDI compared
Marcus is the larger company: $238M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $66.9M for Reading International (Q2 2026). Marcus is growing faster (+13% against +11% a year earlier). Marcus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.7% against 11.2%.
Where the money goes: MCS and RDI
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.
Reading International (RDI) · Q2 2026
Reading International, Q2 2026: revenue $66.9M (+11% year over year), operating margin 11.2%, net earnings $2.3M, operating cash flow $3.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Marcus (MCS) | Reading International (RDI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $238M | $66.9M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +11% |
| Operating margin | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Net earnings | $18.8M | $2.3M |
| Net margin | 7.9% | 3.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $38.4M | $3.1M |
| Free cash flow | $28.4M | $2.3M |
Where the revenue comes from
Reading International
- Cinema: $63.0M (94%)
- Real Estate: $3.9M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Marcus or Reading International?
Marcus is the larger company: $238M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $66.9M for Reading International (Q2 2026).
Is Marcus or Reading International growing faster?
Marcus is growing faster (+13% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Marcus or Reading International?
Marcus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.7% against 11.2%.
More: Marcus earnings · how Marcus makes money · Reading International earnings · how Reading International makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.