Cinemark (CNK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) is a leading theatrical exhibitor that acquires, develops and operates motion picture theatres under the Cinemark® brand in the United States and Latin America. The company’s core business involves the presentation of first-run feature films coupled with an array of in‐theatre services, including concessions, premium auditoriums and loyalty programs. Cinemark’s exhibition portfolio encompasses both corporate‐owned and franchised complexes, offering moviegoers a range of experiences from standard screens to large‐format halls.

The company’s product offerings extend beyond ticket sales to include an assortment of concession items, such as popcorn, fountain beverages, candy and specialty snacks, as well as bar and lounge concepts in select locations. Cinemark has introduced proprietary premium viewing formats, notably CinemaX and XD (Extreme Digital Cinema), which feature high‐resolution projection, immersive sound systems and enhanced seating options. In many markets, the chain has also implemented dine‐in auditoriums and recliner seats, catering to evolving consumer preferences for luxury and convenience in the theatrical setting.

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, Cinemark has grown through a combination of organic expansion, strategic acquisitions and franchise agreements. The company operates hundreds of theatres and thousands of screens across the United States and in six Latin American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Costa Rica. Its international presence is supported by localized marketing, regional film programming and partnerships with local franchisees.

Cinemark is led by a management team with extensive experience in the entertainment and hospitality sectors. Under the direction of President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zoradi, the company focuses on enhancing guest engagement, adopting new technologies such as mobile ticketing and contactless concessions, and pursuing a disciplined approach to growth. Cinemark’s strategic priorities include strengthening its operational efficiency, expanding its premium offerings and deepening customer loyalty through its loyalty rewards platform.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.30 to $28.18
• 50-Day Range: $25.49 to $30.81
• 52-Week Range: $21.60 to $34.01
• Volume: 2.15 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.44 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.24 billion
• P/E Ratio: 24.57
• Dividend Yield: 1.30%
• Price Target: $33.31
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Cinemark Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Cinemark scored higher than 83% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 65th out of 275 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Cinemark has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 10 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Cinemark has a consensus price target of $33.31, representing about 19.9% upside from its current price of $27.77.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Cinemark has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.98%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Cinemark are expected to grow by 11.98% in the coming year, from $2.17 to $2.43 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Cinemark is 24.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.46.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Cinemark is 24.57, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 17.34.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Cinemark has a P/B Ratio of 8.31. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.54% of the float of Cinemark has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Cinemark has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.68.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Cinemark has recently decreased by 6.06%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Cinemark pays a meaningful dividend of 1.32%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Cinemark does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Cinemark is 31.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Cinemark will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.81% next year. This indicates that Cinemark will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.43

News Sentiment

Cinemark has a news sentiment score of 0.43. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Cinemark this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for CNK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.1 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Cinemark insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

2.40% of the stock of Cinemark is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Cinemark has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

CNK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CNK shares performed this year?

Cinemark's stock was trading at $23.25 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CNK shares have increased by 19.4% and is now trading at $27.7680.

How were Cinemark's earnings last quarter?

Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE:CNK) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 1st. The company reported ($0.06) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.05) by $0.01. Cinemark's revenue was up 18.9% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Cinemark's major shareholders?

Cinemark's top institutional shareholders include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.78%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.43%), Hodges Capital Management Inc. (0.21%) and Assetmark Inc. (0.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Melissa Thomas, Valmir Fernandes and Wanda Marie Gierhart.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Cinemark?

Shares of CNK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Cinemark own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cinemark investors own include American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AUO (AUOTY) and Humana (HUM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 3/17 Dividend: 3/03/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 3/17 Dividend: 3/03/2026
• Dividend Payable: 3/17/2026
• Last Earnings: 5/01/2026
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: MOVIE/TV PRD&DIST
• Sub-Industry: Movies & Entertainment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CNK
• CIK: 1385280
• Web: www.cinemark.com
• Phone: (972) 665-1000
• Fax: 972-665-1008
• Employees: 18,300
• Year Founded: 1984

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Cinemark: $33.31
• High Price Target: $37.00
• Low Price Target: $22.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +19.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.73
• Research Coverage: 15 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.13
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.57
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.80
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $138.20 million
• Net Margins: 5.31%
• Pretax Margin: 6.14%
• Return on Equity: 41.31%
• Return on Assets: 3.77%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.81
• Current Ratio: 0.71
• Quick Ratio: 0.67

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.12 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.04
• Cash Flow: $2.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.13
• Book Value: $3.34 per share
• Price / Book: 8.31

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 116,800,000
• Free Float: 113,999,000
• Market Cap: $3.24 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.03