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2.80 USD
EPS
-0.10
Yield
4.22%
Safety Score
41
P/B
0.73
ROE
-2.38
Beta
1.45
Target Price
5.25 USD
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National CineMedia, Inc.

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q1 2026

Shares fell 14.4% following the earnings release as investors reacted negatively to continued margin compression and softer programmatic advertising revenue, coupled with a cautious outlook on local advertising recovery despite stable overall revenue.

  • Total revenue came in at $34 million, within prior guidance, but showed only modest year-over-year growth after adjusting for calendar shifts.
  • Adjusted OIBDA was a negative $10.5 million, indicating ongoing profitability challenges and margin pressure.
  • Programmatic advertising revenue declined in the quarter due to fewer large advertisers returning amid the Winter Olympics, though second quarter pacing shows improvement.
  • Local advertising revenue was $4.4 million, reflecting ongoing efforts to rebuild the segment, but growth remains tentative and longer-term.
  • Operational restructuring targeting $11 million in annualized cost savings aims to improve efficiency amid evolving business needs but has yet to significantly impact profitability.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateAug. 4, 2026
EPS-0.10
Book Value4.02
Price to Book0.73
Debt/Equity6.47
% Insiders1.324%
Growth
Revenue Growth-0.03%
Earnings Growth0.21%
Estimates
Forward P/E18.97
Forward EPS0.16
Target Mean Price5.25
Dividend
Dividend Yield4.22%
Annual dividends0.12 USD
Ex-Div. DateMay 22, 2026
Payout-169.05%
5y avg Yield16.07%

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National CineMedia, Inc. Logo National CineMedia, Inc. Analysis (NCMI)

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Is National CineMedia, Inc. a good investment? National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) is currently trading at 2.80 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 5.25 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

Earnings Schedule: National CineMedia, Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 4, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.16.

For income investors, National CineMedia, Inc. pays a dividend yield of 4.22%. With a payout ratio of -169%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does National CineMedia, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.12 USD (4.22% yield).

What asset class is National CineMedia, Inc.?

National CineMedia, Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 4, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of -0.10.

Company Profile

National CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, operates cinema advertising network in North America. The company engages in the sale of advertising to national, regional, and local businesses in Noovie, a cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens; and sells advertising on its Lobby Entertainment Network, a series of strategically placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theatre lobbies. It also sells digital advertising, including through NCM Boost, a data, insights and analytics platform that utilizes data; NCM Boost, a audience accelerator digital product; NCM Boomerang, retargeting solution designed to amplify post-theatre engagement; NCM Bullseye, an AI-generated creative to deliver dynamic and hyper-localized messaging; and NCM Blueprint, a real-time renovation permit data to identify homeowners who are actively engaged in remodelling projects. It offers its services to national and local sales groups. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

Exchange Ticker
NMS (United States) NCMI
Dividend Yield

4.22% (5y avg: 16.07%)

Annual Dividends

0.12 USD

Next ex. div date

May 22, 2026

Payout Ratio

-169.05%

Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027 0.03 USD
2026 0.10 USD
2025 0.12 USD
2022 1.10 USD
2021 2.00 USD
2020 4.00 USD
2019 6.80 USD
2018 6.80 USD
2017 8.80 USD
2016 8.80 USD
2015 8.80 USD
2014 13.80 USD
2013 8.80 USD
2012 8.80 USD
2011 8.40 USD
2010 7.20 USD
2009 6.40 USD
2008 6.20 USD
2007 3.00 USD

Yearly aggregated dividends

Dividends

National CineMedia, Inc.
Jun 04, 2026 Upcoming
Dividend
0.03 USD
National CineMedia, Inc.
Mar 09, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.03 USD
National CineMedia, Inc.
Nov 10, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.03 USD
National CineMedia, Inc.
Aug 15, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.03 USD

Historical Split Corporate Actions

Split Date Split Ratio to 1
Aug. 4, 2023 0.100000
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