Cineplex's Q2 revenue rises 30.5% on higher in-theatre demand

Overview

• Cineplex Q2 2025 rev rises 30.5% yr/yr, driven by premium experiences

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 jumps 80.1% yr/yr, reflecting strong operational performance

• Company reports net loss of C$2.2 mln, significantly reduced from prior year

Outlook

• Cineplex anticipates continued demand for theatrical experiences into Q3

• Company expects digital media growth supported by NC Lottery agreement

• Cineplex sees long-term growth potential in digital media segment

Result Drivers

• FILM SLATE - Strong film slate including family and action movies drove 32.7% increase in theatre attendance

• PREMIUM EXPERIENCES - Premium experiences contributed 46.2% of total box office revenue

• DIGITAL MEDIA - Digital media revenues increased 17.8% due to higher advertising sales and new projects

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the leisure & recreation peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Cineplex Inc is C$13.25, about 22% above its August 11 closing price of C$10.33

• The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 17 three months ago

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