Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results and Reinstates Dividend

Cinemark reports strong 2024 results with over $3B in revenue, $313M net income, and a reinstated cash dividend

Delivered FY 2024 Total Revenue in excess of $3 billion, Net Income of $313 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $590 million with a strong 19.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin

PLANO, TEXAS ( February 19, 2025 ) -

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today reported results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024.

“The enduring and timeless consumer appeal of shared, cinematic experiences that movie theaters uniquely provide was reinforced once again in 2024 as North American industry box office of approximately $8.8 billion far exceeded expectations and delivered multiple all-time records,” stated Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s President and CEO. “On better-than-expected industry performance, Cinemark delivered outsized box office proceeds and solid overall financial results driven by an intense focus on disciplined operational execution and the sustained impact of our strategic initiatives. Based on the strength of our company and our positive future outlook, we are thrilled to reinstate our annual cash dividend at $0.32 per share, which marks another major milestone in our recovery from the pandemic and reflects our ongoing commitment to creating long-term value for all shareholders.”

Q4 2024 and FY 2024 Earnings Highlights

  • Entertained 51 million moviegoers during Q4 2024 and over 201 million for FY 2024.
  • Delivered domestic box office results that surpassed North American industry performance by 300 and 900 basis points relative to FY 2023 and FY 2019, respectively; extended outperformance trend to 14 of the past 16 years.
  • International admissions performance outpaced Latin American industry benchmark by approximately 100 and 700 basis points relative to FY 2023 and FY 2019, respectively.
  • Sustained market share growth versus FY 2019 of more than 100 basis points in the U.S. and Latin America; continued to maintain the most significant market share gains of all major exhibitors.
  • Achieved an all-time high food and beverage per cap of $5.96 for FY 2024.
  • Delivered record-high fourth quarter total revenue of $814 million representing a 27% increase year-over-year and a 3% increase versus Q4 2019.
  • Reported more than $3 billion of total revenue for FY 2024 that was flat with FY 2023 despite headwinds caused by the 2023 Hollywood Guild Strikes.
  • FY 2024 net income was $313 million with diluted earnings per share attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. of $2.06.
  • Delivered FY 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $590 million with a strong 19.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin.
  • Generated $466 million in Cash from Operating Activities and $315 million of Free Cash Flow during FY 2024; ended the year with a strong cash balance of $1.1 billion.
  • Further strengthened balance sheet by retiring $156 million of pandemic-related debt and reduced interest expense on our term loan through repricing transactions that resulted in a combined 100 basis points rate reduction.
  • Given our solid financial position and our positive outlook for theatrical exhibition, reinstated annual cash dividend at $0.32 per share, payable quarterly, and representing a 1% yield. The first quarterly dividend will be payable on March 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 5, 2025.

    • Financial Results

    Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024 increased 27.5% to $814.3 million compared with $638.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, admissions revenue increased 26.1% to $406.5 million and concession revenue increased 29.0% to $313.4 million. Worldwide average ticket price was $7.97 and concession revenue per patron was $6.15.

    Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $51.3 million compared with a net loss of $18.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $0.33 compared with a diluted loss per share of $(0.15) for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

    Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $156.9 million compared with $79.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release and at https://ir.cinemark.com.

    Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s total revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 decreased 0.6% to $3,049.5 million compared with $3,066.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, admissions revenue decreased 2.1% to $1,522.5 million while concession revenue remained relatively flat at $1,197.8 million, with a 4.1% decrease in attendance to 201.1 million patrons. Worldwide average ticket price was $7.57 and concession revenue per patron was $5.96.

    Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $309.7 million compared with net income of $188.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Diluted earnings per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $2.06 compared with diluted earnings per share of $1.34 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 included a $60.1 million income tax benefit primarily related to the release of certain valuation allowances.

    Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $590.2 million compared with $594.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release and at https://ir.cinemark.com.

    On February 18, 2025 Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s board of directors approved an annual cash dividend of $0.32 per share of common stock, payable quarterly. The first quarterly dividend will be payable on March 19, 2025 to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s shareholders of record as of March 5, 2025.

    About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
    Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world. Cinemark’s circuit, comprised of various brands that also include Century, Tinseltown and Rave, as of December 31, 2024 operated 497 theaters with 5,653 screens in 42 states domestically and 13 countries throughout South and Central America. Cinemark consistently provides an extraordinary guest experience from the initial ticket purchase to the closing credits, including Movie Club, the first U.S. exhibitor-launched subscription program; the highest Luxury Lounger recliner seat penetration among the major players; XD – the No. 1 exhibitor-brand premium large format; and expansive food and beverage options to further enhance the moviegoing experience. For more information go to https://ir.cinemark.com.