Cinemark Delivers Record Q2 Revenue of $1.1B as Net Income Surges to $139M

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Record Q2 2026 results saw Cinemark post $1.1 billion in revenue and $139 million in net income, fueled by a strong film slate and higher per-patron spending. Cash flow surged and the balance sheet strengthened.

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• Record Q2 Revenue and Profit

  Revenue reached $1.09 billion, up 15.5% year-over-year, with net income of $139 million versus $94 million in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $294 million.

• Attendance and Spending Surge

  Attendance rose 10% to 63.7 million patrons. Average ticket price increased 5.1% to $8.48, and concession revenue per patron grew 4.3% to $6.80.

• Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Strength

  Operating cash flow more than doubled to $340 million in H1 2026. Cash and equivalents ended the quarter at $504 million, up from $344 million at year-end 2025.

• Debt and Interest Expense Reduction

  Interest expense fell to $31 million from $39 million a year ago, helped by a 0.25% rate cut on the term loan in May 2026. Total debt was $1.89 billion.

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The quarter marked Cinemark's strongest ever, with revenue climbing 15.5% to $1.1 billion and net income soaring 49% to $139 million. A blockbuster film slate lifted attendance by 10%, while higher ticket prices and increased concession spending per patron widened profitability. Operating cash flow more than doubled to $340 million, and the cash balance swelled to $504 million. Additionally, a reduction in the term loan interest rate further trimmed interest expense. These results confirm that the theatrical recovery is not merely intact but accelerating, with Cinemark capturing the upside through pricing power and operational leverage.