Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK)

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CNK 8-K filings, explained

Every material Form 8-K Cinemark Holdings has filed with the SEC since February 13, 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.

Briefs on record16since Feb 13, 2025
Latest filingNov 03, 2026earnings
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Nov 3, 8:07 AM ET

Cinemark Q3 net income rises 146% to $124 million; revenue up 23.5% to $1.06 billion

Positive earnings 2.027.01

Cinemark reported third-quarter 2026 results on November 3, 2026, with total revenue up 23.5% to $1,059.1 million and net income attributable to the company of $122.8 million, compared with $49.5 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were $1.04, versus $0.40 in the prior-year quarter, and the filing does not include updated full-year guidance.

  • Total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 was $1,059.1 million, up from $857.5 million.
  • Diluted earnings per share were $1.04, compared with $0.40 a year earlier.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $267.6 million, up from $177.6 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.3%.
  • Year-to-date capital expenditures were $170 million, with a full-year expected investment of approximately $250 million.
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Aug 12, 4:55 PM ET

Cinemark declares $0.09 quarterly dividend and adds Lawrence Burian to board

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

Cinemark Holdings declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share and elected Lawrence Burian as a Class II director, effective immediately. The filing reports no financial results, and the board now has 12 members as part of its stated succession planning.

  • Quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable September 9, 2026, to stockholders of record on August 26, 2026
  • Lawrence Burian, 56, elected Class II director; he is CEO and board director of PRG
  • Board expanded to 12 members; non-employee director pay includes a $95,000 base retainer and an annual restricted stock grant valued at $175,000
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Jul 30, 6:40 AM ET

Cinemark Q2 revenue up 15.5% to $1.1 billion; diluted EPS $1.19 vs $0.63

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Cinemark reported second-quarter 2026 results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Total revenue rose 15.5% to $1,086.4 million, net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings rose to $139.4 million from $93.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $294.0 million from $232.2 million. The filing gives no updated financial guidance.

  • Total revenue was $1,086.4 million, up from $940.5 million a year earlier.
  • Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings was $139.4 million, or $1.19 diluted EPS, versus $93.5 million, or $0.63, in Q2 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $294.0 million, up from $232.2 million; free cash flow for the six months was $240.4 million.
  • Q2 capital return totaled $36 million, including $25 million of share repurchases and $11 million of dividends.
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May 12, 4:36 PM ET

Cinemark Holdings amends credit agreement, cutting term loan interest rate by 0.25%

Positive financing Written later 1.01

Cinemark Holdings and its subsidiary Cinemark USA entered into a Fifth Amendment to their Credit Agreement with Barclays Bank PLC as administrative agent, dated May 12, 2026. The amendment reduces the interest rate on the term loans by 0.25% and resets the 101% soft call for six months, which lowers borrowing costs for the company.

  • Term loan interest rate reduced by 0.25%
  • 101% soft call period reset for six months
  • Amendment dated May 12, 2026; Barclays Bank PLC is administrative agent
  • Full terms are in Exhibit 10.1 of the filing
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May 1, 6:40 AM ET

Cinemark Q1 2026 revenue rises 19% to $643 million; net loss narrows to $6 million

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Cinemark Holdings reported first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Total revenue rose 18.9% to $643.1 million and the net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $(6.4) million, or $(0.06) per share, from $(38.9) million, or $(0.32) per share, a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $88.5 million, and management called it the strongest first quarter since the pandemic began, though the company still posted a loss.

  • Total revenue of $643.1 million versus $540.7 million a year earlier, with attendance of 39.0 million patrons.
  • Net loss attributable to Cinemark Holdings of $(6.4) million, or $(0.06) per diluted share, compared with $(38.9) million, or $(0.32) per share.
  • Cash and cash equivalents fell to $261.7 million from $344.3 million at December 31, 2025; free cash flow was $(58.1) million.
  • The company reported a net leverage ratio of 2.6x and will host a webcast today at 8:30 am ET.
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Feb 18, 6:40 AM ET

Cinemark Q4 revenue falls 4.7% and profit drops; full-year revenue rises 2.1%

Mixed earnings Written later 2.027.01

Cinemark Holdings reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $776.3 million, down 4.7% from a year earlier, with net income attributable to the company falling to $34.1 million from $51.3 million. For full year 2025, revenue rose 2.1% to $3.1 billion, but net income attributable to the company fell to $138.2 million from $309.7 million, so shareholders saw higher sales alongside sharply lower earnings. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share.

  • Q4 2025 diluted EPS was $0.16 versus $0.33 a year earlier; Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $131.7 million versus $156.9 million.
  • FY 2025 diluted EPS was $1.04 versus $2.06 in FY 2024; FY Adjusted EBITDA was $577.9 million versus $590.2 million.
  • The company returned $315 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2025 and reported $344.3 million in cash at year end.
  • Board declared a $0.09 per share quarterly dividend, payable March 17, 2026, to holders of record as of March 3, 2026.
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Jan 6, 6:12 PM ET

Cinemark reports highest domestic box office since pandemic onset in 2025

Positive other Written later 2.02

Cinemark said its 2025 domestic box office was its highest since the onset of the pandemic, surpassing its 2023 high and North American industry performance. The filing gives no revenue, profit or per-share figures, so the update is operational and does not quantify financial results.

  • 2025 domestic box office was the highest since the onset of the pandemic, exceeding the 2023 high watermark
  • Second-highest Thanksgiving weekend ever, trailing only 2024 results
  • Highest-grossing non-traditional content year in company history
  • 95 percent of surveyed moviegoers reported high satisfaction with their visit
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Nov 5, 6:40 AM ET

Cinemark Q3 revenue falls 7.0% to $857.5 million; net income drops to $49.5 million

Negative earnings Written later 2.027.018.01

Cinemark reported third-quarter 2025 results, with total revenue down 7.0% to $857.5 million and net income attributable to Cinemark of $49.5 million, compared with $187.8 million a year earlier. The company also authorized a $300 million share repurchase program beginning November 7, 2025, and raised its quarterly dividend 12.5% to $0.09 per share.

  • Q3 diluted EPS was $0.40 versus $1.19 a year earlier; Adjusted EBITDA was $177.6 million versus $220.5 million.
  • Q3 results included a $54.5 million loss on warrants.
  • Nine-month total revenue rose 4.6% to $2,338.7 million, but nine-month diluted EPS was $0.77 versus $1.73.
  • The $300 million buyback starts November 7, 2025; the higher dividend is payable December 12 to holders of record on November 28.
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Sep 5, 4:50 PM ET

Cinemark amends credit agreement, lowers revolver rate and adds $100 million capacity

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Cinemark Holdings and its subsidiary Cinemark USA entered a Fourth Amendment to their credit agreement with Barclays Bank PLC as administrative agent. The amendment cuts the interest rate on revolving loans by 1.50% and raises the revolving commitment by $100 million to $225 million, with maturity extended to May 26, 2028. The filing describes financing terms only and does not report results or other changes to the business.

  • Revolving loan interest rate reduced by 1.50%
  • Aggregate revolving commitment increased by $100 million to $225 million
  • Revolver scheduled to mature May 26, 2028, with a springing maturity of April 15, 2028 in certain circumstances
  • Cinemark USA to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.25% to 0.375% on unused revolver balances
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Aug 18, 8:01 AM ET

Cinemark terminates 2020 note-linked warrants; settles 50% cash, 50% stock

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

On August 15, 2025, Cinemark entered agreements to unwind and terminate warrant transactions it sold in 2020 alongside its 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025. The company will pay each counterparty 50% cash and 50% common stock, with the amount set by the stock's volume-weighted average price over a 55 trading day observation period. The filing does not disclose a total dollar amount, so shareholders cannot yet gauge the size of the cash payment or the number of shares that may be issued.

  • Warrant early termination agreements dated August 15, 2025, relate to warrants sold in 2020 with the 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025
  • Observation period runs 55 trading days, from August 18, 2025 through November 3, 2025
  • Consideration is 50% cash and 50% common stock, based on the volume-weighted average share price during the observation period
  • Settlement occurs weekly during the period or two business days after it ends
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Aug 1, 6:40 AM ET

Cinemark Q2 2025 revenue rises 28.1% to $940.5 million; net income $93.5 million

Positive earnings Written later 2.017.01

Cinemark Holdings reported second-quarter 2025 results for the three months ended June 30, 2025, with total revenue up 28.1% year over year and net income attributable to the company more than doubling. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net income attributable to the company fell to $54.6 million from $70.6 million, so the year-to-date picture is weaker than the quarter alone.

  • Q2 total revenue was $940.5 million, up from $734.2 million a year earlier.
  • Q2 net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings was $93.5 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, versus $45.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in Q2 2024.
  • Q2 Adjusted EBITDA was $232.2 million, up from $142.1 million, with a margin of 24.7%.
  • Six-month net income attributable to the company was $54.6 million, down from $70.6 million, and diluted EPS was $0.38 versus $0.51.
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Jun 30, 4:15 PM ET

Cinemark Holdings amends credit agreement, cutting term loan interest rate by 0.50%

Positive financing Written later 1.01

On June 30, 2025, Cinemark Holdings and its subsidiary Cinemark USA entered a Third Amendment to their Credit Agreement with Barclays Bank PLC as administrative agent. The amendment lowers the interest rate on the term loans by 0.50% and resets the 101% soft call period for six months. The filing is a debt term change that lowers borrowing costs, though it does not disclose the size of the loans or any financial results.

  • Term loans interest rate reduced by 0.50% under the Third Amendment dated June 30, 2025
  • 101% soft call period reset for six months
  • Credit Agreement originally dated May 26, 2023, previously amended May 28, 2024 and November 29, 2024
  • Barclays Bank PLC serves as administrative agent; full amendment filed as Exhibit 10.1
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May 2, 6:40 AM ET

Cinemark Q1 2025 revenue falls 6.6% to $541 million; net loss of $39 million

Negative earnings Written later 2.027.01

Cinemark reported first-quarter 2025 total revenue of $540.7 million, down 6.6% from $579.2 million a year earlier, and a net loss attributable to the company of $38.9 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, versus net income of $24.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $36.4 million from $70.7 million, and cash fell to $699.4 million, while the company paid its first dividend since the pandemic and bought back $200 million of shares.

  • Total revenue $540.7 million, down 6.6%; attendance fell 7.8% to 36.6 million patrons
  • Net loss attributable to Cinemark of $38.9 million, or $(0.32) per diluted share, compared with net income of $24.8 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, a year earlier
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $36.4 million, with a 6.7% margin, compared with $70.7 million a year earlier
  • Cash and equivalents of $699.4 million at March 31, 2025, versus $1,057.3 million at December 31, 2024; the company repurchased $200 million of shares in the quarter
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Mar 3, 5:05 PM ET

Cinemark Holdings signs employment agreement with Chief Marketing and Content Officer Wanda Gierhart

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Cinemark Holdings entered into a three-year employment agreement with Wanda Gierhart, its Chief Marketing and Content Officer, effective February 28, 2025. The agreement sets a $575,000 base salary and a minimum target bonus of 70% of base salary, and specifies severance terms, including enhanced payments after a change of control.

  • Employment agreement effective February 28, 2025, with a three-year term that renews automatically each year unless terminated
  • Base salary of $575,000 per year, with a target bonus of not less than 70% of base salary
  • Termination without cause brings two times base salary paid over 24 months, plus the most recent annual bonus; a change-of-control termination within one year adds two times base salary plus one and a half times the most recent bonus
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Feb 19, 6:40 AM ET

Cinemark Q4 revenue rises 27.5% to $814.3 million; reinstates $0.32 annual dividend

Positive earnings Written later 2.027.01

Cinemark reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue up 27.5% to $814.3 million and net income attributable to the company of $51.3 million, compared with a net loss of $18.0 million a year earlier. For full year 2024, total revenue slipped 0.6% to $3,049.5 million, while net income rose to $309.7 million, helped by a $60.1 million income tax benefit. The board also reinstated an annual cash dividend of $0.32 per share, payable quarterly, with the first payment on March 19, 2025.

  • Q4 2024 diluted EPS was $0.33, compared with a diluted loss of $(0.15) in Q4 2023.
  • FY 2024 diluted EPS was $2.06, compared with $1.34 in FY 2023, and included a $60.1 million income tax benefit.
  • FY 2024 Adjusted EBITDA was $590.2 million, compared with $594.1 million in FY 2023.
  • First quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share is payable March 19, 2025 to holders of record on March 5, 2025.
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Feb 13, 7:09 PM ET

Cinemark Approves Amended Short-Term Incentive Plan for Executive and Key Employee Bonuses

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.02

Cinemark's Compensation Committee approved an amended and restated Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) on February 11, 2025, setting the terms for annual cash bonuses for certain executive officers and other key employees. The plan ties bonuses to company performance goals and allows individual adjustments, which affects how incentive pay is set for the company's leadership.

  • Compensation Committee approved the amended STIP on February 11, 2025
  • Bonuses are paid if the company meets performance goals set by the committee
  • Individual bonuses may be cut by up to 50% or raised by up to 15%, capped at 200% of target
  • Participants must generally stay employed through the last day of the plan year
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