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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Cinemark Holdings (CNK)

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

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

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.

Key points

  • 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.

The filing

CompanyCinemark Holdings (CNK)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 1, 2026, 6:40 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-199020

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:00 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on May 01, 2026.

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