Reading International Q1 revenue rises 12% to $45.1 million; net loss widens
Reading International reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $45.1 million, up 12% from a year earlier, and a narrower operating loss of $3.6 million. The net loss attributable to the company widened to $8.1 million, or $0.36 per share, from $4.8 million, or $0.21 per share, because the year-earlier quarter included a $6.6 million gain on a property sale. Management said it is working to sell its Cinemas 1, 2, 3 building in New York City and is under contract to sell its Napier property in New Zealand.
Key points
- Total revenue was $45.1 million, up 12% from $40.2 million in Q1 2025, with cinema revenue up 14% to $41.5 million.
- Operating loss narrowed to $3.6 million from $6.9 million; EBITDA was negative $0.8 million versus positive $2.9 million a year earlier.
- Net loss attributable to Reading International was $8.1 million ($0.36 per share), compared with $4.8 million ($0.21 per share) in Q1 2025.
- As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $5.5 million and total gross debt was $184.6 million.
The filing
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