Marcus Corp Q3 revenue beats on ticket prices

Overview

• US entertainment and hospitality firm's Q3 revenue rose 13% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

• Q3 adjusted EBITDA beat analyst expectations

• Theatre revenue growth driven by blockbuster films; hotel results aided by strong leisure demand

Outlook

• Company expects strong holiday movie slate to drive theatre attendance in Q4 2026

• Company sees hotel demand benefiting from Milwaukee Brewers playoff run and holiday travel

• Marcus says upper upscale hotels remain well positioned into 2027

Result Drivers

• BLOCKBUSTER FILMS - Marcus said record theatre revenue was driven by strong attendance for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and other family-friendly films

• HIGHER TICKET AND CONCESSION PRICES - Co said average ticket prices rose 4.3% and concession revenue per person increased 3.8% due to pricing changes and movie-themed merchandise sales

• LEISURE TRAVEL DEMAND - Marcus Hotels & Resorts saw record Q3 revenue, driven by strong summer leisure travel and higher room rates

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Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the leisure & recreation peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Marcus Corp is $33.00, about 16.9% above its October 28 closing price of $28.22

• The stock recently traded at 30 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 39 three months ago

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