CNKCommunication Services · EntertainmentThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering Cinemark Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +4.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 97 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cinemark Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (36): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (24): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $42 → $40 |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | $42 → $44 |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $40 → $39 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $35 → $37 |
| 31 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $37 → $40 |
| 31 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $35 → $40 |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $40 → $43 |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $31 → $34 |
| 31 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | $38 → $42 |
| 30 July 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $37 → $40 |
| 17 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CNK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. returned +47.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 10% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $4.4B and an enterprise value of $6.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.4B. The latest quarter grew 15.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $220.4M, a 6.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.69.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $313.0M.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. spent $40.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.1×; forward P/E: 14.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.47%, paying out 19% of earnings.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. employs 8,451 people — $398K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Cinemark is positioned to outperform the market, citing above-average growth in its financials.
Why it matters — The item highlights financial growth as a factor relevant to investors following CNK.
Zacks Investment Research included Cinemark Holdings (CNK), along with NUE and MED, on its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list for October 14, 2026.
Why it matters — CNK watchers may note the stock's inclusion in Zacks' momentum list.
Zacks Investment Research included Cinemark Holdings (CNK), along with AII and NUE, on its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list for October 14, 2026.
Why it matters — CNK watchers may note the stock's inclusion on Zacks' value-stock list and its assigned rank.
AMC Entertainment rose 5% to $3.16 in afternoon trading, extending a rally that began with the refinancing announcement, about a week after the $3.97 billion refinancing closed. Cinemark shares climbed 4%, while IMAX shares drifted lower.
Why it matters — The item reports a gain in Cinemark shares alongside moves in other cinema stocks, offering sector context for CNK watchers.
Cinemark is using its 40 million addressable customers, personalized promotions and influencer campaigns to attract younger moviegoers and encourage repeat visits.
Why it matters — The marketing effort could affect customer loyalty and repeat attendance, key areas for CNK watchers to monitor.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Cinemark Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $40, with estimates ranging from $34 to $44. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering Cinemark Holdings, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cinemark Holdings, Inc. 97 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. ranks 97 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +4.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cinemark Holdings, Inc. 97 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cinemark Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CNK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $34 to $44 over the next 12 months.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. returned +47.8% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a theatrical exhibition company that provides moviegoing experiences through a network of cinemas in the United States and Latin America.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "Cinemark (CNK) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why". Zacks Investment Research says Cinemark is positioned to outperform the market, citing above-average growth in its financials.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a theatrical exhibition company that provides moviegoing experiences through a network of cinemas in the United States and Latin America. The company operates under multiple theatre brands and focuses on showing mainstream films, premium large-format presentations, and alternative content such as concerts, sporting events, and special screenings. Its theatres feature amenities including enhanced sound and projection technology, recliner seating, expanded food and beverage options, and loyalty programs designed to support repeat attendance. Cinemark also generates revenue through concessions, screen advertising, and event-related services, making it a diversified participant in the broader out-of-home entertainment market. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. remains one of the best-known operators in the global cinema industry.
CEO Mr. Sean Gamble · 8,451 employees · United States · https://www.cinemark.com
