NCMICommunication Services · Advertising AgenciesThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering National CineMedia, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4.63 — +189.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores National CineMedia, 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
Growth (92): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Momentum (13): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NCMI, 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 +189.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $6.00 → $5.00 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $6.50 → $6.00 |
| 12 May 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 June 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Wedbush | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 6 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Sept 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | $8.00 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Aug 2024 | Benchmark | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Speculative Buy | — |
| 17 June 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Speculative Buy | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, National CineMedia, Inc. returned −59.4% against +12.4% 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 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 76% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 89% 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.
National CineMedia, Inc. has a market value of $151.5M and an enterprise value of $130.3M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $249.0M. The latest quarter grew 12.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$7.6M, a −3.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.09.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $19.3M.
National CineMedia, Inc. spent $4.6M on share buybacks and $11.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 0.4×; forward P/E: 13.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.75%, paying out 0% of earnings.
National CineMedia, Inc. employs 248 people — $1.0M of revenue per employee.
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National CineMedia plans to release its third-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on November 10, 2026. The company also plans a conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results.
Why it matters — NCMI watchers can note the scheduled date for the company's quarterly results and discussion.
National CineMedia announced two new exhibitor partners, The Cinemas by Blue Fox Entertainment and THE LOT, along with 10 renewed exhibitor agreements. Together, the agreements cover more than 680 screens in over 80 theaters.
Why it matters — The agreements expand and renew NCM’s exhibitor relationships, strengthening the reach of its cinema advertising network.
National CineMedia, Inc. announced that on September 18, 2026 it completed its previously announced acquisition of Captivate Holdings, LLC, a leading operator of office and residential digital video advertising in North America, for an enterprise value of $275.0 million.
Why it matters — The acquisition marks a key step in advancing NCM's strategy to build a broader premium cinema advertising platform.
National CineMedia posted downbeat second-quarter results and was among the big stocks moving lower in Wednesday's pre-market session, even as U.S. stock futures were mostly higher with the Nasdaq 100 gaining more than 150 points.
Why it matters — An NCMI watcher would care because the company's weaker-than-expected Q2 results appear to be dragging its stock lower in pre-market trading.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of National CineMedia, Inc.'s (NCMI) Q2 2026 earnings call. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and management discussion.
Why it matters — NCMI watchers can review the Q2 2026 earnings call transcript to understand the company's latest financial performance and management commentary.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering National CineMedia, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $4.63, with estimates ranging from $2.5 to $6. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering National CineMedia, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks National CineMedia, Inc. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, National CineMedia, Inc. ranks 65 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 Growth (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +189.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks National CineMedia, Inc. 65 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering National CineMedia, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NCMI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $2.5 to $6 over the next 12 months.
National CineMedia, Inc. returned -59.4% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
National CineMedia, Inc. is a cinema advertising company that operates one of the largest in-theater media networks in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 30 Oct 2026): "National CineMedia, Inc. to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 10, 2026". National CineMedia plans to release its third-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on November 10, 2026. The company also plans a conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results.
National CineMedia, Inc. is a cinema advertising company that operates one of the largest in-theater media networks in the United States. Through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, the company sells advertising and promotional content to national, regional, and local brands across movie screens, lobby display systems, and other theater-based digital placements. Its flagship Noovie pre-show entertainment and Lobby Entertainment Network are designed to reach audiences in a highly attentive, entertainment-focused environment. National CineMedia also supports broader out-of-home advertising and branded promotions tied to the moviegoing experience, making it a key marketing platform for advertisers seeking access to theater audiences. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, National CineMedia, Inc. focuses on connecting brands with consumers through premium cinema environments.
CEO Mr. Thomas F. Lesinski · 248 employees · United States · https://www.ncm.com
