National CineMedia Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
National CineMedia's CEO is Tom Lesinski, appointed in Aug 2019, has a tenure of 6.83 years. total yearly compensation is $2.65M, comprised of 36.2% salary and 63.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.61% of the company’s shares, worth $2.02M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.8 years and 2.8 years respectively.
Key information
Tom Lesinski
Chief executive officer
US$2.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 36.21% |
| CEO tenure | 6.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 5.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
NCMI: Expanded Lobby Media Footprint Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on National CineMedia by $0.13 to $5.25, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and the stock's future P/E multiple. What's in the News Kidneys for Communities and National CineMedia announced a partnership to run in-theater campaigns that promote living kidney donation, with NCM donating advertising inventory and production costs and using QR codes to direct viewers to donor registration platforms.Narrative Update • May 08
NCMI: Expanded Lobby Media Rollout And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their $5.38 price target for National CineMedia, citing updated modeling inputs around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions rather than any change in their overall valuation view. What's in the News National CineMedia and Creative Realities agreed to expand and modernize AMC Theatres’ in lobby media footprint across 285 locations, adding multiple 75 inch digital screens per site and creating a broader platform for in theater advertising and branded content, with rollout targeted for completion by the end of 2026 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Apr 24
NCMI: Expanded Theater Media Footprint And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have held National CineMedia's price target steady at $5.38, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly different revenue growth, profit margins, and a future P/E of about 27x, without a change to their overall valuation view. What's in the News National CineMedia and Creative Realities agreed to expand and modernize AMC Theatres’ in-lobby media across 285 locations, adding multiple 75 inch digital screens per site and creating more touchpoints for advertisers throughout the theater.Narrative Update • Apr 10
NCMI: Guided Profitability And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on National CineMedia by $0.13 to reflect slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the trimmed price target as a refinement of assumptions rather than a shift in the overall thesis, with valuation still supported by existing revenue and margin expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 27
NCMI: Guided Profitability And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their average price target on National CineMedia by about $1 to $6, citing weaker than expected theater attendance, which could result in Q4 revenue coming in modestly below prior expectations while still remaining within the guided profitability range. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see the current price target of about $6 as consistent with the company remaining within its guided profitability range, even with softer Q4 revenue expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 12
NCMI: Resilient Profitability And Cost Discipline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price targets on National CineMedia to around $6, down about $1. They cited softer than expected theater attendance and slightly weaker projected revenue, while still expecting profitability to remain within prior guidance ranges.Narrative Update • Feb 24
NCMI: Data Partnership And Cost Discipline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their consolidated price target on National CineMedia by $1 to reflect recent target cuts from $7 to $6. They cited softer-than-expected theater attendance and the potential for Q4 revenue to come in modestly below prior expectations, while still remaining within guidance on profitability.Narrative Update • Feb 10
NCMI: Data Partnership And Profitability Discipline Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on National CineMedia Analysts have trimmed their price targets on National CineMedia, with the modeled fair value edging from US$5.75 to US$5.50 as they factor in expectations for softer Q4 attendance, slightly weaker revenue within guidance, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on National CineMedia reflect a more cautious tone, with price targets eased lower as analysts recalibrate their assumptions for Q4 attendance, revenue, and the appropriate P/E multiple.
New Narrative • Feb 06
Programmatic Pressure And Soft Local Advertising Will Challenge Cinema Ads Yet Leave Upside Potential
Catalysts About National CineMedia National CineMedia sells cinema advertising across a large U.S. theater network, connecting brands with moviegoing audiences. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 27
NCMI: Profitability Resilience And Data Partnership Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on National CineMedia by $0.25 to $5.75, citing slightly softer revenue expectations tied to weaker theater attendance. They still see profitability tracking within prior guidance.
New Narrative • Jan 23
Programmatic Expansion And Premium Cinema Formats Will Transform Long Term Advertising Potential
Catalysts About National CineMedia National CineMedia sells cinema advertising across a large theater network, connecting brands with moviegoers before and around feature films. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 12
NCMI: Profitability Discipline And Data Partnership Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on National CineMedia Analysts have reduced their 12 month price target on National CineMedia to $6.00 from $7.00, citing expectations for Q4 revenue to come in modestly below earlier views while remaining within the guided profitability range. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary points to a mixed setup for National CineMedia, with optimism around profitability discipline and caution around near term revenue pressure tied to attendance trends.Seeking Alpha • Jun 26
National CineMedia: Difficulties In Recovery
Summary National CineMedia remains a hold as recovery from the pandemic is slow, with stagnant stock price and weak financial health despite recent debt elimination. Exclusive partnerships with major theater chains and upcoming blockbuster releases could drive revenue growth in 2025 and 2026. Risks include heavy dependence on cinema attendance, competition from streaming, and potential delisting if the stock price falls further. While industry catalysts exist, current margins and EV/EBITDA multiples suggest limited near-term upside; patience is warranted before considering a buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 24
Risky Reliance On Blockbusters And Franchise Titles Threatens Sustainable Growth
Reliance on blockbuster hits for box office success is risky as audience preferences change and streaming competition rises.Seeking Alpha • Jun 11
National CineMedia: 2024 Looks Like A Write-Off
Summary National CineMedia emerged from bankruptcy in 2023 with a clean balance sheet but weak business fundamentals. The company's guidance for Q2/2024 suggests 2024 will be a major down year compared to 2023 for NCMI's ad business. The main issue is a weak film slate, which is outside of NCMI's control. Investors looking for an industry rebound in 2025 may find better value in beaten-down theater chains. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 15
National CineMedia: Starting With A Clean Slate
Summary As expected, National CineMedia filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and restructured debts. Post restructuring, NCMI looks to be on much sounder footing, as the company's adj. OIBDA was positive with no debt. However, at 9.1x EV/EBITDA, I believe NCMI is currently properly valued relative to its theater chain peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 23
National CineMedia creditors tap banker to examine options for debt - Bloomberg
A lender group of in-theater advertising name National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) has hired Centerview Partners to explore options, Bloomberg reports, amid an environment of movie-theater uncertainty and some approaching debt maturities. NCMI reported some bounceback revenues of $67M in the second quarter vs. an easy COVID-19 pandemic comparison. But it has about $73M in cash and equivalents against more than $900M in long-term debt at last report - and the domestic box office is in the midst of a lengthy lull in new offerings. The company has revolving credit due in June, and Standard & Poor's estimates that debt will be about 14 times earnings this year. Meanwhile, Bloomberg notes NCMI's first-lien term loan due 2025 is quoting around 73 cents on the dollar, down from 81 cents as of Aug. 8.Seeking Alpha • Aug 25
National CineMedia engages iSpot to enhance ad reporting
In-theater advertising company National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) is tapping TV measurement company iSpot to enhance its value to advertisers through better reach reporting. Bringing in iSpot's currency grade ad catalog and verification, National CineMedia can report on incremental reach that advertising brings brand and studio customers in addition to linear TV. NCM will also offer more comprehensive reach, frequency, attribution, and tune-in reporting for client campaigns thanks to iSpot's integration through Neustar identity resolution. “NCM’s integration with iSpot further delivers on our mission to provide our partners the ability to plan and buy premium inventory in a unified manner across all screens, including the coveted big screen," NCM's Manu Singh said.Analysis Article • Aug 12
National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) Is Reducing Its Dividend To $0.03
National CineMedia, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NCMI ) has announced that on 6th of September, it will be paying a dividend of$0.03...Seeking Alpha • Aug 07
National CineMedia Q2 2022 Earnings Preview
National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) is scheduled to announce Q2 earnings results on Monday, August 8th, after market close. The consensus EPS Estimate is -$0.07 and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $65M (+364.3% Y/Y). Over the last 2 years, NCMI has beaten EPS estimates 25% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 63% of the time. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 0 upward revisions and 2 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 1 upward revision and 3 downward.Seeking Alpha • Jun 06
National CineMedia: A Dividend Trap In A Recovering Industry
NCMI was hit just as hard as theaters during covid, as theaters open, it should return to profitability eventually. Pre covid, this was a decent business with flat revenue but high debt plus dividend heavy policy added risk. Share prices currently offer an almost 10% dividend yield, but this is a classic dividend trap in my view.Analysis Article • May 13
National CineMedia (NASDAQ:NCMI) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year
National CineMedia, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:NCMI ) dividend is being reduced to US$0.03 on the 7th of June. The dividend yield...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Jan 01 2026 | US$3m | US$961k | -US$11m |
| Sep 25 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Jun 26 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$20m |
| Mar 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$18m |
| Dec 26 2024 | US$10m | US$925k | -US$22m |
| Sep 26 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$23m |
| Jun 27 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$162m |
| Mar 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$716m |
| Dec 28 2023 | US$5m | US$925k | US$705m |
| Sep 28 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$688m |
| Jun 29 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$497m |
| Mar 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$49m |
| Dec 29 2022 | US$3m | US$844k | -US$29m |
| Sep 29 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$26m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$32m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$54m |
| Dec 30 2021 | US$3m | US$760k | -US$49m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$92m |
| Jul 01 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$90m |
| Apr 01 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$81m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$2m | US$643k | -US$65m |
| Sep 24 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$11m |
| Jun 25 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$11m |
| Mar 26 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$34m |
| Dec 26 2019 | US$3m | US$303k | US$36m |
Compensation vs Market: Tom's total compensation ($USD2.65M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.59M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Tom's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Tom Lesinski (66 yo)
6.8yrs
Tenure
US$2,652,898
Compensation
Mr. Thomas F. Lesinski, also known as Tom, serves as the Chief Executive Officer at National CineMedia, Inc. and National CineMedia, LLC since August 2, 2019. He served as Interim Principal Financial Offic...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 6.8yrs | US$2.65m | 0.61% $ 2.0m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.8yrs | US$1.67m | 0.22% $ 726.9k | |
| Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | 4.8yrs | US$1.08m | 0.16% $ 530.3k | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations & EIS | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Western Region | 11.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Finance | no data | no data | no data |
5.8yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: NCMI's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 11.5yrs | US$2.65m | 0.61% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Director | 5.8yrs | US$238.27k | 0.062% $ 207.9k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$216.33k | 0.076% $ 251.6k | |
| Independent Chairman | 6.6yrs | US$303.64k | 0.066% $ 219.1k | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | US$191.26k | 0.015% $ 49.8k | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$223.27k | 0.074% $ 245.6k | |
| Independent Director | no data | no data | no data |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: NCMI's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 09:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/01 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
National CineMedia, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Anthony DiClemente | Barclays |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Michael Hickey | Benchmark Company |