The Marcus Corporation

NYSE:MCS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$911.7m

Marcus Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Marcus is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 20.8% and 4.2% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 20.5% per annum.

Key information

20.8%

Earnings growth rate

20.47%

EPS growth rate

Entertainment earnings growth23.7%
Revenue growth rate4.2%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated03 Aug 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22

The Marcus Corporation: Strong Film Lineup Drives The Stock

Summary Marcus Corporation is rated BUY, supported by robust earnings growth, operating leverage, and a 50% EV/EBITDA discount to 2021 peaks. MCS benefits from asset ownership, upscale theater enhancements, and industry-leading PLF and luxury seating penetration, driving superior cash flow and monetization potential. Strong 2Q26 results featured 12.5% revenue growth, 43% EBITDA growth, and 116% net earnings growth, with theaters and hotels outperforming industry benchmarks. Solid film lineups through 2027, rising dividends, share buybacks, and improving free cash flow underpin continued upside potential for MCS. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • May 09

Marcus' (NYSE:MCS) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

Investors were disappointed with The Marcus Corporation's ( NYSE:MCS ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. We...
Analysis Article • Nov 07

Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of Marcus' (NYSE:MCS) Earnings

The Marcus Corporation's ( NYSE:MCS ) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. Our...
Analysis Article • Oct 11

Investors Don't See Light At End Of The Marcus Corporation's (NYSE:MCS) Tunnel

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x The Marcus Corporation ( NYSE:MCS ) is a stock worth...
Analysis Article • Jul 31

Be Wary Of Marcus (NYSE:MCS) And Its Returns On Capital

When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...
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New Narrative • May 29

Premium Cinema Experiences And Hotel Renovations Will Expand Experiential Markets

Enhanced cinema experiences, hotel renovations, and digital upgrades are driving increased guest spend, repeat attendance, and operational efficiency, supporting revenue and net margin growth.
Analysis Article • May 28

The Marcus Corporation's (NYSE:MCS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 59% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Marcus fair value estimate is US$29.75 Marcus' US$18.71 share...
Analysis Article • Mar 14

The Marcus Corporation's (NYSE:MCS) 26% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/SRatio

The Marcus Corporation ( NYSE:MCS ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with...
Analysis Article • Feb 16

Marcus' (NYSE:MCS) Dividend Will Be $0.07

The board of The Marcus Corporation ( NYSE:MCS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.07 per share on the...
Seeking Alpha • Jan 29

Marcus Corporation: A Niche Player Navigating A Competitive Market

Summary MCS operates as a smaller player in the cinema industry, focused mainly in the Midwest, while rivals AMC and Cinemark dominate with larger networks and wider reach. The company's hotels and resorts provide alternative revenue, but growth relies heavily on seasonal events like the Republican National Convention to boost demand. MCS has consistent top-line growth and its 2024 net loss was driven by a non-recurring, debt conversion expense that ultimately benefits shareholders by avoiding share dilution. The company is cash-rich, with manageable debt, working capital is negative but aligns with industry trends, but free cash flow is stagnant. MCS raises ticket prices and offers premium experiences, but its competitive market makes the sustainability of this strategy uncertain without greater market dominance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 02

The Marcus Corporation's (NYSE:MCS) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 28% Share Price Bounce

The Marcus Corporation ( NYSE:MCS ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month...
Analysis Article • Nov 01

Here's Why Marcus (NYSE:MCS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Seeking Alpha • May 24

Marcus Corporation: No Catalyst To Unlock Real Estate Value; Maintain Hold

Summary The Marcus Corporation's stock has fallen by 30% since the last analysis, reaching a level last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's real estate assets are undervalued by the market, estimated to be worth $15 per share. However, there are no catalysts in sight to unlock the value of the real estate assets. Investors will likely have to wait until 2025 when a better film slate will likely improve sentiment towards the sector. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • May 03

At US$12.05, Is The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) Worth Looking At Closely?

While The Marcus Corporation ( NYSE:MCS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:MCS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/2028860631361772
12/31/202783829981423
12/31/202681540841264
6/30/20267482367127N/A
3/31/20267231437104N/A
12/31/202571813184N/A
9/30/20257128288N/A
6/30/202573515-479N/A
3/31/2025705-13-384N/A
12/26/2024695-825104N/A
9/26/2024670-101985N/A
6/27/2024647-211876N/A
3/28/2024679125095N/A
12/28/20236921564103N/A
9/28/2023693766101N/A
6/29/2023669-24985N/A
3/30/2023662-74079N/A
12/29/2022644-125693N/A
9/29/2022652469105N/A
6/30/2022618284111N/A
3/31/2022517-304466N/A
12/30/2021439-432946N/A
9/30/2021311-89214N/A
7/1/2021200-130-35-23N/A
4/1/2021117-134-78-65N/A
12/31/2020220-125-90-69N/A
9/24/2020385-78-58-25N/A
6/25/2020558-24N/A27N/A
3/26/202077321N/A117N/A
12/26/201978442N/A141N/A
9/26/201975343N/A146N/A
6/27/201971045N/A142N/A
3/28/201967445N/A133N/A
12/27/201867353N/A137N/A
9/27/201866479N/A135N/A
6/28/201865774N/A138N/A
3/29/201862565N/A95N/A
12/28/201762365N/A109N/A
9/28/201760039N/A89N/A
6/29/201759143N/A80N/A
3/30/201757342N/A98N/A
12/29/201654138N/A83N/A
9/29/201657146N/A118N/A
6/30/201656043N/A112N/A
3/31/201656343N/A126N/A
12/31/201555640N/A115N/A
11/26/201550526N/A91N/A
8/27/201550526N/A81N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MCS's forecast earnings growth (20.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.7%).

Earnings vs Market: MCS's earnings (20.8% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: MCS's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: MCS's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (12.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MCS's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if MCS's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/23 00:34
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/21 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

The Marcus Corporation is covered by 6 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.

AnalystInstitution
David LoebBaird
Patrick ShollBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Michael HickeyBenchmark Company