
National CineMedia (NCMI) Stock Forecast & Price Target
National CineMedia (NCMI) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
National CineMedia Inc. anticipates a robust recovery in the North American box office with a projected increase of at least 7% in 2025, complemented by double-digit growth in the latter half of the year and an additional 9% in 2026. The company has enhanced its advertising capabilities, particularly for local campaigns, positioning itself for potential market share gains, while also outperforming the general advertising market in 2024 through increased contract volume and a rise in premium advertisers. Furthermore, the resumption of dividend payments, coupled with a clean balance sheet and expected strong cash flow conversion, underscores a favorable outlook for financial stability and growth.
Bears say
National CineMedia Inc. faces a negative outlook primarily due to adverse trends in advertising and attendance, which have been exacerbated by increased competition from Screenvision following industry consolidation. The company's restructuring efforts in 2023, prompted by a challenging advertising environment, highlight ongoing difficulties in generating stable revenue streams. Additionally, gross margin contraction from a shifting revenue mix and potential conflicts of interest with its founding partner theater circuits further contribute to the company's unfavorable financial prospects.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of National CineMedia and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
National CineMedia (NCMI) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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