Overview
Cineplex Q3 revenue declines 8.7% yr/yr due to lower attendance
Net income from continuing operations contrasts with prior yr loss
Company sells digital media division to enhance financial flexibility
Outlook
Company expects enhanced financial flexibility from sale of Cineplex Digital Media
Cineplex aims to reduce leverage and pursue strategic share repurchases
Company committed to delivering consistent cash flow and long-term shareholder value
Result Drivers
ATTENDANCE DECLINE - 9.1% drop in theatre attendance attributed to lack of blockbuster comparable to last year's 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES - Premium experiences accounted for 44.7% of total box office revenue, highlighting continued demand
INTERNATIONAL FILMS - International films contributed 13.6% of box office revenues, marking a record share for the third quarter
Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
C$348.94 mln
Q3 EPS
C$0.02
Q3 Net Income
C$1.21 mln
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA
C$73.05 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the leisure & recreation peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Cineplex Inc is C$14.00, about 10.3% above its November 5 closing price of C$12.56
The stock recently traded at 23 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago
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