NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:NCMI • US6353092066
3.55 USD
+0.05 (+1.43%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
3.55 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$5.81
+ 63.77% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 4, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate-$0.24
Revenue Estimate34.762M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
83.64%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$5.81
Upside
+ 63.77%
From current price of $3.55 to mean target of $5.81, Based on 11 analyst forecasts
Low
$4.04
Median
$6.12
High
$6.83
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-9.52%
3 Months
-12.31%
Price Target Summary
11 analysts have analysed NCMI and the average price target is 5.81 USD. This implies a price increase of 63.77% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 3.55.
The average price target has been revised downward by 12.31% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
83.64%
NCMI was analyzed by 11 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 84. So analysts seem to be very confident about NCMI.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
NCMI was analyzed by 11 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-22 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-07 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-31 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-04 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-06-25 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-03-14 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-03-14 | Wedbush | Upgrade | Neutral -> Outperform |
| 2025-03-07 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-03-07 | Benchmark | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-11-06 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-09-23 | Benchmark | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-08-16 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-08-15 | Benchmark | Upgrade | Speculative Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-08-06 | Barrington Research | Upgrade | Market Perform -> Outperform |
| 2024-08-06 | Benchmark | Reiterate | Speculative Buy -> Speculative Buy |
| 2024-06-17 | Benchmark | Reiterate | Speculative Buy -> Speculative Buy |
| 2024-05-07 | Benchmark | Reiterate | Speculative Buy -> Speculative Buy |
| 2024-03-20 | Benchmark | Reiterate | Speculative Buy -> Speculative Buy |
| 2024-03-19 | B. Riley Securities | Upgrade | Neutral -> Buy |
| 2024-03-19 | Wedbush | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-03-12 | Wedbush | Reiterate | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2023-11-08 | Wedbush | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2023-09-22 | Benchmark | Maintains | Speculative Buy -> Speculative Buy |
| 2023-08-25 | Benchmark | Maintains | Speculative Buy -> Speculative Buy |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 4, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate-$0.24
Revenue Estimate34.762M
Revenue Q2Q-0.40%
EPS Q2Q23.50%
Number of Analysts6
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-1.92%
Revenue (3 Months)
-2.88%
EPS (1 Month)
15.91%
EPS (3 Months)
15.91%
Next Earnings Summary
NCMI is expected to report earnings on 5/4/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is -0.24 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 34.76M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 2.88% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 165.2M -33.71% | 240.8M 45.76% | 243.2M 1.00% | 270.28M 11.13% | 289.95M 7.28% | 306M 5.54% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | -1.8M -104.07% | 22.9M 1,372.22% | 24M 4.80% | 50.776M 111.57% | 60.914M 19.97% | 76.5M 25.59% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | -27.3M -314.96% | -19.5M 28.57% | -13.9M 28.72% | 9.01M 164.82% | 16.898M 87.55% | 18.972M 12.27% | |
| Operating Margin | -16.53% | -8.10% | -5.72% | 3.33% | 5.83% | 6.20% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | -3.90 -85.71% | -0.23 94.10% | -0.10 56.52% | 0.08 178.20% | 0.18 126.07% | 0.20 15.39% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | -0.24 23.50% | -0.04 62.91% | 0.04 120.98% | 0.29 -7.87% | -0.19 20.83% | 0.01 125.00% | 0.07 61.55% | 0.39 35.71% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 34.762M -0.40% | 61.758M 19.22% | 77.08M 21.58% | 101.12M 8.50% | 45.122M 29.80% | 69.697M 12.86% | 83.65M 8.52% | 111.14M 9.91% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | -11.144M 17.46% | 7.931M 1.68% | 15.232M -43.59% | 37.876M -38.61% | -5.865M 47.37% | 9.996M 26.04% | 18.156M 19.20% | 45.696M 20.65% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | -19.763M 17.31% | -4.871M 59.41% | 3.808M 311.56% | 25.33M 6.43% | -18.054M 8.65% | 510K 110.47% | 6.528M 71.43% | 36.822M 45.37% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
59.27%
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
7.57%
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
90.10%
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC / NCMI Forecast FAQ
What is the average price target for NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) stock?
11 analysts have analysed NCMI and the average price target is 5.81 USD. This implies a price increase of 63.77% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 3.55.
What is the next earnings date for NCMI stock?
NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) will report earnings on 2026-05-04.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) is -0.24 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 34.76M USD.
What is the expected long term growth rate for NCMI stock?
The expected long term growth rate for NATIONAL CINEMEDIA INC (NCMI) is 7.57%.