Marcus Corporation Reports Q4 Revenue of $193.5M
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 26 2026
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Should l Buy MCS?
Reports Q4 revenue $193.5M, consensus $185.19M. "Both of our divisions outperformed their industries in the fourth quarter, with Marcus Theatres leading the industry in box office growth thanks to price optimization strategies and a favorable film slate, and Marcus Hotels & Resorts delivering strong fourth quarter results to cap a record year for the division," said Gregory Marcus, chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation. "During the fourth quarter, our theatre division benefitted from strong performances from family films and several blockbusters across genres that performed well in our markets. Consumers continued to show demand for out-of-home entertainment experiences, with a wide variety of great movies bringing audiences to the big screen at Marcus Theatres during the holiday season. We are excited for a 2026 film slate that includes several family films and some of the biggest movie franchises. In our hotel division, stable leisure demand and strong group bookings contributed to a year of record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, with our newly renovated properties driving our outperformance in both the fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2025. The positive impact of the strategic reinvestments made over the past few years will continue to position Marcus Hotels & Resorts well for both the near- and long-term, as our renovated assets continue to win in their markets. As we look ahead to fiscal 2026 and beyond, we expect the building momentum in both businesses to be sustained by our long-standing commitment to operational excellence, the resiliency of our balance sheet, and the unwavering dedication of our valued associates."
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Moderate Buy
Current: 17.860
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22.00
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23.50
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25.00
Current: 17.860
Low
22.00
Averages
23.50
High
25.00
About MCS
The Marcus Corporation is engaged in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant Company-owned real estate assets. The Company's segments include Theatres, and Hotels and Resorts. The Theatres segment owns or operates approximately 985 screens at 78 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus and Bistro Plex brands. The Company operates multiscreen motion picture theatres in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia and a family entertainment center in Wisconsin. The Hotels and Resorts segment owns and/or manages around 16 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. It owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts in Wisconsin, Illinois and Nebraska and manages full service hotels, resorts and other properties in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Nevada, Pennsylvania, California and Nebraska.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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