National CineMedia (NCMI) Q4 Earnings: Analyzing Key Metrics Against Expectations

For the quarter ending December 2024, National CineMedia (NCMI) reported revenues totaling $86.3 million, which reflects a decrease of 5.1% when compared to the same period last year. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.26, showing an increase from $0.20 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

This revenue figure represents a slight upward surprise of 0.12% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate, which was $86.2 million. In terms of EPS, the consensus estimate was $0.20, allowing for a notable surprise of 30.00%.

While headline numbers like revenue and earnings attract significant attention from investors for decision-making, it is also beneficial to consider key metrics that shed light on the company’s fundamental performance. Understanding these metrics in comparison to past figures and analyst estimates can provide insights into potential stock price movements.

Below is a breakdown of National CineMedia's performance for the recently concluded quarter based on crucial metrics commonly monitored by Wall Street:

• Local and Regional Advertising Revenue: $13.50 million, in line with the average estimate of $13.50 million from two analysts. This number reflects a 16.7% decline year over year.
• National Advertising Revenue: $69.20 million, slightly above the $68.80 million average estimate from two analysts. This represents a year-over-year decrease of 3.8%.
• Total Advertising Revenue (excluding beverage): $82.70 million, which is below the average estimate of $84.10 million from two analysts. This figure marks a decrease of 6.1% year over year.
• ESA Advertising Revenue from Beverage Concessionaire Agreements: $3.60 million, falling short of the average estimate of $3.95 million from two analysts. Nonetheless, this reflects a significant year-over-year increase of 28.6%.

For further insights, you can view all key company metrics for National CineMedia.

Over the past month, shares of National CineMedia have experienced a decline of 8.7%, compared to a decrease of 3.5% for the Zacks S&P 500 composite. Presently, the stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating its potential to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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