Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) Q1 2026 revenue rises to $154.4M
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The Marcus Corporation reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results, with total revenues of $154.4 million, up 3.8% from $148.8 million a year earlier, despite five fewer operating days due to a fiscal year change. The company posted an operating loss of $19.3 million, modestly better than the $20.4 million loss in the prior-year quarter, and a net loss of $15.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, versus a $16.8 million loss, or $0.54 per share.
Theatre revenues rose to $92.9 million, a 6.4% increase, with Adjusted EBITDA improving to $8.0 million, a 117.1% gain. Hotels & Resorts revenues before cost reimbursements were $51.7 million, down 1.1% largely due to fewer operating days, but RevPAR increased 13.7% and the division outperformed both the broader industry and its competitive sets.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $2.6 million, compared with a loss of $0.3 million in the prior-year quarter. Cash used in operating activities improved to $15.2 million from $35.3 million, while capital expenditures declined to $6.6 million from $23.0 million as major hotel renovations tapered.
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Results show modest fundamental improvement with continued losses.
The Marcus Corporation grew first quarter fiscal 2026 revenue to $154.4 million, up 3.8% year over year, despite five fewer operating days. Theatres drove growth, with revenue of $92.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $8.0 million, up more than 100% from the prior year.
Hotels & Resorts revenue before cost reimbursements slipped to $51.7 million, but RevPAR rose 13.7%, and the division materially outpaced industry and competitive sets, helped by fully operating renovated assets. At the consolidated level, Adjusted EBITDA improved from a $0.3 million loss to a $2.6 million gain, while net loss narrowed to $15.4 million.
Cash flow from operations improved significantly, with use of cash reduced to $15.2 million from $35.3 million, and capital expenditures dropped as large renovation projects wound down. Future performance will depend on execution during the busy spring and summer seasons described, as well as the strength of the upcoming film and travel slate.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total revenue: $154.4M
Operating loss: $19.3M
Net loss: $15.4M
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Total revenue
$154.4M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Operating loss
$19.3M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net loss
$15.4M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Diluted EPS
-$0.51
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Theatre revenues
$92.9M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Hotels & Resorts revenues before reimbursements
$51.7M
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA
$2.6M
Three months ended March 31, 2026 consolidated
RevPAR increase
13.7%
Hotels & Resorts, Q1 fiscal 2026 vs prior year
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, RevPAR, Non-GAAP, forward-looking statements, +2 more
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Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
RevPAR financial
"Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, increased 13.7% in the first quarter"
RevPAR, or revenue per available room, is a measure used in the hotel industry to show how much money a hotel earns from each of its rooms over a certain period. It helps investors understand how well a hotel is performing financially, similar to how a store's sales per square foot reveal its profitability. Higher RevPAR indicates better use of resources and stronger financial health.
Non-GAAP financial
"Adjusted EBITDA has been presented in this press release as a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbors"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
cost reimbursements financial
"total revenues before cost reimbursements of $51.7 million"
operating lease right-of-use assets financial
"Operating lease right-of-use assets | 142,826"
An operating lease right-of-use (ROU) asset is an accounting entry that shows the value of a leased item you have the legal right to use—like a building, vehicle, or equipment—recorded on a company’s balance sheet along with the corresponding lease obligation. Investors care because it adds to reported assets and liabilities, changing measures like leverage and return on assets much like bringing a long-term rental onto the company’s financial snapshot, which can affect credit terms and valuation.
Earnings Snapshot
Total revenue: $154.4M
Q1 fiscal 2026
Total revenue
$154.4M
+3.8% YoY
Net loss
$15.4M
improved from $16.8M YoY
Diluted EPS
-$0.51
improved from -$0.54 YoY
Adjusted EBITDA
$2.6M
improved from -$0.3M YoY
UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 30, 2026, The Marcus Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: April 30, 2026 | By: | /s/ Chad M. Paris | ||||||
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| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
MARCUS CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS
Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts both significantly outperform their respective industries
Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts both significantly outperform their respective industries
Milwaukee, April 30, 2026 … The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the first quarter fiscal 2026 ended March 31, 2026.
“Both Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts significantly outperformed their respective industries during the first quarter of fiscal 2026,” said Gregory S. Marcus, chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation. “Fueled by a robust film slate that included Project Hail Mary, the first tentpole success of the year, as well as strong carry-over of holiday films and new family-friendly films that played well in our markets, Marcus Theatres started the year strong. The string of hit films continued into April with the blockbuster The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the success of Michael. As typically is the case, travel was seasonally slower over the winter months, yet Marcus Hotels & Resorts continued to outperform its competitive sets, with especially strong performance from newly renovated assets. Momentum is building for both divisions as we head into the spring and summer, with growing excitement for the coming slate of new highly anticipated films – including several franchise favorites – and the return of the busy summer travel season.”
The first quarter of fiscal 2026 was comprised of five fewer operating days than the first quarter of fiscal 2025 due to the transition in the Company’s fiscal year in the prior year first quarter. See Fiscal Year Change section below for further discussion. Year-over-year comparisons herein are on an as-reported basis and include the impact of the five fewer operating days unless otherwise noted.
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights
•Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were $154.4 million, a 3.8% increase from total revenues of $148.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Operating loss was $19.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, a 5.6% improvement from operating loss of $20.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Net loss was $15.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to net loss of $16.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Net loss per diluted common share was $0.51 for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to net loss per diluted common share of $0.54 for the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
•Adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, an increase from Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.3 million for first quarter of fiscal 2025.
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Marcus Theatres®
Total Theatre revenues were $92.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, a 6.4% increase over the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (despite five less operating days during fiscal 2026). Division operating loss was $2.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, a $3.5 million improvement compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, a 117.1% increase over the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
Same store admission revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 9.8% compared to the prior year quarter, which outperformed the industry by 4.8 percentage points, according to data received from Comscore. On a calendar quarter basis, same store admission revenues increased 29.0% over the comparable calendar quarter of fiscal 2025, outperforming the industry by 7.6 percentage points.
Same store attendance increased 1.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the reported first quarter of fiscal 2025. On a calendar quarter basis, same store attendance increased 19.1% over the comparable calendar quarter of fiscal 2025. Average ticket prices increased 7.8% compared to the prior year quarter due to strategic price changes designed to optimize peak demand periods, a higher percentage of sales coming from premium large format screens, and a more favorable film mix. Average concession revenues per person increased 2.4% during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year quarter, resulting from increased movie-themed merchandise sales, concession menu price increases, and a higher number of transactions per person.
“While the galactic success of Project Hail Mary led the way during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, moviegoers’ excitement for several other films, including family-friendly hits like Hoppers, Zootopia 2, Goat, and the continuing success of Avatar: Fire and Ash, also meaningfully contributed to our results,” said Jeffry F. Tomachek, incoming president of Marcus Theatres. “Strong box office momentum carried over into the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with the epic debut of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie contributing to our highest grossing five-day Easter weekend since 2019. That film’s continued performance, along with last weekend’s record-breaking opening of Michael, which was the top domestic opening for a music biopic, and strong pre-sales for tomorrow’s opening of The Devil Wears Prada 2, give us even more confidence as we head deeper into what is shaping up to be an exciting year at Marcus Theatres. Looking ahead to the summer movie season, we expect strong audience turnouts for family favorites and beloved franchises including Spider Man: Brand New Day, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters, appealing spectacles like Masters of the Universe and The Odyssey, and thrillers like Disclosure Day and Verity. As always, our team is ready to deliver memorable movie moments with enticing promotions, hot off the shelf merchandise, and of course the industry’s leading food, beverages and amenities.”
During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Marcus Theatres’ top five highest-performing films were Project Hail Mary, Hoppers, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Scream 7 and Zootopia 2. The second quarter of fiscal 2026 kicked off with the blockbuster success of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the record-breaking opening weekend of Michael, with a strong film slate scheduled for the remainder of the year, including The Devil Wears Prada 2, Mortal Kombat II, Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, Masters of the Universe, Scary Movie, Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, Jackass: Best and Last, Minions & Monsters, Moana, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Super Troopers 3, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, Insidious: Out of the Further, Practical Magic 2, Resident Evil, Forgotten Island, Digger, Verity, Other Mommy, The Social Reckoning, Street Fighter, The Cat in the Hat, Godzilla minus Zero, Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Hexed, Focker-In-Law, Dune: Part Three, Avengers: Doomsday, The Angry Birds Movie 3 and Jumanji: Open World.
On April 7, the company announced that Jeffry F. Tomachek, chief financial officer of Marcus Theatres, will be promoted to president of the division. Tomachek succeeds Mark A. Gramz, who will retire from the company May 1, 2026. Tomachek began his career at Marcus Theatres in 1998 as division controller. Over nearly three decades with the company, Tomachek was promoted into various roles with increasing leadership responsibility in areas such as accounting, finance, design, construction, real estate, food and beverage strategy, and marketing. In 2020, he was named executive vice president and division chief financial officer.
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Marcus® Hotels & Resorts
During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Marcus Hotels & Resorts reported total revenues before cost reimbursements of $51.7 million, a 1.1% decrease from the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which included five more operating days than in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Division operating loss of $7.9 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was negatively impacted by fewer operating days, an increase in depreciation expense of $0.4 million due to hotel renovations completed during fiscal 2025, and higher labor costs. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $0.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which was also negatively impacted by five fewer operating days and unfavorable ski conditions at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, increased 13.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year period. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Marcus Hotels & Resorts outperformed the industry by 9.8 percentage points and significantly outperformed its competitive sets by 16.6 percentage points, which includes the favorable impact of Hilton Milwaukee being fully operational during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025 when the hotel was under renovation. Excluding the estimated impact of the Hilton Milwaukee renovation on the prior year period, Marcus Hotels & Resorts outperformed its competitive sets by 11.5 percentage points during the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
“Despite the winter months being our slowest season, the Marcus Hotels & Resorts team nevertheless delivered strong revenue results,” said Michael R. Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Our hotels significantly outperformed their competitive sets during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, even after adjusting for the impact of the Hilton Milwaukee renovation on the prior year period. As we approach the busier spring and summer travel seasons, our unwavering focus on driving operational performance and unmatched commitment to the guest experience positions us well to continue capturing strong group bookings and leisure demand, especially at our newly renovated properties.”
Earlier this year Marcus Hotels & Resorts opened The Marc Hotel, a new 175-room independent hotel adjacent to the Baird Center in Milwaukee. This May, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa will open its new short-course golf course, Wee Nip. The 11-hole course is designed to cater to golfers of all skill levels and add another experience to Grand Geneva’s already established golf offerings, which include two championship courses, Brute and Highlands.
Fiscal Year Change
The first quarter of fiscal 2026 was comprised of five fewer operating days than the first quarter of fiscal 2025 due to the transition in the Company’s fiscal year in the prior year first quarter. During fiscal 2025 the Company’s fiscal year changed from a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the last Thursday of each year to a fiscal year ending on December 31 of each year, with quarterly results for three-month periods ending March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. The first quarter of fiscal 2025 consisted of the three month period beginning December 27, 2024 and ended on March 31, 2025 (comprised of five operating days between December 27-31, 2024, plus 90 operating days in the calendar first quarter of 2025).
Conference Call and Webcast
Marcus Corporation management will hold a conference call today, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central/11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may listen to the call live on the internet through the investor relations section of the company's website: investors.marcuscorp.com or dialing 1-646-307-1963 and entering the passcode 8761289. Listeners should dial in to the call at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the call or should go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to download and install any necessary audio software.
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday, May 7, 2026, by dialing 1-800-770-2030 and entering passcode 8761289. The webcast will be archived on the company’s website until its next earnings release.
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For additional information, contact:
Investors: Chad Paris
(414) 905-1100
investors@marcuscorp.com
Media: Megan Hakes
Megan.Hakes@hprstrategies.com
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
Adjusted EBITDA has been presented in this press release as a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. The company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net earnings (loss) attributable to The Marcus Corporation before investment income or loss, interest expense, other expense, gain or loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets, equity earnings or losses from unconsolidated joint ventures, net earnings or losses attributable to noncontrolling interests, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash share-based compensation expense, adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that the company does not consider indicative of its core operating performance. A reconciliation of this measure to the equivalent measure under GAAP, along with reconciliations of this measure for each of our operating segments, are set forth in the attached table.
Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by management and the company’s board of directors to assess the company’s financial performance and enterprise value. The company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure, as it eliminates certain expenses and gains that are not indicative of the company’s core operating performance and facilitates a comparison of the company’s core operating performance on a consistent basis from period to period. The company also uses Adjusted EBITDA as a basis to determine certain annual cash bonuses and long-term incentive awards, to supplement GAAP measures of performance to evaluate the effectiveness of its business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, and to compare its performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by analysts, investors and other interested parties as a performance measure to evaluate industry competitors.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure of the company’s financial performance and should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings (loss) as a measure of financial performance, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP and it should not be construed as an inference that the company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or free cash flow for management’s discretionary use. In addition, this non-GAAP measure excludes certain non-recurring and other charges and has its limitations as an analytical tool. You should not consider Adjusted EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company’s results as reported under GAAP. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future the company will incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the items eliminated in the adjustments made to determine Adjusted EBITDA, such as acquisition expenses, preopening expenses, accelerated depreciation, impairment charges and other adjustments. The company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed to imply that the company’s future results will be unaffected by any such adjustments. Definitions and calculations of Adjusted EBITDA differ among companies in our industries, and therefore Adjusted EBITDA disclosed by the company may not be comparable to the measures disclosed by other companies.
About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Marcus Corporation is a leader in the entertainment and hospitality industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. Marcus Corporation’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and currently owns or operates 975 screens at 77 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® by Marcus and BistroPlex® brands. The company’s hospitality division, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 17 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.marcuscorp.com.
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Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified as such because the context of such statements include words such as we “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those expected, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the adverse effects future pandemics or epidemics may have on our theatre and hotels and resorts businesses, results of operations, liquidity, cash flows, financial condition, access to credit markets and ability to service our existing and future indebtedness; (2) the availability, in terms of both quantity and audience appeal, of motion pictures for our theatre division (including disruptions in the production of films due to events such as tariffs or a strike by actors, writers or directors or future pandemics); (3) the effects of theatre industry dynamics such as the maintenance of a suitable window between the date such motion pictures are released in theatres and the date they are released to other distribution channels; (4) the effects of adverse economic conditions in our markets; (5) the effects of adverse economic conditions on our ability to obtain financing on reasonable and acceptable terms, if at all; (6) the effects on our occupancy and room rates caused by the relative industry supply of available rooms at comparable lodging facilities in our markets; (7) the effects of competitive conditions in our markets; (8) our ability to achieve expected benefits and performance from our strategic initiatives and acquisitions; (9) the effects of increasing depreciation expenses, reduced operating profits during major property renovations, impairment losses, and preopening and start-up costs due to the capital intensive nature of our business; (10) the effects of changes in the availability of and cost of labor and other supplies essential to the operation of our business; (11) the effects of tariffs that are implemented or merely threatened on our costs; (12) the effects of weather conditions, particularly during the winter in the Midwest and in our other markets; (13) our ability to identify properties to acquire, develop and/or manage and the continuing availability of funds for such development; (14) the adverse impact on business and consumer spending on travel, leisure and entertainment resulting from terrorist attacks in the United States or other incidents of violence in public venues such as hotels and movie theatres; and (15) a disruption in our business and reputational and economic risks associated with civil securities claims brought by shareholders. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are based upon our assumptions, which are based upon currently available information. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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THE MARCUS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(in thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
| Theatre admissions | $ | 44,825 | $ | 40,931 | ||||||||||
| Rooms | 20,462 | 19,275 | ||||||||||||
| Theatre concessions | 39,565 | 38,000 | ||||||||||||
| Food and beverage | 17,460 | 17,829 | ||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 21,694 | 22,874 | ||||||||||||
| 144,006 | 138,909 | |||||||||||||
| Cost reimbursements | 10,398 | 9,857 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 154,404 | 148,766 | ||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Theatre operations | 50,729 | 49,670 | ||||||||||||
| Rooms | 10,318 | 9,906 | ||||||||||||
| Theatre concessions | 17,170 | 17,451 | ||||||||||||
| Food and beverage | 15,056 | 14,629 | ||||||||||||
| Advertising and marketing | 5,735 | 5,244 | ||||||||||||
| Administrative | 25,311 | 24,716 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 17,835 | 17,838 | ||||||||||||
| Rent | 6,187 | 6,217 | ||||||||||||
| Property taxes | 4,282 | 4,409 | ||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 10,563 | 10,606 | ||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets | 81 | (1,365) | ||||||||||||
| Reimbursed costs | 10,398 | 9,857 | ||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 173,665 | 169,178 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income | (19,261) | (20,412) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||
| Investment income | 20 | 74 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (2,630) | (2,822) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (447) | (444) | ||||||||||||
| Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures | (674) | (570) | ||||||||||||
| (3,731) | (3,762) | |||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | (22,992) | (24,174) | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (7,639) | (7,358) | ||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | (15,353) | (16,816) | ||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) per common share - diluted | $ | (0.51) | $ | (0.54) | ||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 30,681 | 31,596 | ||||||||||||
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THE MARCUS CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(In thousands)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 11,229 | $ | 23,448 | |||||||
| Restricted cash | 3,125 | 3,134 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 16,594 | 19,082 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 19,481 | 18,912 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 689,841 | 697,712 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 142,826 | 142,115 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 108,962 | 110,129 | |||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 992,058 | $ | 1,014,532 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 31,687 | $ | 44,523 | |||||||
| Income taxes | 594 | — | |||||||||
| Taxes other than income taxes | 14,967 | 18,482 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 79,016 | 81,390 | |||||||||
| Current portion of finance lease obligations | 2,618 | 2,827 | |||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease obligations | 16,320 | 16,219 | |||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | 8,008 | 8,452 | |||||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 148,894 | 148,977 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 174,062 | 159,007 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 27,205 | 30,905 | |||||||||
| Other long-term obligations | 47,520 | 46,372 | |||||||||
| Equity | 441,167 | 457,378 | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 992,058 | $ | 1,014,532 | |||||||
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THE MARCUS CORPORATION
Business Segment Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| Theatres | Hotels/ Resorts | Corporate Items | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 92,928 | $ | 61,403 | $ | 73 | $ | 154,404 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (2,810) | (7,931) | (8,520) | (19,261) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,263 | 7,188 | 384 | 17,835 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 8,018 | (283) | (5,139) | 2,596 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 87,357 | $ | 61,322 | $ | 87 | $ | 148,766 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (6,281) | (6,044) | (8,087) | (20,412) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,706 | 6,736 | 396 | 17,838 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 3,694 | 1,011 | (4,964) | (259) | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate items include amounts not allocable to the business segments. Corporate revenues consist principally of rent and the corporate operating loss includes general corporate expenses. Corporate information technology costs and accounting shared services costs are allocated to the business segments based upon several factors, including actual usage and segment revenues.
Supplemental Data
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | (15,221) | $ | (35,329) | ||||||||||
| Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities | (6,629) | (22,779) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities | 9,622 | 29,252 | ||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (6,648) | (23,005) | ||||||||||||
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Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (15,353) | $ | (16,816) | ||||||||||
| Add (deduct): | ||||||||||||||
| Investment (income) loss | (20) | (74) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 2,630 | 2,822 | ||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) | 447 | 444 | ||||||||||||
| (Gain) Loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets | 81 | (1,365) | ||||||||||||
| Equity earnings (losses) from unconsolidated joint ventures | 674 | 570 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | (7,639) | (7,358) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 17,835 | 17,838 | ||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation (a) | 3,824 | 3,545 | ||||||||||||
| Theatre exit costs (b) | — | 135 | ||||||||||||
| Other non-recurring (c) | 117 | — | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 2,596 | $ | (259) | ||||||||||
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA by Reportable Segment
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theatres | Hotels & Resorts | Corp. Items | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | (2,810) | $ | (7,931) | $ | (8,520) | $ | (19,261) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,263 | 7,188 | 384 | 17,835 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets | 76 | 5 | — | 81 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation (a) | 489 | 338 | 2,997 | 3,824 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other non-recurring (c) | — | 117 | — | 117 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 8,018 | $ | (283) | $ | (5,139) | $ | 2,596 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theatres | Hotels & Resorts | Corp. Items | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | (6,281) | $ | (6,044) | $ | (8,087) | $ | (20,412) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,706 | 6,736 | 396 | 17,838 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets | (1,362) | (3) | — | (1,365) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation (a) | 496 | 322 | 2,727 | 3,545 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Theatre exit costs (b) | 135 | — | — | 135 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,694 | $ | 1,011 | $ | (4,964) | $ | (259) | ||||||||||||||||||
(a)Non-cash expense related to share-based compensation programs.
(b)Reflects non-recurring costs related to the closure and exit of one theatre location in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
(c)Other non-recurring includes professional fees related to the sale of historic tax credits resulting from the renovation at Hilton Milwaukee.
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FAQ
How did The Marcus Corporation (MCS) perform in Q1 fiscal 2026?
The Marcus Corporation grew Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue to $154.4 million, a 3.8% increase from $148.8 million a year earlier. Operating loss improved to $19.3 million, and net loss narrowed to $15.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, from $0.54 previously.
What were Marcus Theatres’ results in the first quarter of fiscal 2026?
Marcus Theatres generated $92.9 million in Q1 fiscal 2026 revenue, up 6.4% year over year. Division operating loss improved to $2.8 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose to $8.0 million, a 117.1% increase, supported by strong film performance and higher ticket and concession metrics.
How did Marcus Hotels & Resorts perform for Q1 fiscal 2026?
Marcus Hotels & Resorts reported $51.7 million in revenue before cost reimbursements, a 1.1% decrease, partly due to five fewer operating days. However, RevPAR increased 13.7%, and the division significantly outperformed its competitive sets, aided by renovated properties and improved operational performance.
What was The Marcus Corporation’s Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 fiscal 2026?
Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $2.6 million in Q1 fiscal 2026, compared with an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.3 million in the prior-year quarter. Management uses this non-GAAP metric to assess core operating performance and as a basis for certain incentive compensation programs.
How did cash flow and capital spending change for The Marcus Corporation?
Net cash used in operating activities improved to $15.2 million in Q1 fiscal 2026, versus $35.3 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures declined to $6.6 million from $23.0 million, reflecting reduced spending after major renovation projects, particularly within the hotel portfolio.
What impact did the fiscal year change have on Marcus Corporation’s results?
The fiscal year change resulted in Q1 fiscal 2026 having five fewer operating days than Q1 fiscal 2025. Comparisons are presented on an as-reported basis and therefore include this impact, affecting both revenue and earnings trends versus the prior-year quarter.
Did Marcus Corporation discuss theatre and hotel industry outperformance?
Management stated that Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts both significantly outperformed their respective industries in Q1 fiscal 2026. Theatre admission growth exceeded industry results, and hotel RevPAR outpaced both broader industry measures and competitive sets by notable percentage-point margins.