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Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) stock analysis
SKIP 7% confidence · analysed Aug 26, 2026
This analysis is from Aug 26, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Aug 26, 2026, our model rated Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) SKIP with 7% confidence at a price of $37.47. That means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 49, close to the neutral 50 line, so momentum is balanced.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is only 0.1x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 1.86, which looks reasonably priced for its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 6.4% and revenue growth of +15.5%.
In its latest quarter it earned $1.19 per share, which beat the $1.02 analysts expected, with revenue +15.5% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.0 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $39.27.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 4, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Research notes
CNK’s bull case is still anchored in a strong box office rebound: the company just reported Q2 EPS of $1.19 on revenue of $1.09 billion, both above expectations, and recent coverage highlights record premium-format performance tied to Spider-Man and improved analyst targets around the high-$30s. The bear case is that the stock is now more valuation- and execution-dependent, with at least one major brokerage cutting to Neutral and the market still exposed to volatile theatrical release timing and operating margins. The main recent catalyst has been the strong Q2 print plus follow-through around Spider-Man’s record performance and the dividend/ex-dividend date on Aug. 26, which helped keep sentiment constructive. Price action is broadly consistent with the prior positive view: CNK has been slightly lower over the latest interval but still trades near where it was last viewed, while the latest public news remains mildly favorable overall.
The model's one-paragraph read
No clear edge (SKIP) — composite score +0.07 (SKIP). Technicals: RSI 48.72, MACD bearish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 1.86, margin 6.4%, revenue growth 15.5%. Financial results: YoY revenue +15.5%, last EPS surprise +16.7%, next earnings 2026-11-04. FinGPT news read: neutral. Memory: 2 prior look(s); 33% of directional calls matched later price. Internet research: CNK’s bull case is still anchored in a strong box office rebound: the company just reported Q2 EPS of $1.19 on revenue of $1.09 billion, both above expectations, and recent coverage highlights record premium-format performance tied to Spider-Man and improved analyst targets around the high-$30s. The bear case is that the stock is now more valuation- and execution-dependent, with at least one major brokerage cutting to Neutral and the market still exposed to volatile theatrical release timing and operating margins. The main recent catalyst has been the strong Q2 print plus follow-through around Spider-Man’s record performance and the dividend/ex-dividend date on Aug. 26, which helped keep sentiment constructive. Price action is broadly consistent with the prior positive view: CNK has been slightly lower over the latest interval but still trades near where it was last viewed, while the latest public news remains mildly favorable overall. Reference price $37.33; no trade levels (SKIP).
Past ratings for CNK
Of the last 3 directional calls on CNK, 1 pointed the right way by the most recent analysis (33%). Past calls do not guarantee future results.
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | SKIP | 7% | $37.47 | — | |
| Aug 25, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 33% | $38.26 | -2.1% | ✘ wrong direction |
| Aug 24, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 13% | $37.80 | -0.9% | ✘ wrong direction |
| Aug 21, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 31% | $36.99 | +1.3% | ✔ right direction |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CNK a buy right now?
As of Aug 26, 2026, our automated model rates Cinemark Holdings Inc (CNK) SKIP with 7% confidence: the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
When does Cinemark Holdings Inc report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 4, 2026.
What does a SKIP rating mean?
A SKIP rating means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
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