National CineMedia, Inc.
National CineMedia, Inc. operates a U.S. cinema advertising network that sells on-screen, lobby, and digital advertising across movie theaters and related out-of-home venues. Through its operating subsidiary, NCM LLC, the company distributes advertising content in theaters, on lobby screens, and through digital properties tied to the moviegoing experience.
Tilikausi 2026 · muutos edellisvuodesta
Kehitys 2021–2026
Liiketoiminta
Osuus liikevaihdostaBroad-reach cinema ad inventory sold to national brands across the theater network.
Targeted cinema advertising sold to regional and local advertisers.
Advertising time sold to theater partners' beverage suppliers under concessionaire agreements.
Lobby screens, promotions, and related in-theater media placements.
NCMx and Noovie digital products that monetize audience data and digital reach.
Advertising sold across complementary out-of-home venues beyond theaters.
Tuotteet
Raportoitu · osuus liikevaihdosta- National Advertising Revenue80,0 %
- Local Advertising Revenue14,2 %
- Founding Member Advertising Revenue From Beverage Concessionaire Agreements5,8 %
Lähde: 10-K FY2026, yhtiön tuotelinjoittain raportoima liikevaihto (SEC XBRL). Osuudet on laskettu näytetyistä riveistä ja ne summautuvat 100 %:iin.
Asiakkaat
National CineMedia sells primarily to advertisers and media buyers that want access to moviegoing audiences in a premium, attention-rich environment. Its customer base spans national brands, local and regional businesses, and beverage suppliers tied to theater concession agreements, with demand driven by audience reach, targeting, and brand-building use cases.
Large brands and agencies buy broad-reach cinema inventory for mass awareness and premium audience exposure.
Businesses buy targeted theater advertising to reach consumers in specific markets and trade areas.
Suppliers tied to theater concession agreements buy or receive ad time to satisfy beverage commitments.
Advertisers use NCMx and Noovie digital products for audience data, retargeting, and cross-screen campaigns.
Strategia
The company’s strategy centers on monetizing premium cinema audiences through a mix of national, local, lobby, and digital advertising products. It also emphasizes long-duration exhibitor agreements, data-enabled products, and cross-screen inventory to deepen advertiser value and support network scale.
These products broaden the value proposition beyond traditional on-screen inventory and support targeting.
Cinema attendance and ad utilization directly drive the amount of inventory that can be sold.
Exclusive rights in theaters are the foundation of the business model and inventory supply.
Maantiede
The business is centered in the United States, where its theater advertising network operates through exhibitor service agreements and network affiliate theaters. Its revenue exposure is tied to U.S. movie attendance and advertiser demand, while the theater footprint and contract structure determine where inventory can be sold.
Riskit
The business depends on theater attendance, advertiser demand, and continued access to exhibitor networks, so changes in any of those can affect inventory and pricing. It also faces contract concentration, interest-rate exposure, and execution risk in digital and data products, while seasonality can cause meaningful quarter-to-quarter swings in cash flow and revenue.
- Dependence on theater attendanceVaikutus: KorkeaTodennäköisyys: Korkea
Ad inventory and revenue per attendee are tied to moviegoing traffic.
Kohdistuu: National and local cinema advertising
- Concentration in exhibitor agreementsVaikutus: KorkeaTodennäköisyys: Korkea
Access to theaters depends on long-term agreements with key exhibitors and affiliates.
Kohdistuu: ESA Parties and network affiliates
- Advertiser demand cyclicalityVaikutus: KeskitasoTodennäköisyys: Kohtalainen
Brand and local advertising budgets can shift with economic conditions.
Kohdistuu: National and regional ad sales
- Seasonality and cash timingVaikutus: KeskitasoTodennäköisyys: Matala
Collections, operating payments, and distributions can vary by quarter.
Kohdistuu: Working capital and liquidity
- Interest rate exposureVaikutus: Keskitaso
The 2025 Credit Facility carries floating-rate borrowings.
Kohdistuu: Credit facility borrowings
Kirjanpito
Harkinnanvaraiset erätRevenue depends on ad delivery and utilization across national, local, and beverage commitments.
Vaikutus: Quarterly revenue mix and timing
Access fees may be based on attendees, revenue share, or guaranteed minimums.
Vaikutus: Cost of revenue and gross margin
Adjusted OIBDA excludes share-based compensation, impairments, and one-time costs.
Vaikutus: Operating performance comparability
Collections and payments fluctuate with attendance and advertising cycles.
Vaikutus: Cash flow and balance sheet timing
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Päivitetty: 24.9.2026