Marcus (MCS) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) is expected to be announcing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.13 per share and revenue of $185.1940 million for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Marcus Stock Down 0.6%

MCS stock opened at $15.72 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $15.56 and a 200-day moving average price of $15.25. Marcus has a 12 month low of $12.85 and a 12 month high of $21.23. The company has a current ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $482.67 million, a P/E ratio of 65.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 0.61.

Marcus Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 25th will be paid a dividend of $0.08 per share. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 25th. Marcus’s payout ratio is presently 133.33%.

Marcus declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Friday, October 31st that authorizes the company to buyback 4,000,000 shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Trading of Marcus

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in MCS. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its position in Marcus by 550.6% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 2,264 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 1,916 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in shares of Marcus by 60.2% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,494 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 937 shares during the period. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Marcus by 67.6% during the 4th quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 10,109 shares of the company’s stock valued at $157,000 after acquiring an additional 4,076 shares during the last quarter. HRT Financial LP bought a new stake in Marcus during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $168,000. Finally, Balyasny Asset Management L.P. purchased a new position in Marcus in the fourth quarter worth $170,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.57% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. Zacks Research cut Marcus from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Barrington Research lowered their target price on Marcus from $25.00 to $24.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Marcus in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $23.50.

About Marcus

The Marcus Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates movie theatres, and hotels and resorts in the United States. It operates a family entertainment center and multiscreen motion picture theatres under the Big Screen Bistro, Big Screen Bistro Express, BistroPlex, and Movie Tavern by Marcus brand names. The company also owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts, as well as manages full-service hotels, resorts, and other properties. In addition, it provides hospitality management services, including check-in, housekeeping, and maintenance for a vacation ownership development; and manages condominium hotels under long-term management contracts.