Back to news

Marcus Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire•29/10/2026•07:45 ET
4

Key Highlights

  • ➤Q3 revenue $237.8 million, up 13.1%, reached a company record
  • ➤Q3 operating income $30.3 million, up 33.2% year over year
  • ➤Marcus Theatres revenue $145.0 million, up 20.9%, set a third-quarter record
  • ➤Marcus Hotels revenue $82.0 million, up 2.0%, reached a third-quarter record
  • ➤Q3 adjusted EBITDA $49.1 million, up 21.5% year over year

Expert Statements

Gregory S. Marcus, Chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation

“Record third quarter revenue in both divisions drove the highest total revenue for any quarter in company history”

Gregory S. Marcus, Chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation

“In our theatre business, the successes continued with Marcus Theatres’ record third quarter revenue, powered by the blockbuster hits of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, along with a strong slate of other appealing films, including several family friendly titles that played well in our markets.”

Gregory S. Marcus, Chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation

“Marcus Hotels & Resorts also achieved record third quarter revenue as the busy summer season drew healthy leisure demand.”

Gregory S. Marcus, Chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation

“Looking to the remainder of the year, there are even more exciting films ahead, with the holiday movie slate featuring several franchise-driven tentpole films that are expected to appeal to a wide range of audiences.”

Gregory S. Marcus, Chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation

“The historic World Series run for the Milwaukee Brewers, along with upcoming holiday travel and events, also bode well for our hotels business as we round out the year.”

Jeffry F. Tomachek, President of Marcus Theatres

“The box office continued to soar in the third quarter, with the best summer movie season in company history driving our record-breaking quarterly results.”

Jeffry F. Tomachek, President of Marcus Theatres

“The huge successes of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which became the top performing domestic film of all time, and The Odyssey, along with a strong slate of other diverse films, drove impressive attendance growth throughout the quarter.”

Jeffry F. Tomachek, President of Marcus Theatres

“The momentum that has been building all year continues as we head deeper into the fourth quarter, with several franchise favorites on the horizon, including The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Dune: Part Three, and Avengers: Doomsday, which is already experiencing strong pre-sales.”

Jeffry F. Tomachek, President of Marcus Theatres

“The holiday movie season is sure to deliver more cinematic delights, continuing what has already been a tremendous year for moviegoing.”

Michael R. Evans, President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts

“The peak summer travel season contributed to another record revenue quarter for Marcus Hotels & Resorts.”

Michael R. Evans, President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts

“Strong leisure travel, especially at our renovated hotels and resorts, combined with improved business demand across our portfolio, drove positive room rate and RevPAR growth.”

Michael R. Evans, President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts

“The fourth quarter is off to a good start, with our Milwaukee hotels benefiting from strong demand related to the Milwaukee Brewers playoff run.”

Michael R. Evans, President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts

“Looking forward to the end of the year and into 2027, our upper upscale properties continue to be well positioned within the markets in which we compete.”

Marcus Corporation reports highest quarterly revenue in company history thanks to record third quarter revenue from both Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts

The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today reported results for the third quarter 2026 ended September 30, 2026.

Get started

Create a free account to read the full story.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in