National CineMedia, Inc (NCMI) Stock Forecast
NCMI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.25 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $4.75 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +130.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.03
- 52-week range
- $2.06 – $4.45
NCMI analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NCMI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NCMI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | 0.0% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | −$0.09 | +288.9% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.17 | −29.4% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NCMI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $69.7M | $62.6M | $80.4M | +9.9% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $264.1M | $250.6M | $286.9M | +8.6% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $273.5M | $263.1M | $288.5M | +3.6% | 4 |
NCMI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NCMI revenue: reported and forecast
NCMI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | +20.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.01 | −$0.01 | −$0.01 | −$0.01 | $0.17 | −1,800.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.12 | −17.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NCMI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NCMI beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from NCMI
4 analysts cover National CineMedia; their consensus rating is buy (4.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $4.75, 130.6% above the latest close of $2.06. Analysts expect earnings of $0.17 per share for 2026, +288.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.12 per share on revenue of $273.5 million. National CineMedia beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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NCMI forecast FAQ
What is National CineMedia's price target?
The average analyst price target for National CineMedia is $4.75, 130.6% above the latest close of $2.06.
Is National CineMedia a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering National CineMedia, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is National CineMedia's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.17 per share for 2026 (range $0.17 to $0.17); for 2027 the estimate is $0.12.
What is National CineMedia's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $264.1 million, growth of 8.6%; for 2027 it is $273.5 million.
When does National CineMedia report earnings?
National CineMedia is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.03.
Does National CineMedia usually beat earnings estimates?
National CineMedia reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.