National CineMedia Declares $0.03 Quarterly Dividend
National CineMedia, Inc., the largest cinema advertising platform in the U.S., declared a $0.03 per share quarterly cash dividend on February 26, 2026. The payment totals approximately $2.8 million.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI), the largest cinema advertising platform in the United States, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share on February 26, 2026. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The company will distribute approximately $2.8 million in total dividend payments on March 23, 2026.
| Dividend Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Amount Per Share | $0.03 |
| Record Date | March 9, 2026 |
| Payment Date | March 23, 2026 |
| Total Payment | ~$2.8 million |
Recent Financial Performance
National CineMedia reported a net loss of $10.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the year ended January 1, 2026, compared to a net loss of $22.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, in the prior year. Operating loss narrowed to $13.9 million from $19.5 million year-over-year.
The company's adjusted OIBDA declined to $39.1 million for the fiscal year from $45.7 million in the prior year. Adjusted net loss per diluted share was $0.09, compared to $0.07 in the previous year.
First Quarter Outlook
For the first quarter of 2026, National CineMedia expects total revenue between $32.5 million and $36.5 million. The company projects adjusted OIBDA in the range of negative $13.0 million to negative $10.0 million.
National CineMedia connects brands to audiences through cinema advertising across its network of theater screens nationwide.