How did CNK's Q1 2025 EPS forecast compare to past trends?

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.58 for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, according to the latest estimates by B. Riley analyst E. Wold. This compares to the EPS of $2.06 reported for the same period in 2024, indicating a significant decline in EPS over the past year.

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Diluted EPS YoY|Diluted EPS|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2022 Q1|64.57142857142857|-0.62|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2022 Q2|48.739495798319325|-0.61|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2022 Q3|69.23076923076923|-0.2|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2023 Q1|95.16129032258064|-0.03|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2023 Q2|231.14754098360658|0.8|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2023 Q3|405|0.61|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2024 Q1|733.3333333333334|0.19|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2024 Q2|-60|0.32|169|
|CNK|CNK.N|Cinemark Holdings|2024 Q3|95.08196721311475|1.19|169|

The forecasted EPS of $0.58 for Q4 2025 is lower than the EPS of $1.34 reported for Q4 2023, and the EPS of $0.60 forecasted for Q3 2025 by Wedbush. This suggests a trend of decreasing EPS estimates for Cinemark, with the lowest estimate being $0.49 for Q4 2024. The overall trend indicates a challenging period for the company, with earnings declining from 2023 to 2025.

Analysts' estimates for Cinemark's EPS have been increasing slightly, with Q4 2024 estimates being raised to $0.49, and Q3 2025 estimates being increased to $0.60. However, the Q4 2025 estimate of $0.58 by B. Riley is still below the historical average, suggesting that while there is some optimism for improvement, the company's performance is expected to remain below previous levels.