Record-Breaking Third Quarter Results
The Marcus Corporation reported a record third quarter with consolidated revenues of $233 million, an increase of over 11%. Both the Theatre and Hotels & Resorts divisions outperformed, contributing to record revenue, operating income, and adjusted EBITDA.
Theatres Division Outperformance
Theatres reported third quarter total revenue of $143.8 million, a 13.6% increase from the previous year. The division outperformed the industry by approximately 5.7 percentage points with a 24.3% increase in adjusted EBITDA.
Hotels & Resorts Division Success
The Hotels & Resorts division achieved revenues of $88.7 million, an 8.1% increase. RevPAR for comparable owned hotels grew 9.8%, aided by the Republican National Convention, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 18.7%.
Debt Retirement and Share Repurchases
The company completed the retirement of convertible debt and repurchased approximately 693,000 shares of common stock, reflecting strong balance sheet management and confidence in future performance.
Positive Future Outlook
The company is optimistic about the upcoming film slate for 2025, which is expected to boost theatre attendance with major titles including Superman: Legacy and Avatar 3.