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Cineplex Inc (CGX.TO)

11.20
-0.01 (0.09%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 6, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Cineplex Inc (CGX-T) has faced significant challenges since the COVID pandemic, with a disappointing box office performance in Q3 and Q4, though Q1 shows signs of improvement thanks to a strong December. Some analysts believe that the company's current struggles might present a fantastic risk/return opportunity, especially as the retiring CEO's departure may catalyze a potential sale by mid-2026. There is skepticism about the long-term impact of streaming on Cineplex's business model, suggesting that while it may not be the same company as before, it still has potential assets to be divested or capitalized upon. Overall, there is uncertainty regarding the next strategic move, prompting some experts to recommend exploring energy infrastructure investments as alternatives.

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Mixed
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Undervalued
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DON'T BUY
A love-hate stock. A disastrous movie summer last year and Cineplex got hurt. It's stable--generates a dividend. That said, he sold his shares, because he didn't like the swings in price.
WEAK BUY
Great managers who have built the business over the years. But they face the macro issue of Netflix. Now we see PE compression on high-growth stocks. Their opportunities to grow revenue, like adding games and offering wine, is good. But they depend on the quality of the movies. Long-term you will do well with this.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 10/17, Up 4%) Stock price has been flat and has made basically only the yield. They're diversifying their revenues (Rec Room, e-gaming) away from the box office which accounts for 70%. When the movie slate is strong, people do come and spend money at the concession counter. Younger people still go to theatres, even to the VIP cinemas. Movies have been strong, and people are spending once they get in there.
TOP PICK

He likes the chart a lot. It has had a really big pull back. He added in September. It flagged as showing momentum. The dividend yield is really good now after the pullback. I forged a beautiful base. (Analysts’ price target is $36.70)

WATCH

He is always worried about valuation. He is starting to review it again. They have to diversify beyond movies. He might look at it down the road.

COMMENT

It depends on the movies. The Rec Room with its amusement games and digital advertisiing now total 25-30% of their revenues, though the average spend on their (overpriced) popcorn continue to rise. If there are lousy movies, revenues go down. Good movies, higher revenues.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It hit an air pocket. Concerns about secular shifts away from movies, which is overdone. Good job at lowering costs. Modelling 20% growth for 2020 over 2019. Not as expensive as it used to be, nice dividend. He’s long this name. At 20x, have to be somewhat careful. Would buy on a pullback. Yield is just shy of 5% yield.

BUY

He owns it in personal accounts. It has struggled to prove to the investor community that it is intact. There was a negative secular trend recently. They still generate great revenues and profitability because of the increasing purchase when people go to their theaters. Their digital signage business is 10-15% of their revenues, coming from quick serve restaurant menus and other businesses that use their screens for advertizing or menus. The dividend is safe and attractive.

BUY

He likes the Management. It is a hit and miss type of business. It makes no sense that the stock is trading at $28. $33, $40 is ore reasonable. They are doing a great job at diversifying. He has been positive on this stock for a long time and has been wrong. Hopefully he is right now. (Analysts’ price target is $35.51)

TOP PICK

It really struggled recently turning from a growth to value stock. It is cheap enough that it is interesting to him. Price momentum has improved more recently. (Analysts’ target: $35.36).

DON'T BUY

Doesn't pay much attention to it. Formed a base around $30, breaking a downtrend since mid-2017. High volatility and that'll continue. Unless these jitters settle down, it could test this summer's low.

HOLD

She has been a long-term holder of the company. It is diversifying its revenue stream. Theater is currently about 75% of their revenues, but management expects that over time the other activities will account for about 2⁄3 of revenues. This will take time, and she is giving management time to execute on their strategy. Yield 5.4%.

HOLD

Very strong management team. They are diversifying the business. One of the interesting things that is happening is that the cinema stocks had a bounced as Amazon.com (AMZN-Q) taking a position on Landmark Cinemas in the US. That sparked interest in the cinema stocks. (Analysts’ price target is $35.36)

COMMENT

It had a very long uptrend, then broke below its 200-day average. Above the 50-day moving average means the short-term trend is up, which is positive, but he'd like to see a rise above the 200-day.

HOLD

Last year did not perform well. His guidance is to hold it a little longer, and try to get some capital back. Dividend yield is sustainable. May want to consider selling over the next quarter or 2 and cut your losses. Yield is 5.4%