National CineMedia (NCMI) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

National CineMedia (NCMI) reported $51.8 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 5.3%. EPS of -$0.11 for the same period compares to -$0.09 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $55 million, representing a surprise of -5.82%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.11.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how National CineMedia performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Revenue- Local and regional advertising revenue: $6.4 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $9.4 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -34.7%.Revenue- National advertising revenue: $41.2 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $43.95 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -1.2%.Revenue- Total advertising revenue (excluding beverage): $47.62 million versus $53.35 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -12.9% change.Revenue- ESA advertising revenue from beverage concessionaire agreements: $4.2 million compared to the $3.65 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +31.3% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for National CineMedia here>>>Shares of National CineMedia have returned +0.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity.Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks