Marcus Corp (MCS) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Marcus Corp (MCS) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, MCS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Marcus Corp is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $860M.
For MCS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 53.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 39.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How MCS ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Marcus Corp (MCS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Motion Picture Theaters peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | MCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $860M | – |
| P/E Ratio | 39.46x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 1.88x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% | – |
| EPS | $0.71 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $14.88 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $25.72 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.17 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | MCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.0% | – |
| ROA | 2.3% | – |
| ROIC | 3.9% | – |
| Operating Margin | 4.1% | – |
| Net Margin | 2.9% | – |
| EBT Margin | 3.0% | – |
| Tax Rate | 4.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | MCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.44x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 1.19x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 2.19x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 5.3x | – |
| Working Capital | -$93M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | MCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $127M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $67M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$60M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 59.5% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 8.4% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 7.6% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | MCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.79x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.2x | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | MCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $790M | – |
| Operating Income | $32M | – |
| Net Income | $23M | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | MCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.31 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 43.7% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 31M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 53.2% | – |
| EPS Growth | 738.7% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $72M | 7.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $26M | 2.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $543M | 54.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $122M | 12.2% of assets |
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Marcus Corp (MCS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Marcus Corp (Services-Motion Picture Theaters): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Marcus Corp (MCS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Marcus Corp (MCS) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, MCS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Marcus Corp stock predictions?
For MCS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 53.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 39.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Marcus Corp forecasts updated?
Marcus Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Marcus Corp's industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, MCS included, share the SEC industry code Services-Motion Picture Theaters. The largest are: Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK), Amc Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC), Reading International Inc (RDI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.