Should I buy or sell Marcus stock right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marcus in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" MCS shares. View MCS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Marcus' stock price target for 2024?

3 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Marcus' stock. Their MCS share price targets range from $19.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $19.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 49.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MCS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MCS shares performed in 2024?

Marcus' stock was trading at $14.58 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MCS shares have decreased by 9.7% and is now trading at $13.16. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Marcus' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our MCS earnings forecast .

How were Marcus' earnings last quarter?

The Marcus Co. (NYSE:MCS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 29th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.17) by $0.12. The firm earned $161.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $160.75 million. Marcus had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.19% and a net margin of 2.03%.

How often does Marcus pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marcus?

Marcus declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.07 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.13%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 1st. Read our dividend analysis for MCS .

Is Marcus a good dividend stock?

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.16%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 90.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, MCS will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MCS .

What ETFs hold Marcus' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Marcus (NYSE:MCS) stock in their portfolio include Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) and Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV) . Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU) .

What is Gregory S. Marcus' approval rating as Marcus' CEO?

32 employees have rated Marcus Chief Executive Officer Gregory S. Marcus on Glassdoor.com . Gregory S. Marcus has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Gregory S. Marcus in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Marcus own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Marcus investors own include AT&T (T) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Pfizer (PFE) , Abbott Laboratories (ABT) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Procter & Gamble (PG) , Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) .

Who are Marcus' major shareholders?

Marcus' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruce J Olson, Gregory S Marcus and Thomas F Kissinger. View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Marcus?

Shares of MCS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Marcus (MCS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$13.16

+0.33 (+2.57%)

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Today's Range: $12.79
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$13.28
50-Day Range: $12.83
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$14.84
52-Week Range: $12.78
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$17.84

Volume: 1.37 million shs
Average Volume: 424,499 shs
Market Capitalization: $417.44 million

P/E Ratio: 42.45
Dividend Yield: 2.13%
Price Target: $19.67

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Marcus MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 49.4% Upside
$19.67 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
19.94% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.16
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 600.00%
From $0.07 to $0.49 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.63 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

24th out of 256 stocks

Motion Picture Theaters Industry

1st out of 3 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Marcus has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Marcus has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
19.94% of the float of Marcus has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Marcus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.1, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Marcus has recently decreased by 3.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Marcus pays a meaningful dividend of 2.16%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Marcus has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Marcus is 90.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Marcus will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that Marcus will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

3.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Marcus has received a 37.40% net impact score from Upright. Marcus seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Meaning & joy". The positive contribution in the "Meaning & joy" impact category is mostly driven by its "Movie theater services", "Nightclub and bar services", and "Movie streaming services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Marcus is -2.16.

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Marcus has a news sentiment score of -0.14. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Marcus this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 2 people have searched for MCS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Marcus insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
28.17% of the stock of Marcus is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
81.57% of the stock of Marcus is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Marcus are expected to grow by 600.00% in the coming year, from $0.07 to $0.49 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Marcus is 42.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.70.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Marcus is 42.45, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.51.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Marcus has a PEG Ratio of 12.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Marcus has a P/B Ratio of 0.89. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Marcus Stock (NYSE:MCS)

The Marcus Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates movie theatres, and hotels and resorts in the United States. It operates a family entertainment center and multiscreen motion picture theatres under the Big Screen Bistro, Big Screen Bistro Express, BistroPlex, and Movie Tavern by Marcus brand names. The company also owns and operates full-service hotels and resorts, as well as manages full-service hotels, resorts, and other properties. In addition, it provides hospitality management services, including check-in, housekeeping, and maintenance for a vacation ownership development; and manages condominium hotels under long-term management contracts. The Marcus Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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March 12, 2024 | businesswire.com

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March 5, 2024 | financialpost.com

Creating an Innovation Culture

March 4, 2024 | bizjournals.com

Minneapolis hotel now co-owned by Marcus Hotels rebranded under luxury Hilton flag

March 4, 2024 | bizjournals.com

Loews Minneapolis Hotel rebranded to The Lofton Hotel, now under Hilton name

March 4, 2024 | businesswire.com

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Close Acquisition of Loews Minneapolis Hotel

March 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

The Marcus Corporation (MCS) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

March 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

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March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 29, 2024 | washingtonpost.com

Marcus: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Marcus Q4 Net Loss Sharply Narrows

February 29, 2024 | businesswire.com

The Marcus Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

Marcus Q4 Earnings Preview

February 28, 2024 | benzinga.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/29/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend: 3/01/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/15/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Motion picture theaters
Sub-Industry: Hotels Resorts & Cruise Lines
Current Symbol: NYSE:MCS
CUSIP: 56633010
CIK: 62234
Web: www.marcuscorp.com
Phone: (414) 905-1000
Fax: 414-905-2669
Employees: 7,780
Year Founded: 1935

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $19.67
High Stock Price Target: $20.00
Low Stock Price Target: $19.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +48.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.31
Trailing P/E Ratio: 42.61
Forward P/E Ratio: 188.71
P/E Growth: 12.36
Net Income: $14.79 million
Net Margins: 2.03%
Pretax Margin: 2.97%
Return on Equity: 3.19%
Return on Assets: 1.40%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.37
Current Ratio: 0.62
Quick Ratio: 0.62

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $729.58 million
Price / Sales: 0.57
Cash Flow: $2.68 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.93
Book Value: $14.85 per share
Price / Book: 0.89

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 31,720,000
Free Float: 22,786,000
Market Cap: $419.02 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.47

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Key Executives

Mr. Gregory S. Marcus (Age 59)
President, CEO & Chairman
Comp: $1.73M
Mr. Chad M. Paris (Age 42)
CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $453.18k
Mr. Thomas F. Kissinger (Age 64)
Senior EVP, General Counsel, Secretary & Director
Comp: $846.86k
Mrs. Kim M. Lueck
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Steven V. Martin
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Michael R. Evans (Age 53)
President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts division
Mr. Skip Harless
Managing Director of Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Mr. Mark A. Gramz (Age 69)
President of Marcus Theatres Corporation
Mr. Steven S. Bartelt
Director of Legal Affairs & Assistant Secretary

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Institutional Ownership

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MCS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Marcus stock right now?: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marcus in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" MCS shares.
View MCS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Marcus' stock price target for 2024?: 3 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Marcus' stock. Their MCS share price targets range from $19.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $19.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 49.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MCS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MCS shares performed in 2024?: Marcus' stock was trading at $14.58 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MCS shares have decreased by 9.7% and is now trading at $13.16.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Marcus' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
View our MCS earnings forecast.
How were Marcus' earnings last quarter?: The Marcus Co. (NYSE:MCS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 29th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.17) by $0.12. The firm earned $161.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $160.75 million. Marcus had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.19% and a net margin of 2.03%.
How often does Marcus pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marcus?: Marcus declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.07 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.13%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 1st.
Read our dividend analysis for MCS.

Is Marcus a good dividend stock?: Marcus (NYSE:MCS) pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.16%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 90.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, MCS will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for MCS.
What ETFs hold Marcus' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Marcus (NYSE:MCS) stock in their portfolio include Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) and Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV).Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU).
What is Gregory S. Marcus' approval rating as Marcus' CEO?: 32 employees have rated Marcus Chief Executive Officer Gregory S. Marcus on Glassdoor.com. Gregory S. Marcus has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Gregory S. Marcus in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Marcus own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Marcus investors own include AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Verizon Communications (VZ), Procter & Gamble (PG), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Delta Air Lines (DAL).
Who are Marcus' major shareholders?: Marcus' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruce J Olson, Gregory S Marcus and Thomas F Kissinger.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Marcus?: Shares of MCS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Marcus (MCS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Marcus MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Marcus Stock (NYSE:MCS)

MCS Stock Price History

MCS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

MCS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™