Marcus (NYSE:MCS) Price Target Raised to $33.00 at Benchmark

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) had its price objective lifted by Benchmark from $22.00 to $33.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Several other research analysts also recently issued reports on MCS. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $25.00 price objective on shares of Marcus in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Marcus from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Marcus from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. B. Riley Financial restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $29.00 price target (up from $27.00) on shares of Marcus in a research report on Friday. Finally, Wedbush raised their price target on shares of Marcus from $23.00 to $34.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $30.25.

Marcus Price Performance

Shares of MCS opened at $28.96 on Friday. Marcus has a 12-month low of $12.85 and a 12-month high of $29.75. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $22.51 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $18.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. The stock has a market cap of $889.79 million, a PE ratio of 40.79, a PEG ratio of 3.71 and a beta of 0.51.

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.16. Marcus had a return on equity of 2.67% and a net margin of 2.87%.The firm had revenue of $231.74 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $217.72 million. Analysts anticipate that Marcus will post 0.53 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marcus Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st were given a $0.08 dividend. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. Marcus’s payout ratio is 45.07%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marcus

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Navalign LLC acquired a new position in shares of Marcus in the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Marcus by 550.6% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 2,264 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 1,916 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in Marcus by 60.2% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,494 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 937 shares during the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue increased its position in Marcus by 656.0% during the 4th quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 5,761 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,000 after purchasing an additional 4,999 shares during the period. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. increased its position in Marcus by 67.6% during the 4th quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 10,109 shares of the company’s stock valued at $157,000 after purchasing an additional 4,076 shares during the period. 81.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Marcus

Here are the key news stories impacting Marcus this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Marcus reported fiscal Q2 2026 earnings of $0.51 per share, up from $0.23 a year earlier and well above the $0.35 consensus estimate. Revenue of $231.74 million also exceeded expectations of $217.72 million, indicating strong operating momentum across the company. Marcus Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management said both Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts significantly outperformed their respective industries. Strong attendance and admission-revenue growth, supported by a “sizzling” box office, helped drive the stock to a multi-year high. Marcus Corporation Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush raised its price target from $23 to $34 and upgraded or reaffirmed an “outperform” rating, while Benchmark lifted its target from $22 to $33 with a “buy” rating. The revisions reflect increased confidence following the earnings beat and current industry trends. Analyst Price-Target Revisions
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks screen identified Marcus as a company with rising cash flows, suggesting improving financial flexibility to withstand uncertainty and fund future growth. Stocks With Rising Cash Flows
• Neutral Sentiment: B. Riley maintained a “neutral” rating but raised its price target from $27 to $29, implying limited additional upside at the current quotation. Marcus also trades at a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio, increasing sensitivity to any slowdown in box-office or hotel trends. B. Riley Rating Update

About Marcus

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.