Weekly Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Marcus (MCS)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Marcus (NYSE: MCS) recently:

• 10/19/2026 – Marcus had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by B. Riley Financial.
• 10/19/2026 – Marcus was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “strong-buy”.
• 10/11/2026 – Marcus was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “strong-buy” to “buy”.
• 10/8/2026 – Marcus was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 10/3/2026 – Marcus was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “strong-buy”.
• 10/2/2026 – Marcus was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.

Marcus Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 25th were given a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. This is a positive change from Marcus’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 25th. Marcus’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 50.70%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Diane M. Gershowitz sold 50,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $27.61, for a total value of $1,380,500.00. Following the sale, the director owned 125,617 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,468,285.37. This represents a 28.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 16.53% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) is an entertainment and hospitality company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its principal businesses are conducted through Marcus Theatres and Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

Marcus Theatres operates movie theaters in the United States, primarily across the Midwest, under brands that include Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. Its theater operations offer film screenings, reserved seating, premium viewing formats, food and beverage service, and other cinema-related experiences.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns, manages, or operates hotels, resorts, restaurants, and related hospitality facilities in the United States.