CINELINENSECineline India LimitedMediumNeutral
Announced Fri, 15 May · 21:54 IST

Cineline India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 15, 2026, titled "Q4 & FY26 Business & Financial Performance".

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AI summary

Cineline India reported its highest-ever FY26 revenue of ₹24,205 Lakhs, up 14% YoY, with EBITDA at an all-time high of ₹3,565 Lakhs and EBITDA margins expanding 320 bps to 14.7%. The company swung to PAT positive at ₹1,608 Lakhs from a loss of ₹6,071 Lakhs in FY25. Q4 saw even stronger performance with EBITDA margins at 14.3% vs 8.2% YoY, doubling EBITDA to ₹905 Lakhs. Key operational highlights include highest-ever ATP of ₹259 and SPH of ₹105, reflecting strong premiumization, while Net F&B Collections grew 21% to ₹6,874 Lakhs. The company expanded its screen count nearly 4x over four years to 85 screens and is targeting 20-25 new screen additions in FY27 through a capital-light, revenue-share model. A dividend of ₹1.25 per share has been recommended. EBITDA grew ~6x between FY22 and FY26.

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Cineline's strong turnaround to PAT positivity and significant EBITDA margin expansion signals operational leverage is kicking in, which is positive for shareholders. The capital-light expansion strategy and robust content slate for FY27 support sustainable growth without heavy debt accumulation.