Marcus (NYSE:MCS) Raised to Buy at Wall Street Zen

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) was upgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued on Saturday.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on MCS. Wedbush upped their price objective on Marcus from $23.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. B. Riley Financial downgraded Marcus from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and increased their target price for the company from $27.00 to $29.00 in a research report on Friday. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $25.00 target price on shares of Marcus in a report on Monday, May 4th. Benchmark boosted their price target on shares of Marcus from $22.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Marcus from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $30.25.

Marcus Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of MCS stock opened at $28.96 on Friday. Marcus has a 12-month low of $12.85 and a 12-month high of $29.75. The company has a current ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $22.51 and its 200-day moving average price is $18.92. The stock has a market capitalization of $889.85 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.51.

Marcus (NYSE:MCS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $231.74 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $217.72 million. Marcus had a return on equity of 2.67% and a net margin of 2.87%. Equities research analysts predict that Marcus will post 0.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marcus

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Navalign LLC bought a new position in shares of Marcus during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its holdings in Marcus by 550.6% during the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 2,264 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 1,916 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its position in Marcus by 60.2% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,494 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 937 shares during the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its position in Marcus by 656.0% in the fourth quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 5,761 shares of the company’s stock worth $88,000 after buying an additional 4,999 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Marcus by 67.6% during the fourth quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 10,109 shares of the company’s stock worth $157,000 after buying an additional 4,076 shares during the period. 81.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Marcus News Summary

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

Marcus Company Profile

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.