The Marcus Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
The Marcus (NYSE: MCS) reported results for Q1 fiscal 2024. Hotels & Resorts performed well, but Theatres saw a decline due to Hollywood labor strikes. Total revenues were $138.5M, down 9.0% YoY. Operating loss was $16.7M. Net loss was $11.9M. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.3M. Hotels & Resorts outperformed. Marcus Theatres reported revenue of $81.3M, down from $96.4M. Operating loss was $5.7M. Average ticket price increased. The company remains financially strong with $237.4M in cash.
Hotels & Resorts saw positive revenue growth and outperformed its competitive set.
Group business increased with higher occupancy and bookings pace for fiscal 2024 and 2025.
The acquisition of The Lofton Hotel and renovations at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and The Pfister Hotel are expected to drive future growth.
Marcus Theatres' average ticket price increased, and strong film lineup expected in the coming quarters.
The company maintains a strong financial position with $237.4M in cash and revolving credit availability.
Total revenues declined 9.0% YoY, impacted by weaker film slate at Marcus Theatres due to Hollywood labor strikes.
Operating loss for the first quarter was $16.7M, with a net loss of $11.9M.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.3M compared to $9.5M in the prior year quarter.
Marcus Theatres reported a revenue decrease to $81.3M and an operating loss of $5.7M.
Insights
The Marcus Corporation's Q1 fiscal 2024 report indicates a 9.0% decrease in total revenues and a widening of the operating loss from the previous year's first quarter. These results suggest a negative short-term impact on the company's financial health, primarily due to the disruptions in the film industry caused by the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes. Adjusted EBITDA, an important measure of a company's operational efficiency, has also seen a significant decrease. These figures could influence investor sentiment negatively as they reflect a challenge in the company's core operations, specifically within the Marcus Theatres division.
In contrast, the performance of Marcus Hotels & Resorts appears more promising, with a 3.8% increase in revenues and a 2.1% increase in RevPAR, outpacing its competitive set. This suggests a potential for recovery and growth, especially with the upcoming summer season and events like the Republican National Convention. The completion of acquisitions and renovations could also signify long-term value creation, though it is important to monitor how these investments translate into future revenue and profit margins.
The balance sheet shows a strong liquidity position with $237.4 million in cash and credit availability. However, investors should weigh this against the potential for continued volatility in the theatre segment and how this might affect the company's overall profitability and share price.
The report underscores the influence of industry-wide events, such as the labor strikes, on individual companies like The Marcus Corporation. This exemplifies the risks associated with the dependence on external factors such as film production cycles. It's also indicative of broader trends, highlighting the importance of diversification within the entertainment sector. The performance of Marcus Theatres indicates a potential shift in consumer behavior, or at least a sensitivity to content slate quality. Although a recovery is expected with an improved film slate, it raises questions about long-term strategic planning and adaptability to industry disruptions for companies in this space.
On the hotel side, the report suggests a rebound in group travel and an optimistic booking pace. This could be reflective of a wider economic recovery in the travel and hospitality industry, which may present opportunities for growth and investment. Prospective investors should consider how these industry dynamics may affect future performance, given the company's substantial investments in property renovations and expansions.
“Marcus Hotels & Resorts led our results for the quarter as our group business continued to grow significantly. As we head into the summer travel and convention season in our markets, we are well positioned to capture both leisure and group business across our portfolio, particularly at our newly renovated properties,” said Gregory S. Marcus, chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation. “As anticipated, the shutdown in movie production due to the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes resulted in a weaker film slate that negatively impacted Marcus Theatres’ first quarter fiscal 2024 results. While we expect the impact from the strikes to continue in the second quarter, there are a number of exciting films on the horizon this summer with an improving film slate expected this fall.”
First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Highlights
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Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were
$138.5 million 9.0% decrease from total revenues of$152.3 million -
Operating loss was
$16.7 million $9.0 million -
Net loss was
$11.9 million $9.5 million -
Net loss per diluted common share was
$0.38 $0.31 -
Adjusted EBITDA was
$2.3 million $9.5 million
Revenues before cost reimbursements increased
“While the first quarter is seasonally our slowest, I am pleased with the meaningful improvements in midweek group travel during the quarter,” said Michael R. Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “As the warmer weather sets in, we are looking forward to a busy spring and summer travel season for both leisure and group travel, including the Republican National Convention in
Group business continued to increase during the first quarter of fiscal 2024, with an increase in mid-week groups driving occupancy growth 2.9 percentage points during the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Group booking pace for the remainder of fiscal 2024 is running ahead of comparable pace during the same period in fiscal 2023, even when excluding bookings related to the upcoming Republican National Convention. Group booking pace for fiscal 2025 is also running significantly ahead of comparable pace at this time last year.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, Marcus Hotels & Resorts, along with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park, completed the acquisition of the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. The division assumed management of the property, which was rebranded as The Lofton Hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton flag. The Lofton Hotel is the first Tapestry Collection hotel in
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in
In addition, extensive renovations continue at The Pfister Hotel in
As anticipated, the production delays caused by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA labor strikes in 2023 resulted in fewer blockbuster films opening during the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2023. In addition, the carryover runs of films from the holidays into the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was softer than the prior year first quarter when Avatar: The Way of Water was continuing its impressive run.
As a result, Marcus Theatres reported total revenue of
“Despite the overall weaker film slate in the quarter, the success of several films reinforced that consumers remain hungry for a steady flow of new, diverse, theatrical entertainment,” said Mark A. Gramz, president of Marcus Theatres. “Dune: Part Two, Kung Fu Panda 4, Wonka, Bob Marley: One Love, and Migration performed well during the first quarter of fiscal 2024, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire started our fiscal second quarter with a roar. As we look forward to the coming release of highly anticipated films such as Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Despicable Me 4, Marcus Theatres’ incredible sound, premium large format screens and recliner seating, enticing food and beverage offerings, and consumer friendly technology will continue to deliver an unforgettable entertainment experience.”
While schedule changes may occur, new films expected to be released during the remainder of fiscal 2024 that have the potential to perform well include The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF, Furiosa, Inside Out 2, A Quiet Place: Day One, Horizon: An American Saga, Despicable Me 4, Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Beetlejuice 2, Joker: Folie A Deux, Smile 2, Venom 3, Moana 2, Wicked Part One, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, among others.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The Marcus Corporation’s financial position remains strong with
Conference Call and Webcast
The Marcus Corporation management will hold a conference call today, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Central/11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may listen to the call live on the internet through the investor relations section of the company's website: investors.marcuscorp.com, or by dialing 1-404-975-4839 and entering the passcode 877978. Listeners should dial in to the call at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the call or should go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to download and install any necessary audio software.
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday, May 9, 2024, by dialing 1-866-813-9403 and entering passcode 937873. The webcast will be archived on the company’s website until its next earnings release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
Adjusted EBITDA has been presented in this press release as a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. The company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net earnings (loss) attributable to The Marcus Corporation before investment income or loss, interest expense, other expense, gain or loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets, equity earnings or losses from unconsolidated joint ventures, net earnings or losses attributable to noncontrolling interests, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and non-cash share-based compensation expense, adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that the company does not consider indicative of its core operating performance. A reconciliation of this measure to the equivalent measure under GAAP, along with reconciliations of this measure for each of our operating segments, are set forth in the attached table.
Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by management and the company’s board of directors to assess the company’s financial performance and enterprise value. The company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure, as it eliminates certain expenses and gains that are not indicative of the company’s core operating performance and facilitates a comparison of the company’s core operating performance on a consistent basis from period to period. The company also uses Adjusted EBITDA as a basis to determine certain annual cash bonuses and long-term incentive awards, to supplement GAAP measures of performance to evaluate the effectiveness of its business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, and to compare its performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by analysts, investors and other interested parties as a performance measure to evaluate industry competitors.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure of the company’s financial performance and should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings (loss) as a measure of financial performance, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP and it should not be construed as an inference that the company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or free cash flow for management’s discretionary use. In addition, this non-GAAP measure excludes certain non-recurring and other charges and has its limitations as an analytical tool. You should not consider Adjusted EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the company’s results as reported under GAAP. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future the company will incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the items eliminated in the adjustments made to determine Adjusted EBITDA, such as acquisition expenses, preopening expenses, accelerated depreciation, impairment charges and other adjustments. The company’s presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed to imply that the company’s future results will be unaffected by any such adjustments. Definitions and calculations of Adjusted EBITDA differ among companies in our industries, and therefore Adjusted EBITDA disclosed by the company may not be comparable to the measures disclosed by other companies.
About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in
Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified as such because the context of such statements include words such as we “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those expected, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the adverse effects the COVID-19 pandemic, or future pandemics, may have on our theatre and hotels and resorts businesses, results of operations, liquidity, cash flows, financial condition, access to credit markets and ability to service our existing and future indebtedness; (2) the availability, in terms of both quantity and audience appeal, of motion pictures for our theatre division (including disruptions in the production of films due to events such as a strike by actors, writers or directors or future pandemics); (3) the effects of theatre industry dynamics such as the maintenance of a suitable window between the date such motion pictures are released in theatres and the date they are released to other distribution channels; (4) the effects of adverse economic conditions in our markets; (5) the effects of adverse economic conditions on our ability to obtain financing on reasonable and acceptable terms, if at all; (6) the effects on our occupancy and room rates caused by the relative industry supply of available rooms at comparable lodging facilities in our markets; (7) the effects of competitive conditions in our markets; (8) our ability to achieve expected benefits and performance from our strategic initiatives and acquisitions; (9) the effects of increasing depreciation expenses, reduced operating profits during major property renovations, impairment losses, and preopening and start-up costs due to the capital intensive nature of our business; (10) the effects of changes in the availability of and cost of labor and other supplies essential to the operation of our business; (11) the effects of weather conditions, particularly during the winter in the Midwest and in our other markets; (12) our ability to identify properties to acquire, develop and/or manage and the continuing availability of funds for such development; (13) the adverse impact on business and consumer spending on travel, leisure and entertainment resulting from terrorist attacks in
THE MARCUS CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Loss) (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) |
|||||||
|
13 Weeks Ended |
||||||
|
March 28,
|
|
March 30,
|
||||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
||||
Theatre admissions |
$ |
40,596 |
|
|
$ |
47,635 |
|
Rooms |
|
18,213 |
|
|
|
17,857 |
|
Theatre concessions |
|
34,695 |
|
|
|
42,375 |
|
Food and beverage |
|
16,163 |
|
|
|
15,193 |
|
Other revenues |
|
19,702 |
|
|
|
19,688 |
|
|
|
129,369 |
|
|
|
142,748 |
|
Cost reimbursements |
|
9,178 |
|
|
|
9,528 |
|
Total revenues |
|
138,547 |
|
|
|
152,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
||||
Theatre operations |
|
44,985 |
|
|
|
51,069 |
|
Rooms |
|
9,411 |
|
|
|
9,278 |
|
Theatre concessions |
|
14,886 |
|
|
|
15,730 |
|
Food and beverage |
|
13,863 |
|
|
|
13,568 |
|
Advertising and marketing |
|
5,301 |
|
|
|
5,065 |
|
Administrative |
|
21,402 |
|
|
|
19,851 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
16,015 |
|
|
|
15,876 |
|
Rent |
|
6,347 |
|
|
|
6,493 |
|
Property taxes |
|
3,931 |
|
|
|
4,757 |
|
Other operating expenses |
|
9,870 |
|
|
|
9,651 |
|
Loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets |
|
23 |
|
|
|
398 |
|
Reimbursed costs |
|
9,178 |
|
|
|
9,528 |
|
Total costs and expenses |
|
155,212 |
|
|
|
161,264 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Operating loss |
|
(16,665 |
) |
|
|
(8,988 |
) |
|
|
|
|
||||
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
||||
Investment income |
|
692 |
|
|
|
260 |
|
Interest expense |
|
(2,534 |
) |
|
|
(3,008 |
) |
Other income (expense) |
|
(341 |
) |
|
|
(401 |
) |
Equity losses from unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
(387 |
) |
|
|
(171 |
) |
|
|
(2,570 |
) |
|
|
(3,320 |
) |
|
|
|
|
||||
Loss before income taxes |
|
(19,235 |
) |
|
|
(12,308 |
) |
Income tax benefit |
|
(7,369 |
) |
|
|
(2,842 |
) |
Net Loss |
$ |
(11,866 |
) |
|
$ |
(9,466 |
) |
|
|
|
|
||||
Net loss per common share - diluted |
$ |
(0.38 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.31 |
) |
|
|
|
|
||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
|
31,892 |
|
|
|
31,572 |
|
THE MARCUS CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands) |
|||||
|
March 28,
|
|
December 28,
|
||
|
|
|
|
||
Assets: |
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
17,258 |
|
$ |
55,589 |
Restricted cash |
|
3,295 |
|
|
4,249 |
Accounts receivable |
|
13,425 |
|
|
19,703 |
Assets held for sale |
|
2,980 |
|
|
— |
Other current assets |
|
24,589 |
|
|
22,175 |
Property and equipment, net |
|
678,198 |
|
|
682,262 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
173,068 |
|
|
179,788 |
Other assets |
|
105,322 |
|
|
101,337 |
|
|
|
|
||
Total Assets |
$ |
1,018,135 |
|
$ |
1,065,103 |
|
|
|
|
||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: |
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
||
Accounts payable |
$ |
29,574 |
|
$ |
37,384 |
Taxes other than income taxes |
|
15,785 |
|
|
18,585 |
Other current liabilities |
|
69,603 |
|
|
80,283 |
Current portion of finance lease obligations |
|
2,602 |
|
|
2,579 |
Current portion of operating lease obligations |
|
14,061 |
|
|
15,290 |
Current maturities of long-term debt |
|
10,273 |
|
|
10,303 |
Finance lease obligations |
|
12,129 |
|
|
12,753 |
Operating lease obligations |
|
172,985 |
|
|
178,582 |
Long-term debt |
|
159,506 |
|
|
159,548 |
Deferred income taxes |
|
25,311 |
|
|
32,235 |
Other long-term obligations |
|
46,988 |
|
|
46,389 |
Equity |
|
459,318 |
|
|
471,172 |
|
|
|
|
||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
$ |
1,018,135 |
|
$ |
1,065,103 |
THE MARCUS CORPORATION Business Segment Information (Unaudited) (In thousands) |
|||||||||||||||
|
Theatres |
|
Hotels/
|
|
Corporate
|
|
Total |
||||||||
13 Weeks Ended March 28, 2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Revenues |
$ |
81,270 |
|
|
$ |
57,197 |
|
$ |
80 |
|
|
$ |
138,547 |
|
|
Operating loss |
|
(5,739 |
) |
|
|
(5,162 |
) |
|
|
(5,764 |
) |
|
|
(16,665 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
11,033 |
|
|
4,864 |
|
|
|
118 |
|
|
|
16,015 |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
6,156 |
|
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(3,854 |
) |
|
|
2,291 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Revenues |
$ |
96,376 |
|
$ |
55,811 |
|
|
$ |
89 |
|
|
$ |
152,276 |
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
1,519 |
|
|
|
(5,032 |
) |
|
|
(5,475 |
) |
|
|
(8,988 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
11,488 |
|
|
|
4,301 |
|
|
|
87 |
|
|
|
15,876 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
13,803 |
|
|
|
(410 |
) |
|
|
(3,935 |
) |
|
|
9,458 |
|
Corporate items include amounts not allocable to the business segments. Corporate revenues consist principally of rent and the corporate operating loss includes general corporate expenses. Corporate information technology costs and accounting shared services costs are allocated to the business segments based upon several factors, including actual usage and segment revenues.
Supplemental Data (Unaudited) (In thousands) |
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|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
||||||
Consolidated |
|
March 28,
|
|
March 30,
|
||||
Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities |
|
$ |
(15,098 |
) |
|
$ |
(7,734 |
) |
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
(20,758 |
) |
|
|
(9,531 |
) |
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
(3,429 |
) |
|
|
5,575 |
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
(15,440 |
) |
|
|
(8,921 |
) |
THE MARCUS CORPORATION Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited) (In thousands) |
|||||||
|
13 Weeks Ended |
||||||
|
March 28,
|
|
March 30,
|
||||
Net loss |
$ |
(11,866 |
) |
|
$ |
(9,466 |
) |
Add (deduct): |
|
|
|
||||
Investment income |
|
(692 |
) |
|
|
(260 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
2,534 |
|
|
|
3,008 |
|
Other expense (income) |
|
341 |
|
|
|
401 |
|
Loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets |
|
23 |
|
|
|
398 |
|
Equity losses from unconsolidated joint ventures |
|
387 |
|
|
|
171 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
(7,369 |
) |
|
|
(2,842 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
16,015 |
|
|
|
15,876 |
|
Share-based compensation (a) |
|
2,514 |
|
|
|
2,172 |
|
Insured losses (b) |
|
404 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
2,291 |
|
|
$ |
9,458 |
|
Reconciliation of Operating income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA by Reportable Segment (Unaudited) (In thousands) |
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|
13 Weeks Ended March 28, 2024 |
||||||||||||||
|
Theatres |
|
Hotels &
|
|
Corp.
|
|
Total |
||||||||
Operating loss |
$ |
(5,739 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,162 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,764 |
) |
|
$ |
(16,665 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
11,033 |
|
|
|
4,864 |
|
|
|
118 |
|
|
|
16,015 |
|
Loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets |
|
18 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
23 |
|
Share-based compensation (a) |
|
440 |
|
|
|
282 |
|
|
|
1,792 |
|
|
|
2,514 |
|
Insured losses (b) |
|
404 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
404 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
6,156 |
|
|
$ |
(11 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,854 |
) |
|
$ |
2,291 |
|
|
13 Weeks Ended March 30, 2023 |
|||||||||||||
|
Theatres |
|
Hotels &
|
|
Corp.
|
|
Total |
|||||||
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
1,519 |
|
$ |
(5,032 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,475 |
) |
|
$ |
(8,988 |
) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
11,488 |
|
|
4,301 |
|
|
|
87 |
|
|
|
15,876 |
|
Loss on disposition of property, equipment and other assets |
|
323 |
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
398 |
|
Share-based compensation (a) |
|
473 |
|
|
246 |
|
|
|
1,453 |
|
|
|
2,172 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
13,803 |
|
$ |
(410 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,935 |
) |
|
$ |
9,458 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
| (a) | Non-cash expense related to share-based compensation programs. |
|
| (b) | Repair costs related to insured property damage at one theatre location that are non-operating in nature. |
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Source: The Marcus Corporation
FAQ
What were The Marcus 's total revenues for Q1 fiscal 2024?
The total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were $138.5 million.
How did Marcus Hotels & Resorts perform in Q1 fiscal 2024?
Revenues before cost reimbursements increased by 3.8% and revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 2.1% in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
What impacted Marcus Theatres' revenue in Q1 fiscal 2024?
Marcus Theatres' revenue was impacted by the Hollywood labor strikes, resulting in fewer blockbuster films and a total revenue of $81.3 million in Q1 fiscal 2024.
How much cash does The Marcus have at the end of Q1 fiscal 2024?
The Marcus had $237.4 million in cash and revolving credit availability at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
What upcoming films are expected to perform well in the remainder of fiscal 2024 at Marcus Theatres?
Upcoming films expected to perform well include The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF, Furiosa, Inside Out 2, A Quiet Place: Day One, Horizon: An American Saga, Despicable Me 4, Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Beetlejuice 2, and more.
