Stock Track | Cinemark Soars 12.15% Pre-Market on Q3 Revenue Beat, Share Buyback, and Dividend Hike

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Cinemark Holdings (CNK) saw its stock price surge 12.15% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the release of its third-quarter earnings report, which showcased better-than-expected revenue and strategic financial moves to enhance shareholder value.

The movie theater chain reported total revenue of $857.5 million for Q3, surpassing analysts' expectations of $841.4 million. While net income fell to $51 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $1.19 a year earlier and below the $0.48 per share forecast, investors appeared to focus on the company's strong top-line performance and shareholder-friendly initiatives.

Cinemark's board of directors authorized a new $300 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence in the company's financial position and future prospects. Additionally, the quarterly dividend was increased by 12.5% to $0.09 per share, further boosting investor sentiment. These moves, coupled with the company's market leadership—maintaining approximately 15% market share in North America and 25% in key Latin American markets—seem to have overshadowed the lower profit figures, driving the stock's pre-market rally.

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