Reading International, Inc. (RDI) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Global Total Revenues $60.4 million, increased 29% year-over-year due to a strong movie lineup and improved cinema and real estate performance.
Global Operating Income $2.9 million, increased 138% year-over-year from a loss of $7.7 million in Q2 2024, driven by improved cinema and real estate performance.
EBITDA $6.3 million, increased 276% year-over-year from a negative EBITDA of $3.6 million in Q2 2024, including a gain on the sale of Cannon Park real estate assets.
Global Cinema Revenue $56.8 million, increased 32% year-over-year, representing 79% of pre-pandemic Q2 2019 levels, attributed to a strong movie lineup and operational efficiency.
Global Cinema Operating Income $5.5 million, increased 218% year-over-year, reflecting efforts to drive efficiency and streamline operations.
Global Real Estate Revenues $4.7 million, decreased slightly from $5 million in Q2 2024, due to monetization of real estate assets.
Global Real Estate Operating Income $1.5 million, increased 56% year-over-year, primarily due to improvements in the U.S.-based live theater business.
Australian Cinema Revenue $22.9 million, increased 24% year-over-year, driven by a strong movie lineup and operational improvements.
Australian Cinema Operating Income $2.9 million, increased from a loss of $87,000 in Q2 2024, reflecting operational improvements.
New Zealand Cinema Revenue $3.6 million, increased 24% year-over-year, driven by a strong movie lineup and operational improvements.
New Zealand Cinema Operating Income $241,000, increased 354% year-over-year from a loss of $95,000 in Q2 2024, reflecting operational improvements.
U.S. Cinema Revenue $30.3 million, increased 41% year-over-year, driven by a strong movie lineup and operational improvements.
U.S. Cinema Operating Income $2.3 million, increased 152% year-over-year from a loss of $4.4 million in Q2 2024, reflecting operational improvements.
Net Loss Attributable to Reading International Inc. $2.7 million, decreased by $10.1 million year-over-year from a loss of $12.8 million in Q2 2024, due to improved cinema and real estate performance and gains from asset sales.
Adjusted EBITDA $6.3 million, increased by $9.9 million year-over-year from a loss of $3.6 million in Q2 2024, driven by improved operational performance and gains from asset monetization.
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- New Loyalty Program: Consolidated Theatres launched a new loyalty rewards program on December 11, 2025, allowing guests to choose between a free-to-join option or a premium membership at $11.99 per month, aimed at enhancing the moviegoing experience and attracting more customers.
- Points Reward System: The new program enables guests to earn one point for every dollar spent, with double points for tickets purchased via the website or app, significantly increasing customer spending flexibility and satisfaction.
- Special First-Week Offer: During the first week of the program, guests who register for the free option will receive a 100-point bonus (valued at $5), while those opting for premium membership will also get an additional 100 points, further incentivizing participation.
- Film Screening Benefits: As 'Founding Members', guests can enjoy free screenings of popular films from December 11 to 17, enhancing customer loyalty and improving brand image.
- Network Expansion: Screenvision's cinema network has expanded to nearly 14,000 screens, returning to pre-pandemic levels with a 45% market share, indicating a strong recovery and enhanced competitiveness in the advertising market.
- Increased Advertising Opportunities: With the 2026 box office projected to reach $9.5 billion, Screenvision will provide advertisers with more impressions, particularly in coastal markets, further solidifying its position as a premium video platform.
- Luxury Network Development: Screenvision has launched the Luxury Select network, focusing on iconic theaters in the top 25 U.S. markets, offering unique luxury experiences that attract affluent audiences, thereby enhancing brand impact and market visibility.
- Technological Investment: The company's investments in automation, precision targeting, and real-time measurement are transforming the advertising buying process, making cinema a fully addressable, technology-enabled premium video channel, which drives value back to advertisers.
- Network Expansion: Screenvision's network has expanded to nearly 14,000 screens, returning to pre-pandemic levels and capturing a 45% market share, which signifies a strong recovery and enhanced competitiveness in the advertising market.
- Advertising Platform Advantage: With the 2026 box office projected to reach $9.5 billion, Screenvision is positioned as a superior video platform for advertisers to reach young, diverse audiences, enabling increased brand visibility and engagement.
- Strengthened Partnerships: Renewals and new relationships with cinema chains like Marcus, CMX, and Cinema West further solidify Screenvision's national influence and enhance its penetration in high-income markets, driving revenue growth.
- Technological Investment: Investments in automation, precision targeting, and real-time measurement are transforming how advertisers engage with cinema, making it a fully addressable, technology-enabled premium video channel, thus fostering innovation and growth in the industry.
Earnings Call Overview: Reading International, Inc. held its Q2 2025 earnings conference call on August 18, 2025, featuring key executives including Andrzej J. Matyczynski, Ellen Cotter, and Gilbert Avanes.
Forward-Looking Statements: The call included forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, with a reminder of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Discussion involved non-GAAP financial measures such as segment operating income, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA, with reconciliations provided in their recent earnings release.
Cost Adjustments: The company highlighted adjustments made to EBITDA items deemed external or nonrecurring, including legal expenses related to extraordinary litigation.
Earnings Call Overview: Reading International, Inc. held its Q2 2025 earnings conference call on August 18, 2025, featuring key executives including Andrzej J. Matyczynski, Ellen Cotter, and Gilbert Avanes.
Forward-Looking Statements: The call included forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, with a reminder of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Discussion involved non-GAAP financial measures such as segment operating income, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA, with reconciliations provided in their recent earnings release.
Cost Adjustments: The company highlighted adjustments made to EBITDA items deemed external or nonrecurring, including legal expenses related to extraordinary litigation.
Financial Performance: Reading International reported a 29% increase in GAAP revenue to $60.4 million for Q2 2025, surpassing expectations, while its diluted EPS loss of $(0.12) missed estimates but showed year-over-year improvement. The cinema segment saw a significant recovery with a 32% revenue increase, driven by strong box office releases and higher food and beverage sales.
Operational Strategy: The company is focusing on improving profitability through cost reductions, asset sales, and optimizing theater operations. Despite challenges in the real estate segment due to ongoing asset sales, it achieved a 56% increase in operating income, highlighting a positive outlook for the remainder of 2025 based on anticipated movie releases and sustained box office momentum.







