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Q4 2025 Revenue:Decreased by $8.3 million to $50.3 million quarter-over-quarter.
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Full-Year 2025 Revenue:Decreased by 4% to $203 million year-over-year.
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Q4 2025 Net Loss:Increased by $0.3 million to a loss of $2.6 million quarter-over-quarter.
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Full-Year 2025 Net Loss:Improved by $21.2 million to a loss of $14.1 million year-over-year.
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Q4 2025 Basic Loss Per Share:Increased by $0.01 to a loss of $0.11.
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Full-Year 2025 Basic Loss Per Share:Improved by $0.96 to a loss of $0.62.
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Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA:Decreased by $1.7 million or 25% to $5.1 million.
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Full-Year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA:Increased by $15.7 million or 744% to $17.8 million.
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Q4 2025 Operating Loss:$1 million compared to an operating income of $1.1 million in Q4 2024.
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Full-Year 2025 Operating Loss:Improved by $8.7 million or 62% to $5.3 million.
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Q4 2025 Global Cinema Revenue:Decreased by 14% to $46.9 million.
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Full-Year 2025 Global Cinema Revenue:Decreased by 3% to $188.6 million.
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Full-Year 2025 Global Cinema Operating Income:Increased by 230% to $3.6 million.
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Q4 2025 Global Real Estate Revenue:Decreased by 16% to $4.4 million.
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Full-Year 2025 Global Real Estate Revenue:Decreased by 8% to $18.4 million.
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Full-Year 2025 Global Real Estate Operating Income:Increased by 26% to $5.9 million.
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Total Assets as of December 31, 2025:$434.9 million, down from $471 million on December 31, 2024.
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Total Outstanding Borrowings as of December 31, 2025:$185.1 million, down from $202.7 million on December 31, 2024.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents as of December 31, 2025:$10.5 million.
Release Date: April 02, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Reading International Inc ( NASDAQ:RDI ) achieved a significant debt reduction of nearly 10% by the end of 2025, primarily through strategic asset sales.
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The company's adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 increased by 744% compared to the previous year, driven by gains from asset sales and improved operating results.
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RDI's food and beverage program set multiple records in 2025, with strong sales of movie-themed merchandise contributing to these results.
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The company successfully extended maturity dates and modified principal repayment schedules with key lenders, improving its financial flexibility.
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RDI's loyalty programs saw significant growth, with an 18% increase in Reading Rewards members in Australia and New Zealand and a 27% increase in paid memberships.
Negative Points
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Reading International Inc ( NASDAQ:RDI ) experienced a decrease in consolidated revenue by 4% year-over-year, primarily due to weaker film slates and unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
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The company's net loss attributable to RDI increased in Q4 2025, with a basic loss per share rising to $0.11 compared to $0.10 in Q4 2024.
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RDI's global cinema revenue decreased by 14% in Q4 2025, with operating income dropping by 76% compared to the same period in 2024.
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The sale of key property assets led to a reduction in real estate revenue, impacting the company's overall financial performance.
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RDI's international cinema operations faced challenges, with significant revenue and operating income declines in both Australia and New Zealand.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the Board's intended 2026 sequence for addressing the maturing debt facilities, including which are expected to be repaid from asset monetization versus refinanced? A: To address liquidity needs, the Board plans to list the Cinemas 1, 2, 3 buildings for sale. Proceeds from this sale will be used to pay off the Valley National loan ($19.7 million) and the Bank of America loan ($6 million). We aim to monetize this property by the end of Q3 2026. For the Santander Minetta and Orpheum loan and the 44 Union Square loan, we are exploring refinancing options to extend maturity dates.
Q: Beyond Queenstown and San Diego, how many additional cinemas are on a watch list for closure or lease restructuring, and what criteria drive these decisions? A: We anticipate closing at least one additional US theater in 2026 due to lease expiration. We are negotiating with cinema landlords in the US, Australia, and New Zealand for occupancy cost reductions. Decisions are based on potential future cash flows and existing business circumstances. We may close a few more cinemas over the next 12-18 months but remain open to new opportunities in compelling markets.
Q: Could you elaborate on the terms of the intended sale of the Cinemas 1, 2, 3 property, particularly regarding redevelopment rights and cinema operations? A: The Cinemas 1, 2, 3 building is being marketed as an irreplaceable asset with expansive zoning for various uses. We intend to sell it on an as-is/where-is basis without future cinema use requirements. The market will dictate the price, and we aim to complete the sale by the end of Q3 2026.
Q: Does Reading anticipate selling any further properties in 2026? A: We have two assets officially held for sale: Newberry Yard in Pennsylvania and the Cinemas 1, 2, 3 building in Manhattan. Additionally, our Napier, New Zealand property is under contract. We aim to monetize these assets by the end of Q3 2026. Outside these, we have no definitive plans to sell other assets currently.
Q: Can you provide a breakdown of the company's G&A expenses for 2025? A: Our G&A expenses totaled $19.3 million in 2025. The cinema business accounted for $4.1 million (21%), real estate for $0.7 million (4%), and corporate expenses for $14.4 million (75%). Corporate expenses are primarily incurred in the US. Since 2019, we've reduced G&A expenses by $6.1 million, a 24% reduction.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
