Why National CineMedia, Inc.’s (NCMI) Stock Is Down 14.35%

By Jenna Brashear
August 02, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate National CineMedia, Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • National CineMedia, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for NCMI from analysts
  • NCMI’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI)

Before we jump into National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

National CineMedia, Inc., through its subsidiary, National CineMedia, LLC, operates cinema advertising network in North America. The company engages in the sale of advertising to national, regional, and local businesses in Noovie, a cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens; and sells advertising on its Lobby Entertainment Network, a series of strategically placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theatre lobbies. It also sells digital advertising, including through NCM Boost, a data, insights and analytics platform that utilizes data; NCM Boost, a audience accelerator digital product; NCM Boomerang, retargeting solution designed to amplify post-theatre engagement; NCM Bullseye, an AI-generated creative to deliver dynamic and hyper-localized messaging; and NCM Blueprint, a real-time renovation permit data to identify homeowners who are actively engaged in remodelling projects. It offers its services to national and local sales groups. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.

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National CineMedia, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock price was $4.010.

National CineMedia, Inc. is up 0.25% from its previous closing price of $4.000.

During the last market session, National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock traded between $3.895 and $4.030. Currently, there are approximately 93.21 million shares outstanding for National CineMedia, Inc..

National CineMedia, Inc.’s trailing earnings per share are negative, so the stock does not have a meaningful P/E ratio. We suggest investors evaluate other financial metrics to understand its overall valuation.

National CineMedia, Inc. Stock Price History

National CineMedia, Inc.’s (NCMI) price is currently up 5.53% so far this month.

During the month of July, National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $4.070 and a low of $3.675.

Over the last year, National CineMedia, Inc. has hit prices as high as $5.025 and as low as $2.780. Year to date, National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock is up 3.08%.

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What Caused National CineMedia, Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate National CineMedia, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on National CineMedia, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

National CineMedia, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a C, which means it is considered to be Average.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of National CineMedia, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, National CineMedia, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -3.32%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 41 and is considered to be Average.

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National CineMedia, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of July 31, 2026, National CineMedia, Inc.’s stock price is $4.010, which is up 0.25% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like National CineMedia, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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