Trading Update

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Everyman Media Group PLC reported a strong trading update for the 52-week period ended January 1, 2026, with Group Revenue increasing by 8.7% to £116.5 million and Group EBITDA rising by 4.9% to £17.0 million, driven by a 2.3% increase in admissions to 4.4 million and a 6.4% rise in Food and Beverage Spend per Head to £11.32. The company also saw its market share grow to 5.8%, and while net debt increased to £22.0 million, no new venues are planned for 2026 as part of a strategy to reduce debt.

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Everyman Media Group PLC
27 January 2026
 

27 January 2026

Everyman Media Group PLC

("Everyman" or the "Group")

 

Trading Update

 

Everyman Media Group plc (AIM: EMAN), the independent, premium cinema group, announces the following unaudited trading update for the 52-week period ended 1st January 2026 ("FY25"):

 

Financial highlights 

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Admissions of 4.4m (FY24: 4.3m), up 2.3%;

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Group Revenue of £116.5m (FY24: £107.2m; comparable 52-week period: £103.8m1), up 8.7%;

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Group EBITDA of £17.0m (FY24: £16.2m; comparable 52-week period £15.4m1), up 4.9%;

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Food and Beverage Spend per Head: £11.32 (FY24: £10.64), up 6.4%;

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Paid for Average Ticket Price: £12.51 (FY24: £11.98), up 4.4%; and

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Net Debt of £22.0m (FY24: £18.1m).

 

Operational & Strategic highlights

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Market Share of 5.8% (FY24: 5.4%), up 40 bps.

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Two new venues were opened during the year: a five-screen venue at The Whiteley, Bayswater (August) and a three-screen venue at Brentford (February).

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The Group now operates 49 venues and 171 screens.

 

Current Trading and Outlook

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FY25 financial performance in line with that previously indicated to shareholders in December 2025.

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In line with the Group's strategy to reduce net debt, no new venues are expected to open in 2026.

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Further detail on the future strategy of Everyman, over both the short and longer term, will be provided at the full year results in April 2026.

 

1 FY24 was a 53-week trading year. As a result, the comparable 52-week period metrics have been included above.

 

Farah Golant CBE, Interim CEO, commented: "The Group continued to make progress in FY25, delivering growth in revenue, EBITDA and market share, supported by increased admissions and higher spend per head.

 

Against a challenging economic backdrop, our business model is showing resilience, underpinned by the strength of the iconic Everyman brand, our differentiated offering within a dynamic market, and our continued commitment to deliver a distinctive, experience-led proposition.

 

As we enter 2026, I am looking forward to working with our exceptional people to drive the business forward. We are encouraged by the quality of upcoming content and are focused on further elevating the iconic Everyman brand."

 

For further information, please contact:

 

 

Everyman Media Group plc

Tel: 020 3145 0500

Farah Golant CBE, Interim CEO


Will Worsdell, Finance Director




Canaccord Genuity Limited (NOMAD and Broker)

Tel: 020 7523 8000

Bobbie Hilliam


Elizabeth Halley-Stott




Alma (Financial PR Advisor)

Tel: 020 3405 0205

Rebecca Sanders-Hewett

everyman@almastrategic.com

Joe Pederzolli

Emma Thompson


 

 

About Everyman Media Group PLC:

 

Everyman is a leading UK cinema and entertainment brand, redefining the theatrical experience. Everyman operates a growing estate of venues across the UK providing first class cinema and hospitality.

 

Our competitive strengths are:

 

·      A broad range of well-curated programming content, from mainstream and independent films to theatre and live concert streams, appealing to a diverse range of audiences

·      An emphasis on a strong quality food and drink menu prepared in-house

·      Intimate and atmospheric venues, which become desirable destinations in their communities

·      Motivated and welcoming people

 

For more information visit http://investors.everymancinema.com/

 

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