Why is NCMI Down Today?

NCMI
$2.05
▼ -8.71% ($-0.18)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:30 PM ET (608 min ago)

About National CineMedia, Inc.

National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategical...

Sector: SERVICES-ADVERTISING
Market Cap: $417.98M
Forward P/E: 56.4
52-Week Range: $2.00 - $4.56
Employees: 254

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SERVICES-ADVERTISING sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-ADVERTISING sector is down 1.1% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.2x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-ADVERTISING sector: -1.1%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-ADVERTISING stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

NCMI is significantly underperforming the market (-8.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
NCMI
This Stock
-8.71%
vs S&P 500: -8.89%
vs Nasdaq: -9.02%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, NCMI is expected to trade between:
$1.98 - $2.09

Key Level to Watch

$1.94 support
Watch for breakdown below $2.04

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for NCMI's -9% move

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:30 PM (608 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

NCMI has moved more than 3.0% down on 36 occasions in the past year.

44.4%
Continuation Rate
16/36 times continued down
-0.4%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 17, 2026 (-5.1%) → Next day: -2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NCMI stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-ADVERTISING sector is down 1.1% on average.

Is NCMI stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, NCMI shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the NCMI stock price target?

NCMI is currently trading at $2.05. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $1.98 - $2.09. See long-term price prediction →

Will NCMI stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that NCMI's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $1.94 (support).

Is NCMI stock oversold or overbought?

NCMI's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 33.1. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for NCMI stock?

NCMI's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.1. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is NCMI outperforming or underperforming the market?

NCMI (-8.71%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-8.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for NCMI?

NCMI's MACD (-0.17) is currently above the signal line (-0.2), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 39.4) is strong.

Is NCMI in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, NCMI is in a bearish trend. The price ($2.05) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($2.31) and 50-day SMA ($2.86). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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