Home Earnings Analysis Communication Services Summary Marcus Corporation (MCS) delivered a strong Q1 double-beat, with revenue of $154.4M and EPS of -$0.51, outperforming expectations despite seasonality and fewer working days. MCS Theatres division outpaced national box office growth, with Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin rising to 8.6–14%, driven by higher ticket prices and strong family movie attendance. Hotels division saw RevPAR growth from occupancy gains but suffered EBITDA margin compression due to weaker F&B and ancillary revenues, raising concerns about pricing power. I maintain a Buy rating on MCS, targeting $20–$23.50 per share, with a projected total return exceeding 25% as strong theatre performance offsets hotel headwinds. John David Escobar/iStock via Getty Images From writer to reader, I have to confess something to you all. You know the best thing covering Marcus Corporation ( MCS ) did for me?…