But it may take more than a couple of blockbusters to get National CineMedia back on its feet. Even after September's strong bounce, the stock is still trading 52% lower year to date, amid plunging top-line revenues and paper-thin earnings. It would not surprise me if the company were to slash its overly generous dividend policy in the near future, bringing the dividend yield down from today's unrealistic 12.6%. This stock has become something closer to a lottery ticket than a solid investment.