AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.04 EPS

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) posted its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported ($0.36) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.32) by ($0.04), FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $972.59 million.

AMC Entertainment Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:AMC traded up $0.16 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $1.61. 37,158,586 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 35,803,273. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $1.27 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $1.71. AMC Entertainment has a 1 year low of $0.93 and a 1 year high of $4.08. The company has a market cap of $849.92 million, a P/E ratio of -1.23 and a beta of 2.13.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have issued reports on AMC. B. Riley Financial reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a report on Friday, April 17th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $2.00 target price on shares of AMC Entertainment in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Macquarie Infrastructure lowered their price target on shares of AMC Entertainment from $3.00 to $2.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of AMC Entertainment from $1.30 to $1.10 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research report on Monday, April 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $2.42.

AMC Entertainment News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AMC Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Blockbuster box‑office momentum: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 posted a ~ $233M global debut and AMC reported ~4.4 million guests across AMC and Odeon over the weekend, boosting ticket, concession and merchandise revenue expectations. More Than 4.4 Million Guests at AMC Theatres
• Positive Sentiment: Balance‑sheet relief: AMC completed a refinancing for Odeon that replaces higher‑cost near‑term notes with a $425M senior secured term loan maturing in 2031, materially pushing out a major debt cliff and lowering near‑term default risk. A Prada Payday: Is AMC Back in Style?
• Positive Sentiment: Derivatives and short‑squeeze dynamics: Unusual call‑option volume and elevated implied volatility suggest speculative bullish bets; high short interest continues to amplify upside on strong buying days. A Prada Payday: Is AMC Back in Style?
• Neutral Sentiment: Near‑term catalyst — Q1 earnings due May 5 (after the close): results and guidance will determine whether box‑office strength is translating into margin recovery and cash‑flow improvement. Expect volatility around the print. AMC Q1 Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum vs. fundamentals: recent headlines and ticket sales have driven the biggest rally since 2021, but sustainability depends on whether upcoming releases keep attendance elevated. Why is AMC Entertainment stock surging?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution: some analysts retain conservative/“Reduce” ratings on AMC, reflecting concerns about profitability and execution despite box‑office strength. That can cap institutional inflows until earnings and margins improve. AMC Given Consensus Rating of “Reduce” by Analysts
• Negative Sentiment: Persistent profitability and leverage risks: AMC remains unprofitable with negative margins and a large enterprise value vs. small equity market cap; box‑office strength must translate into durable EBITDA and free cash flow to materially improve the credit/equity outlook. AMC Q1 2026 earnings preview

Institutional Trading of AMC Entertainment

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in AMC Entertainment by 21.1% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 240,255 shares of the company’s stock valued at $690,000 after buying an additional 41,860 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its position in shares of AMC Entertainment by 30.2% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 710,181 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,038,000 after acquiring an additional 164,740 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its stake in shares of AMC Entertainment by 19.8% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,820,405 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,643,000 after acquiring an additional 300,376 shares during the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. increased its position in shares of AMC Entertainment by 89.6% during the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 55,685 shares of the company’s stock worth $173,000 after purchasing an additional 26,310 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its stake in AMC Entertainment by 9.2% in the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 102,506 shares of the company’s stock valued at $315,000 after purchasing an additional 8,629 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 28.80% of the company’s stock.

About AMC Entertainment

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc operates as a leading movie exhibition company, specializing in the presentation of theatrical motion pictures across a network of multiplex cinemas. The company’s core business activities encompass ticket sales, concession and refreshment services, and the licensing of premium viewing formats. AMC offers a variety of auditorium experiences, including IMAX®, Dolby Cinema™, and Cinemark’s RealD 3D systems, designed to enhance audience engagement through superior sound, visual clarity, and seating comfort.

Originally founded in 1920 with its first theatre in Kansas City, AMC has evolved into one of the largest theater chains in the world.