Readystate Asset Management LP Purchases New Position in AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. $AMC

Readystate Asset Management LP acquired a new stake in AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 4,390,989 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,343,000. Readystate Asset Management LP owned 0.49% of AMC Entertainment at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Summit Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in AMC Entertainment during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Triumph Capital Management raised its stake in shares of AMC Entertainment by 139.0% during the fourth quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 19,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 11,050 shares during the period. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in shares of AMC Entertainment by 90.7% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 33,657 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 16,011 shares during the period. Pitcairn Co. purchased a new position in shares of AMC Entertainment in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Powell Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of AMC Entertainment in the fourth quarter valued at $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 28.80% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. B. Riley Financial reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $2.50 price objective (up from $2.25) on shares of AMC Entertainment in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Needham & Company LLC set a $3.50 price target on AMC Entertainment in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Texas Capital raised AMC Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded AMC Entertainment from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a report on Monday, August 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, AMC Entertainment presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $2.53.

Key Stories Impacting AMC Entertainment

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Adam Aron sharply criticized Robinhood’s trading of tokens linked to AMC stock, calling the practice unacceptable and warning that AMC could pursue legal action unless the offerings are removed. The confrontation appears to have energized AMC’s retail-investor base and helped drive the stock higher. Why is AMC stock gaining today?
• Positive Sentiment: AMC’s newly announced Leawood Films distribution venture is being viewed as a potential growth avenue that could help bring smaller films to theaters and expand the company’s role beyond exhibition. Investors are weighing the initiative alongside recent operating momentum and premium-format demand. AMC Enters Film Distribution With Leawood Films
• Positive Sentiment: Options activity was unusually strong, with traders purchasing 180,086 AMC call options—about 73% above the average daily call volume. The activity suggests increased speculative bullish interest, though it does not guarantee further gains.
• Neutral Sentiment: The dispute is tied to a broader wave of tokenized stocks and AMC-related crypto assets. Reports that one AMC-inspired token generated extraordinary returns may be attracting attention, but token performance does not directly represent ownership or value in AMC’s underlying shares. Crypto Trader Turns $3,000 Into $2.1 Million
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag AMC’s substantial leverage and cash-flow risks. The new distribution strategy may provide long-term upside, but it also adds execution risk and does not resolve the company’s underlying financial challenges. AMC distribution and financial risks

AMC Entertainment Price Performance

Shares of AMC opened at $2.65 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.37 billion, a PE ratio of -2.48 and a beta of 2.01. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $2.36 and its 200 day moving average price is $1.81. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. has a 12-month low of $0.93 and a 12-month high of $3.18.

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) last issued its earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.17. The business had revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.50 billion. As a group, research analysts anticipate that AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. will post -0.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AMC Entertainment Profile

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.