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AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc

AMC
$1.94USD↓-6.28%-0.13 today

MARKET CAP

1.7B

P/E (TTM)

—

FWD P/E

—

DAY RANGE

$2 – $2

52W RANGE

$1
$4

AI Summary

Stalk
StalkMedium

AMC remains in a Stage 3 distribution phase with bearish medium-term structure, evidenced by lower highs off the June peak and price chopping around flat-to-declining short EMAs. Short-term price is hovering around the 9/20 EMA cluster after a modest pullback, offering no clear bearish entry at present. Long-term downtrend persists, and continued distribution suggests eventual downside resolution. We recommend stalking rallies into the 9/20 EMA zone for potential sell setups under the Speculative strategy.

  • ↑North American box office revenue rose 22% YoY; strong 2026 film slate ahead.
  • ↑Q1 adjusted EBITDA reached $38.3 M, up $96 M YoY—highest since 2019.
  • ↓Net debt stands at ~$3.9 B with high leverage; rate hikes could pressure cash flow.
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) is a leading global player in the theatrical exhibition industry, operating theaters across the U.S. and Europe. The company is navigating recovery through strategic initiatives including premium formats, an engaging loyalty program, and diversified content offerings such as live events. AMC's market position is bolstered by its substantial share of the domestic box office and its ongoing adaptation to evolving consumer preferences in the post-pandemic landscape.

Bull says

  • ↑North American box office revenue rose 22% YoY; strong 2026 film slate ahead.
  • ↑Q1 adjusted EBITDA reached $38.3 M, up $96 M YoY—highest since 2019.
  • ↑Refinanced $400 M of maturing debt to 2031; total debt cut from $5 B to $3.9 B.
  • ↑Investing in premium formats and Arena One to boost rev share and F&B sales.
  • ↑AMC Stubs loyalty now exceeds 1 M A-List members, ~50% of ticket buyers.
  • ↑$339 M cash reserves and solid liquidity support growth amid market volatility.

Bear says

  • ↓Net debt stands at ~$3.9 B with high leverage; rate hikes could pressure cash flow.
  • ↓North American box office outcomes fluctuate; underperforming releases risk revenue drops.
  • ↓Economic headwinds (recession fears, oil price swings) may curb consumer leisure spend.
  • ↓Streaming services and rival chains threaten market share and premium pricing power.
  • ↓Negative profitability and earnings yield factors signal weak conversion of revenue to profit.
  • ↓Analysts project full-year EPS of -$0.23, underscoring ongoing profitability challenges.

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Earnings Call · Q4 2025 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 02-27-2026neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • we grew consolidated revenue by 4.6% versus 2024 to more than $4.8 billion as we welcomed more than 219 million guests to our theaters across the globe.
  • We achieved these consolidated financial results with record-setting per patron revenue and per patron profit metrics. Admissions revenue per patron grew 5.9% to a record of $12.09. Food and beverage revenue per patron grew 5.1% to a record of $7.62. And total revenue per patron grew 6.8% to another record of $22.10.
  • This metric grew 7.2% to yet another record setting $14.80. This measure of per patron profitability is now 51% higher than in pre-pandemic 2019, underscoring the meaningful improvements that we have made to the business over the last few years.

Bear points

  • With attendance at our international theaters down 5.5% versus the prior year, revenue grew by 4.6% or was flat in constant currency and adjusted either declined by 2.1% or 10% in constant currency.
  • Our free cash flow for the year was a use of cash equal to $366 million. It's very important to note that this negative free cash flow was entirely related to the first quarter of 2025.
  • Even so, the trajectory clearly remained positive, and AMC once again distinguished itself through consistent outperformance, exceeding the expectations of many who doubted us.
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