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AMC·AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc

$.
+. (+.%)
High
$1.58
Open
$1.54
Market Cap
0.92B
52W High
$4.08
Low
$1.52
P. Close
$1.51
P/E
-
52W Low
$0.93
Fwd P/E
-6.57
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
68
BUY
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
AMC Theatres saw over 5 million global moviegoers over the Memorial Day weekend, marking its best Thursday-through-Monday U.S. attendance of 2026. This surge was significantly driven by the strong opening of "The Mandalorian and Grogu," which also saw robust merchandise sales. Investors will be watching to see if this momentum carries into the summer blockbuster season and if similar performance can be replicated with upcoming releases. The success of "The Mandalorian and Grogu" highlights the continued demand for major franchise films and the associated ancillary revenue opportunities.
Earnings Summary
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is a prominent theatrical exhibitor operating cinemas across the United States and Europe, primarily focused on delivering the cinematic experience to consumers. As a long-standing player in the entertainment sector, the company competes within the broader landscape of leisure and media consumption. The company's business model is centered on its extensive network of movie theaters, established in 1920, with headquarters in Leawood, Kansas. In its most recent reported quarters, AMC Entertainment experienced a deceleration in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue trends. For Q4 2024, the company reported an actual EPS of -0.18 against an estimate of -0.16333, and revenue of $1.31 billion with no estimate provided. This followed Q4 2025 where actual EPS was -0.17 compared to an estimate of -0.1778, with revenue at $1.29 billion against an estimate of $1.28 billion. The company has shown a mixed beat/miss pattern, beating revenue estimates in Q4 2025 but missing EPS estimates in Q4 2024. Looking at the historical trajectory, year-over-year growth patterns are not clearly discernible with the limited data provided, though the company has missed EPS estimates in the most recent reported quarters. There is a pattern of revenue being reported, but EPS estimates are often negative, suggesting ongoing profitability challenges. Recent news indicates AMC is expanding its food and beverage offerings with new menu items nationwide, aiming to enhance the moviegoing experience and drive incremental revenue. Analysts remain divided on AMC's outlook, with some maintaining Sell ratings due to profitability concerns while others have upgraded to Buy, citing potential box office recovery and improved per-patron economics. Management commentary suggests a lower breakeven point for free cash flow, pointing to potential operational efficiencies. Moving forward, investors will be watching for evidence of improved box office performance and the successful integration and impact of new food offerings on concession sales, as well as continued progress towards operational efficiencies and debt reduction.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.19$-0.17$-0.15$-0.13$-0.12Q4'24Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$-0.13 - -
Q4'25$-0.18$-0.17+4.4%
Q4'24$-0.16$-0.18-10.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.3B$1.3B$1.3B$1.4B$1.4BQ4'24Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$1.4B - -
Q4'25$1.3B$1.3B+0.6%
Q4'24 - $1.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AMC Stock Snapshot

AMC is currently trading at $1.55, giving AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc a market cap of 0.92B. Today's range spans $1.52–$1.58, with shares opening at $1.54 and moving up $0.04 (2.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 68/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year AMC has traded between $0.93 and $4.08 - the current price is +66.4% off the 52-week low and -62.1% from the high.

For Communication Services exposure with leverage to company-specific outcomes, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC) is showing the right signals: 68/100 (BUY), sentiment bullish at 70/100, price $1.55 (in the lower half of its 52-week range within $0.93–$4.08). At 0.92B in market cap, this small-cap has the growth profile that can attract multiple expansion on positive catalysts - a dynamic that larger-cap peers simply can't replicate.

The combination of a BUY technical signal (68/100) and bullish news sentiment (70/100) in a small-cap like AMC (0.92B, Communication Services) creates the kind of setup that shows up in small-cap momentum screens used by growth-oriented funds. At $1.55 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $0.93–$4.08), the stock is not yet crowded — which means the entry risk-reward is better than it will be if the technical and sentiment setup persists and attracts wider institutional attention.

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