Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC – Get Free Report) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Reduce” from the seven brokerages that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have assigned a hold recommendation and one has issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $2.32.
Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on AMC shares. Citigroup reduced their price objective on AMC Entertainment from $1.30 to $1.10 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Roth Mkm reduced their price objective on AMC Entertainment from $2.00 to $1.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Macquarie Infrastructure reduced their price objective on AMC Entertainment from $3.00 to $2.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st.
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Key Headlines Impacting AMC Entertainment
- Positive Sentiment: Magnite partnership expands AMC’s ad monetization options for AMC Global Media, enabling programmatic buyers to purchase AMC’s linear and streaming inventory through a single access point — could boost non-ticket revenue and advertiser demand. AMC Global Media’s Unified Streaming and Linear Programmatic Buying Capabilities Now Available Through Magnite
- Positive Sentiment: Strong box-office performance for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie supports higher theater attendance and concession sales, a direct revenue tailwind for AMC if the trend continues. Investors may view this as short-term demand support. Super Mario Dominates Box Office: Will Nintendo, Comcast Or AMC Stock Be The Biggest Winner?
- Positive Sentiment: CEO Adam Aron publicly backing David Ellison’s promise of a high-volume film output from a potential Paramount–Warner consolidation signals confidence in a steady future content pipeline, which could benefit theater demand over time. AMC CEO Adam Aron Is a ‘Big Believer’ David Ellison Will Make Good on Pledge for 30 Films a Year From Paramount-Warner
- Neutral Sentiment: Market note: recent coverage highlighted that AMC’s share price moved lower on the day, reflecting investor caution as the news mix evolves. AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed or solicited investors about class-action suits related to past APE-related disclosures and dividend treatment; litigation risk can pressure the stock through potential fines, legal costs, and investor uncertainty. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
- Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP also issued an investor alert about class-action claims related to AMC/APE, amplifying legal headlines and deadlines that could increase selling pressure. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – AMC; APE
- Negative Sentiment: AMC raised its Stubs A‑List subscription fees, a move that may boost near-term subscription revenue but risks churn and negative PR, potentially reducing attendance and lifetime customer value. AMC Stubs A-List Just Got More Expensive
AMC Entertainment Price Performance
Shares of AMC opened at $1.63 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $860.51 million, a P/E ratio of -1.24 and a beta of 1.80. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $1.19 and a 200 day moving average price of $1.82. AMC Entertainment has a 12 month low of $0.93 and a 12 month high of $4.08.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Saturday, January 31st. The company reported ($0.24) EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter. As a group, research analysts anticipate that AMC Entertainment will post -1.38 earnings per share for the current year.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On AMC Entertainment
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AMC. UBS Group AG boosted its stake in AMC Entertainment by 4,537.9% during the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 23,194,957 shares of the company’s stock valued at $67,265,000 after purchasing an additional 22,694,842 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in AMC Entertainment by 13.1% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 50,119,260 shares of the company’s stock valued at $145,346,000 after purchasing an additional 5,793,996 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC bought a new position in AMC Entertainment during the 3rd quarter valued at $4,827,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its stake in AMC Entertainment by 87.6% during the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 3,120,561 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,868,000 after purchasing an additional 1,457,493 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC boosted its stake in AMC Entertainment by 20.6% during the 4th quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 8,009,819 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,495,000 after purchasing an additional 1,369,000 shares in the last quarter. 28.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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.
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