AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) Given Average Recommendation of “Reduce” by Analysts

Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) have been given an average rating of “Reduce” by the eight analysts that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a hold recommendation and one has assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $2.32.

Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Zacks Research downgraded AMC Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of AMC Entertainment from $1.30 to $1.10 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen cut shares of AMC Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Macquarie Infrastructure cut their price objective on AMC Entertainment from $3.00 to $2.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its position 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 purchasing an additional 41,860 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its stake in 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 buying an additional 164,740 shares during the period. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new position in shares of AMC Entertainment during the 2nd quarter worth about $42,000. Bogart Wealth LLC raised its holdings in AMC Entertainment by 83.3% in the second quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 22,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after purchasing an additional 10,000 shares during the period. Finally, May Hill Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of AMC Entertainment in the second quarter worth about $34,000. 28.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting AMC Entertainment

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company highlighted strong revenue growth and record per‑patron revenue in Q4, which supports pricing power and revenue-per-customer trends even as attendance softens. Earnings Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Management flagged the opportunity to close underperforming theaters to cut costs and improve network efficiency—an actionable operational lever that could help margins if executed. Theater Closures Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Roth MKM lowered its price target to $1.50 and now has a “neutral” rating—this reduces upside expectations from prior levels but still implies material upside vs. the current quote. Roth MKM Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha posted the full Q4 2025 earnings call transcript—useful for investors parsing management tone and balance‑sheet commentary beyond the headline metrics. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup cut its price target to $1.10 and assigned a “sell” rating, signaling downward analyst pressure and reduced confidence in near‑term recovery. Citigroup Note
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple class‑action lawsuits were filed/announced (Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman; Portnoy Law Firm) alleging securities harms related to prior periods—these create legal overhang, potential settlement costs and distraction risk. Deadlines for lead plaintiff motions are noted for April 20, 2026. Bronstein Notice Portnoy Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Despite revenue strength, AMC reported a quarterly net loss and noted declining global attendance and screen counts—these are structural headwinds for long‑term revenue and cash generation. Valuation & Earnings Analysis

AMC Entertainment Trading Down 0.4%

AMC Entertainment stock opened at $1.17 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $1.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $2.24. AMC Entertainment has a 52 week low of $1.15 and a 52 week high of $4.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $598.68 million, a P/E ratio of -0.89 and a beta of 1.77.

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) last released its quarterly earnings data on Saturday, January 31st. The company reported ($0.24) EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter. As a group, equities analysts predict that AMC Entertainment will post -1.38 EPS for the current year.

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.