AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Stock Price Down 5.8% – Here’s What Happened

Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) fell 5.8% on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $2.48 and last traded at $2.4950. Approximately 6,277,647 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 83% from the average session volume of 36,827,031 shares. The stock had previously closed at $2.65.

Trending Headlines about AMC Entertainment

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

• Positive Sentiment: AMC’s A-List subscription program exceeded 1.1 million members in the second quarter, more than doubling over five years. The recurring-revenue base could support higher visit frequency and increased food-and-beverage spending as the movie slate improves, although execution will determine the financial benefit. Can AMC’s 1.1M A-List Members Drive More Visits & Boost Guest Spend?
• Positive Sentiment: AMC Theatres plans to broadcast the 2026 Rocket League World Championship Finals at 50 locations. Alternative content can generate incremental ticket, concession and advertising revenue, though the event is unlikely to materially change near-term results by itself. AMC Theatres to Present Rocket League World Championship Finals
• Neutral Sentiment: Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev responded to AMC CEO Adam Aron’s criticism of tokenized stocks. The exchange keeps AMC visible among retail investors, but the controversy has produced volatility rather than a clearly identifiable improvement in AMC’s operating fundamentals. Robinhood CEO responds to AMC CEO Adam Aron’s criticism
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that AMC will pay $120 million to settle a Walking Dead profits lawsuit refer to AMC Global Media/AMC Networks, not AMC Entertainment Holdings. The headlines may create confusion, but investors should not automatically treat the settlement as a liability of NYSE: AMC. AMC will pay $120 million to settle Walking Dead profits lawsuit

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently weighed in on AMC. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of AMC Entertainment from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a report on Monday, August 31st. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Roth Capital set a $1.50 price target on AMC Entertainment in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Zacks Research cut AMC Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC set a $3.50 price objective on AMC Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $2.53.

AMC Entertainment Trading Down 3.3%

The firm has a market capitalization of $2.21 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.31 and a beta of 2.01. The business has a 50 day moving average of $2.40 and a 200-day moving average of $1.84.

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.17. The company had revenue of $1.60 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.50 billion. On average, analysts anticipate that AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. will post -0.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of AMC Entertainment

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AMC. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in shares of AMC Entertainment by 21.1% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 240,255 shares of the company’s stock worth $690,000 after buying an additional 41,860 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in AMC Entertainment by 30.2% in the 1st 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 last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in AMC Entertainment by 19.8% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,820,405 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,643,000 after buying an additional 300,376 shares during the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. lifted its stake in AMC Entertainment by 89.6% in the 2nd quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 55,685 shares of the company’s stock valued at $173,000 after acquiring an additional 26,310 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its stake in AMC Entertainment by 9.2% in the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 102,506 shares of the company’s stock valued at $315,000 after acquiring an additional 8,629 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 28.80% of the company’s stock.

AMC Entertainment Company 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.