Barrington Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for AMC

Key Points

• Barrington Research has reduced AMC Entertainment's Q3 2025 earnings estimates from ($0.05) to ($0.21) per share, reflecting bearish adjustments for the company's financial outlook.
• AMC's current full-year earnings consensus is expected to be ($1.38) per share, with projections for FY2025 and FY2026 also indicating continued losses.
• Despite negative analyst ratings, with a majority suggesting a "hold" status, AMC's stock recently saw a slight increase of 0.3%, opening at $3.08 per share.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC - Free Report) - Analysts at Barrington Research cut their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for AMC Entertainment in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 12th. Barrington Research analyst P. Sholl now expects that the company will earn ($0.21) per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of ($0.05). The consensus estimate for AMC Entertainment's current full-year earnings is ($1.38) per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for AMC Entertainment's FY2025 earnings at ($0.76) EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.08) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.14) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.60) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.36) EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on AMC. Roth Mkm dropped their price target on shares of AMC Entertainment from $3.25 to $3.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 16th. B. Riley began coverage on AMC Entertainment in a report on Friday, May 16th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $3.00 target price on the stock. Citigroup restated a "sell" rating and set a $2.60 target price (up from $2.30) on shares of AMC Entertainment in a report on Thursday, May 29th. Finally, Wedbush upgraded AMC Entertainment from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and raised their target price for the company from $3.00 to $4.00 in a report on Friday, July 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $3.31.

AMC Entertainment Stock Up 0.3%

AMC opened at $3.08 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $3.10 and a 200-day moving average of $3.06. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.33 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.46 and a beta of 1.49. AMC Entertainment has a 12-month low of $2.45 and a 12-month high of $5.56.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AMC Entertainment

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. grew its position in AMC Entertainment by 8.7% during the second quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 44,447 shares of the company's stock worth $138,000 after buying an additional 3,558 shares in the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC grew its position in AMC Entertainment by 15.7% during the fourth quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 28,581 shares of the company's stock worth $114,000 after buying an additional 3,885 shares in the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp grew its position in AMC Entertainment by 24.3% during the first quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 22,517 shares of the company's stock worth $65,000 after buying an additional 4,400 shares in the last quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. grew its position in AMC Entertainment by 5.5% during the first quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 87,655 shares of the company's stock worth $252,000 after buying an additional 4,551 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in AMC Entertainment by 10.1% during the first quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 51,805 shares of the company's stock valued at $149,000 after purchasing an additional 4,756 shares in the last quarter. 28.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About AMC Entertainment

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business. It owns, operates, or has interests in theatres in the United States and Europe. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

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