AMC Networks (AMCX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) is a global entertainment company that specializes in the development, production and distribution of premium content for television and streaming platforms. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates a portfolio of pay television channels in the U.S. and abroad, and offers direct-to-consumer streaming services that feature both original programming and licensed fare. AMC Networks is best known for critically acclaimed series such as “Breaking Bad,” “Mad Men” and “The Walking Dead,” and it continues to invest in new scripted and unscripted content across a range of genres.

The company’s core television networks in the United States include AMC, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv, while its joint venture with BBC Studios supports BBC America. AMC Networks also owns and operates subscription streaming services—AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK—each targeting distinct audiences with curated libraries and exclusive premieres. Revenue is generated through a combination of affiliate fees paid by distributors, advertising sales on its ad-supported networks and subscription fees from its OTT platforms.

AMC Networks traces its origins to Rainbow Programming Services, which launched the AMC channel in 1984. After operating as a division of Cablevision for decades, the company completed its IPO in March 2011 and rebranded as AMC Networks Inc. in 2013. Through its international arm, AMC Networks International, the company extends its reach to more than 125 countries across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.

The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Christina Spade, who oversees strategic growth initiatives and day-to-day operations. AMC Networks’ executive team combines expertise in content creation, digital technology and global distribution, positioning the company to navigate a rapidly evolving media landscape and deliver compelling entertainment experiences to audiences worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.85 to $7.97
• 50-Day Range: $5.63 to $8.40
• 52-Week Range: $5.41 to $10.60
• Volume: 1.08 million shs
• Average Volume: 556,160 shs
• Market Capitalization: $341.22 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.38
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

AMC Networks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AMC Networks scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 221st out of 293 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

AMC Networks has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 5 sell ratings.

Downside Risk

AMC Networks has a consensus price target of $5.38, representing about 31.9% downside from its current price of $7.89.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

AMC Networks has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -7.63%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for AMC Networks are expected to decrease by -7.63% in the coming year, from $2.62 to $2.42 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AMC Networks is -1.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of AMC Networks is -1.81, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

AMC Networks has a P/B Ratio of 0.39. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.33% of the float of AMC Networks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AMC Networks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AMC Networks has recently increased by 2.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

AMC Networks does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

AMC Networks does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.49

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.33% of the float of AMC Networks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AMC Networks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AMC Networks has recently increased by 2.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.73

News Sentiment

AMC Networks has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for AMC Networks this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added AMC Networks to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, AMC Networks insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

15.62% of the stock of AMC Networks is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

78.51% of the stock of AMC Networks is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AMCX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AMCX shares performed this year?

AMC Networks' stock was trading at $9.90 at the start of the year. Since then, AMCX stock has decreased by 20.3% and is now trading at $7.89.

How were AMC Networks' earnings last quarter?

AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:AMCX) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August, 8th. The company reported $0.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.54 by $0.15. The company's quarterly revenue was down 4.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of AMC Networks?

Shares of AMCX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of AMC Networks own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AMC Networks investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA) and AT&T (T).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/08/2025
• Today: 10/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: BRDCST - RADIO/TV
• Sub-Industry: Cable & Satellite
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AMCX
• CIK: 1514991
• Web: www.amcnetworks.com
• Phone: (212) 324-8500
• Fax: 302-636-5454
• Employees: 1,800
• Year Founded: 1980

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for AMC Networks: $5.38
• High Price Target: $6.00
• Low Price Target: $4.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -31.8%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.86
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.37)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 3.01
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$226.55 million
• Net Margins: -7.42%
• Pretax Margin: -5.45%
• Return on Equity: 15.73%
• Return on Assets: 3.47%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.11
• Current Ratio: 2.07
• Quick Ratio: 2.07

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.35 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.15
• Cash Flow: $27.19 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 0.29
• Book Value: $20.04 per share
• Price / Book: 0.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 43,384,000
• Free Float: 36,607,000
• Market Cap: $342.08 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.47