AMC Networks (AMCX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) is an entertainment company that develops, produces, and distributes television and streaming content. Its portfolio includes the AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv networks, which feature scripted and unscripted series, films, documentaries, and other original programming.

The company also operates a range of direct-to-consumer streaming services, including AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and HIDIVE. These platforms offer original series, movies, genre-focused programming, and content from AMC Networks’ television brands and production businesses. The company also licenses and distributes content through third-party television, digital, and streaming platforms.

AMC Networks traces its roots to Rainbow Media, a Cablevision subsidiary that operated several specialty television networks. It became an independent publicly traded company in 2011 following its separation from Cablevision and adopted the AMC Networks name. The company serves audiences primarily in the United States and also distributes its programming and streaming services in international markets. Kristin Dolan has served as chief executive officer since 2023.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.99 to $12.31
• 50-Day Range: $9.71 to $12.85
• 52-Week Range: $6.47 to $12.93
• Volume: 19,408 shs
• Average Volume: 518,602 shs
• Market Capitalization: $507.79 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $10.33
• Consensus Rating: Strong Sell

AMC Networks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AMC Networks scored higher than 28% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 185th out of 246 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Sell

Consensus Rating

AMC Networks has received a consensus rating of Strong Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.40, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Downside Risk

AMC Networks has a consensus price target of $10.33, representing about 15.1% downside from its current price of $12.17.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

AMC Networks has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for AMC Networks are expected to grow by 10.33% in the coming year, from $2.42 to $2.67 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AMC Networks is -14.84, 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 -14.84, 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 0.51. 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

20.02% 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 14.54, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AMC Networks has recently decreased by 2.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.56

News Sentiment

AMC Networks has a news sentiment score of 0.56. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for AMC Networks this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.3 / 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

16.13% 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/30/2026
• Today: 9/14/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Communication Services
• Industry: Media
• Sub-Industry: Broadcasting
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AMCX
• CIK: 1514991
• Web: www.amcglobalmedia.com
• Phone: (212) 324-8500
• Fax: 302-636-5454
• Employees: 1,738
• Year Founded: 1980

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for AMC Networks: $10.33
• High Price Target: $11.00
• Low Price Target: $10.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -15.1%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.40
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.82)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 5.03
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $89.40 million
• Net Margins: -0.88%
• Pretax Margin: -0.28%
• Return on Equity: 3.76%
• Return on Assets: 0.96%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.76
• Current Ratio: 1.76
• Quick Ratio: 1.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.31 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.22
• Cash Flow: $25.35 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 0.48
• Book Value: $23.74 per share
• Price / Book: 0.51

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 41,250,000
• Free Float: 34,596,000
• Market Cap: $502.01 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.35