AMC Networks Inc. owns and operates various cable television's brands delivering content to audiences, and a platform to distributors and advertisers in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, National Networks; and International and Other. The National Networks segment operates five distributed entertainment programming networks under the AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV names in high definition and standard definition formats. This segment distributes its networks in the United States through cable and other multichannel video programming distribution platforms, such as direct broadcast satellite and platforms operated by telecommunications providers. The International and Other segment delivers entertaining and acclaimed programming services for subscribers in approximately 140 countries and territories, including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the parts of Asia and Africa. This segment also operates in independent film distribution business that distributes films across various media platforms, including theaters, cable/satellite video on demand, cable network television, streaming/downloading to internet-connected screens, and DVDs. The company also provides subscription streaming services. AMC Networks Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryCable & Satellite
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNASDAQ:AMCX
CUSIP00164V10
Phone212-324-8500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio16.00
Current Ratio2.46
Quick Ratio2.46
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio8.42
Forward P/E Ratio7.45
P/E Growth1.01
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.81 billion
Price / Sales1.26
Cash Flow$26.3093 per share
Price / Cash2.36
Book Value$2.68 per share
Price / Book23.17
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.37
Net Income$471.31 million
Net Margins17.22%
Return on Equity278.30%
Return on Assets9.74%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,205
Outstanding Shares56,930,000
Market Cap$3.43 billion
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock (NASDAQ:AMCX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock symbol?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AMCX."
How will AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock buyback program work?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, June 8th 2017, which allows the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 13.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's earnings last quarter?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock (NASDAQ:AMCX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 2nd. The company reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $761.39 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $731.99 million. AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock had a return on equity of 278.30% and a net margin of 17.22%. The business's revenue was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.88 earnings per share. View AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's Earnings History.
When is AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AMCX?
15 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock. Their predictions range from $55.00 to $73.00. On average, they anticipate AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock price to reach $61.7033 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.6%. View Analyst Price Targets for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock?
15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock.
Who are some of AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock include DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC. Common Stock (DISCA), Altice USA (ATUS), Discovery Inc Series C (DISCK), Viacom, Inc. Class B (VIAB), Qurate Retail Inc Series B (QRTEB), Shaw Communications Inc Class B (SJR), ITV PLC/ADR (ITVPY), Roku (ROKU), Cable One (CABO), Liberty Latin America Ltd Class C (LILAK), Liberty Latin America Ltd Class A (LILA), MSG Networks (MSGN), WideOpenWest (WOW), Videocon d2h (VDTH) and Hemisphere Media Group (HMTV).
Who are AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's key executives?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles F. Dolan, Exec. Chairman (Age 92)
- Mr. Joshua W. Sapan, Pres & CEO (Age 67)
- Mr. Sean S. Sullivan, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Edward A. Carroll, Chief Operating Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. James G. Gallagher, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 60)
Has AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about AMCX stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock earned a media and rumor sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the company an impact score of 47.21 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View Recent Headlines for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock.
Who are AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's major shareholders?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include LSV Asset Management (3.55%), Investec Asset Management LTD (2.56%), Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC (2.11%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.75%), Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (1.71%) and Boston Partners (1.40%). Company insiders that own AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock stock include Edward A Carroll and James Gallagher. View Institutional Ownership Trends for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock.
Which major investors are selling AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock stock?
AMCX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC, Pinnacle Associates Ltd., Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research Inc., FMR LLC, Investec Asset Management LTD, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Fort L.P.. Company insiders that have sold AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock company stock in the last year include Edward A Carroll and James Gallagher. View Insider Buying and Selling for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock.
Which major investors are buying AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock stock?
AMCX stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, WINTON GROUP Ltd, LSV Asset Management, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Impax Asset Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Investec Asset Management PTY Ltd and Capital Analysts LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock.
How do I buy shares of AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock?
Shares of AMCX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock price today?
One share of AMCX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $62.09.
How big of a company is AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock has a market capitalization of $3.43 billion and generates $2.81 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $471.31 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.37 on an earnings per share basis. AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock employs 2,205 workers across the globe.
How can I contact AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's mailing address is 11 PENN PLAZA, NEW YORK NY, 10001. The company can be reached via phone at 212-324-8500 or via email at [email protected]
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