About AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX)

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
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryCable & Satellite
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNASDAQ:AMCX
CUSIP00164V10
Phone212-324-8500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio19.07%
Current Ratio2.53%
Quick Ratio2.53%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio7.03
Forward P/E Ratio6.39
P/E Growth0.87
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.81 billion
Price / Sales1.12
Cash Flow$25.5495 per share
Price / Cash2.02
Book Value$2.68 per share
Price / Book19.26
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.37
Net Income$471.31 million
Net Margins16.80%
Return on Equity531.46%
Return on Assets10.26%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,205
Outstanding Shares60,720,000
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is AMC Networks' stock symbol?
AMC Networks trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AMCX."
How will AMC Networks' stock buyback program work?
AMC Networks declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Thursday, June 8th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 13.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were AMC Networks' earnings last quarter?
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) posted its earnings results on Thursday, March, 1st. The company reported $1.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.19. The firm earned $726.93 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $730.82 million. AMC Networks had a net margin of 16.80% and a return on equity of 531.46%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down .4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.30 earnings per share. View AMC Networks' Earnings History.
When is AMC Networks' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AMCX?
12 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for AMC Networks' stock. Their predictions range from $54.00 to $72.00. On average, they anticipate AMC Networks' share price to reach $59.40 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for AMC Networks.
Who are some of AMC Networks' key competitors?
Who are AMC Networks' key executives?
AMC Networks' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles F. Dolan, Exec. Chairman (Age 92)
- Mr. Joshua W. Sapan, Chief Exec. Officer and Pres (Age 67)
- Mr. Sean S. Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer and Exec. VP (Age 51)
- Mr. Edward A. Carroll, Chief Operating Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. James G. Gallagher, Exec. VP and Gen. Counsel (Age 60)
Has AMC Networks been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about AMCX stock have been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, Accern reports. Accern identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. AMC Networks earned a coverage optimism score of 0.15 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the company an impact score of 46.40 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
How do I buy shares of AMC Networks?
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' stock price today?
One share of AMCX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $51.61.
How big of a company is AMC Networks?
AMC Networks has a market capitalization of $3.13 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 employs 2,205 workers across the globe.
How can I contact AMC Networks?
AMC Networks' 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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for AMC Networks (AMCX)
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AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
12 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for AMC Networks in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $59.40, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 15.09%. The high price target for AMCX is $72.00 and the low price target for AMCX is $54.00. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.15 | 2.07 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 11 Hold Rating(s) 1 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 11 Hold Rating(s) 1 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s) 9 Hold Rating(s) 3 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s) 9 Hold Rating(s) 3 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $59.40 | $59.40 | $61.4545 | $59.00 |
Price Target Upside: | 15.09% upside | 15.43% upside | 13.64% upside | 5.96% upside |
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) Consensus Price Target History

AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/22/2016 forward)
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
AMC Networks (NASDAQ AMCX) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 17.67%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 90.42%
AMC Networks (NASDAQ AMCX) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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3/20/2017 | James Gallagher | EVP | Sell | 4,000 | $58.75 | $235,000.00 | 12,260 | |
3/8/2016 | James Lawrence Dolan | Insider | Sell | 65,000 | $66.89 | $4,347,850.00 | | |
11/11/2015 | Marianne Dolan Weber | insider | Sell | 1,000 | $78.28 | $78,280.00 | 810 | |
5/22/2015 | James Gallagher | EVP | Sell | 1,000 | $77.49 | $77,490.00 | | |
5/6/2015 | Edward A Carroll | COO | Sell | 8,250 | $79.20 | $653,400.00 | | |
3/26/2015 | Brian Sweeney | Director | Sell | 1,875 | $73.59 | $137,981.25 | | |
3/17/2015 | John P Giraldo | CAO | Sell | 3,976 | $72.18 | $286,987.68 | | |
5/28/2014 | Patrick Francis Dolan | Insider | Sell | 2,886 | $61.55 | $177,633.30 | | |
3/11/2014 | James Gallagher | EVP | Sell | 3,000 | $76.46 | $229,380.00 | 4,914 | |
8/16/2013 | Edward Carroll | COO | Sell | 7,170 | $65.01 | $466,121.70 | 16,901 | |
8/14/2013 | William Bell | Director | Sell | 5,000 | $67.38 | $336,900.00 | | |
6/17/2013 | Patrick Francis Dolan | Insider | Sell | 300,000 | $62.50 | $18,750,000.00 | | |
5/29/2013 | Joshua W Sapan | CEO | Sell | 93,950 | $66.95 | $6,289,952.50 | | |
10/2/2012 | Luxor Capital Group, Lp | Major Shareholder | Sell | 875,000 | $42.75 | $37,406,250.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
AMC Networks (NASDAQ AMCX) News Headlines
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AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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