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 Ratio11.97
Current Ratio2.64
Quick Ratio2.64
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.15
Forward P/E Ratio8.23
P/E Growth1.44
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.81 billion
Price / Sales1.38
Cash Flow$25.8314 per share
Price / Cash2.61
Book Value$2.68 per share
Price / Book25.16
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.37
Net Income$471.31 million
Net Margins17.41%
Return on Equity355.26%
Return on Assets10.30%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,205
Outstanding Shares57,460,000
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 declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program on Thursday, June 8th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $500,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 13.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's earnings last quarter?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock (NASDAQ:AMCX) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 10th. The company reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.18 by $0.47. The firm had revenue of $741 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $720.56 million. AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock had a net margin of 17.41% and a return on equity of 355.26%. AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's quarterly revenue was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.10 EPS. 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?
13 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock. Their forecasts range from $54.00 to $67.44. On average, they anticipate AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's share price to reach $59.8440 in the next twelve months. 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), Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (LBRDK), Liberty Broadband Corp Series A (LBRDA), Discovery Inc Series C (DISCK), Altice USA (ATUS), 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 (LILA), Liberty Latin America Ltd Class C (LILAK), MSG Networks (MSGN) and Videocon d2h (VDTH).
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, 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 INC Common Stock been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about AMCX stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock earned a media sentiment score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the company an impact score of 45.67 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's major shareholders?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.59%), Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC (3.24%), LSV Asset Management (3.13%), Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (1.70%), Boston Partners (1.31%) and Gabelli Funds LLC (1.24%). 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 JPMorgan Chase & Co., Fort L.P., BlackRock Inc., Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC, Pinnacle Associates Ltd., Wells Fargo & Company MN, New York State Common Retirement Fund and CT Mason. 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 bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LSV Asset Management, Summit Trail Advisors LLC, Matarin Capital Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Heartland Advisors Inc., KBC Group NV, Engineers Gate Manager LP and Guggenheim Capital 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 $67.42.
How big of a company is AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock?
AMC NETWORKS INC Common Stock has a market capitalization of $3.83 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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