AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC – Free Report) had its target price reduced by Citigroup from $1.30 to $1.10 in a report published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a sell rating on the stock.
A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on AMC. Wall Street Zen cut shares of AMC Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Macquarie Infrastructure lowered their price target on AMC Entertainment from $3.00 to $2.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research cut AMC Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Roth Mkm decreased their target price on AMC Entertainment from $2.00 to $1.50 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $2.32.
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AMC Entertainment Stock Performance
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Saturday, January 31st. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter. Sell-side analysts predict that AMC Entertainment will post -1.38 EPS for the current year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AMC. UBS Group AG grew its holdings in AMC Entertainment by 4,537.9% during the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 23,194,957 shares of the company’s stock valued at $67,265,000 after buying an additional 22,694,842 shares during the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP lifted its position in shares of AMC Entertainment by 17,925.0% in the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 11,998,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,195,000 after acquiring an additional 11,931,950 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of AMC Entertainment by 13.1% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 50,119,260 shares of the company’s stock valued at $145,346,000 after acquiring an additional 5,793,996 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new stake in AMC Entertainment during the 3rd quarter worth about $4,827,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in AMC Entertainment by 87.6% in the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 3,120,561 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,868,000 after purchasing an additional 1,457,493 shares during the last quarter. 28.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting AMC Entertainment
Here are the key news stories impacting AMC Entertainment this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Company highlighted strong revenue growth and record per‑patron revenue in Q4, which supports pricing power and revenue-per-customer trends even as attendance softens. Earnings Highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Management flagged the opportunity to close underperforming theaters to cut costs and improve network efficiency—an actionable operational lever that could help margins if executed. Theater Closures Article
- Neutral Sentiment: Roth MKM lowered its price target to $1.50 and now has a “neutral” rating—this reduces upside expectations from prior levels but still implies material upside vs. the current quote. Roth MKM Note
- Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha posted the full Q4 2025 earnings call transcript—useful for investors parsing management tone and balance‑sheet commentary beyond the headline metrics. Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Citigroup cut its price target to $1.10 and assigned a “sell” rating, signaling downward analyst pressure and reduced confidence in near‑term recovery. Citigroup Note
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple class‑action lawsuits were filed/announced (Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman; Portnoy Law Firm) alleging securities harms related to prior periods—these create legal overhang, potential settlement costs and distraction risk. Deadlines for lead plaintiff motions are noted for April 20, 2026. Bronstein Notice Portnoy Notice
- Negative Sentiment: Despite revenue strength, AMC reported a quarterly net loss and noted declining global attendance and screen counts—these are structural headwinds for long‑term revenue and cash generation. Valuation & Earnings Analysis
About AMC Entertainment
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc operates as a leading movie exhibition company, specializing in the presentation of theatrical motion pictures across a network of multiplex cinemas. The company’s core business activities encompass ticket sales, concession and refreshment services, and the licensing of premium viewing formats. AMC offers a variety of auditorium experiences, including IMAX®, Dolby Cinema™, and Cinemark’s RealD 3D systems, designed to enhance audience engagement through superior sound, visual clarity, and seating comfort.
Originally founded in 1920 with its first theatre in Kansas City, AMC has evolved into one of the largest theater chains in the world.
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