Loading…
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
$1.2B
Market Cap
13.6
P/E
22.98
PEG
0.4%
ROCE
34.6%
ROE
-4.29
D/E
0.6%
OPM
-21.9%
% from 52W High
80
α RS
🔍 AMC is showing a sector-leadership setup because Sector RRG has Communication Services in the Leading quadrant with the trail still rolling over, RS Rating is 80, and an ECS of 89.8 last quarter. Net: Broad signal stack, not a recommendation. ? RRG RS Rating ECS
Sources
Communication Services in Leading quadrant · RS Rating 80 · ECS 89.8
⚖️ Compare 🔒 Generate Report 🔒 Research Packet 📚 Guides
🌏 Global Investor Returns
Currency-adjusted total returns for AMC including FX impact
🌏
Click 🌏 Returns tab to load data
📈 Price History
Ratio Health
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
By Category
📊 Sector Averages
About

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. engages in the theatrical exhibition business in the United States and internationally. It owns, operates, or has interests in theatres. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

Key Ratios Snapshot
📈 Growth Pattern
📊 Quick Scorecard
Loading…
⭐ Superinvestors Holding AMC
View All Superinvestors →
Manager Shares Value % of Fund Period
Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 7.82M $7.7M 0.01% Mar 2026
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management 1.70M $1.7M 0.00% Mar 2026

SEC Form 13F data. 45-day lag from quarter end.

🔒
Premium Feature
AI-generated 10-section company profile — business model, financials, strengths, risks & management quality
Upgrade to Premium
Already a member? Log in
📐
3-Statement Financial Model
Bear / Base / Bull projections · DCF fair value · Reverse-DCF
Open Model →
📊 MIXED AMC best Q1 Adjusted EBITDA since 2019, up $96M YoY.
Revenue & Profitability
Consolidated Q1 2026 revenue exceeded $1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA was $38.3 million, the best first-quarter result in seven years and a year-over-year improvement of $96 million. Per-patron contribution margin reached a record $15.19, up 6% year-over-year. Domestic total revenue per patron was 53% higher than pre-pandemic Q1 2019, and domestic contribution margin per patron was up 67% over the same period.
Outlook
Management is highly optimistic about the 2026 film slate, calling it 'bigger, bolder, deeper' and expecting a record post-pandemic box office for the full year. They estimate the full-year domestic box office could be $500 million to $1.2 billion larger than 2025. Positive industry developments include renewed studio commitments to extended theatrical windows (at least 45 days), labor peace with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA, and Netflix's decision to give Narnia a global theatrical release. These factors support revenue growth and operating leverage.
Growth Drivers
Key growth levers include operating leverage as box office revenues rise, expansion of premium large format screens (e.g., XL screens could double by end of 2025), and installation of premium Club Rocker seats in 30 high-grossing U.S. theaters. The new Arena One live concert product is expected to drive incremental attendance and revenue. International performance in Europe is improving significantly, with per-patron metrics growing. Merchandise revenue, which became a ~$100 million business in 2025, is expected to grow 20% per annum.
Balance Sheet & CapEx
First-quarter 2026 capital expenditures net of lease incentives were $28.4 million. Full-year 2026 CapEx guidance remains unchanged at $175 million to $225 million net of lease incentives. Investments are directed toward premium large format screens, laser projection technology, and new seating (Club Rocker seats) in high-potential theaters. The Arena One live concert product was implemented with 'essentially no upfront spending' by AMC.
Margins
Operating leverage is a central theme: as revenues rise, EBITDA grows at a faster rate. Consolidated contribution margin per patron hit a record $15.19 in Q1 2026, up 6% year-over-year and 57% higher than pre-pandemic Q1 2019. Domestic contribution margin per patron is up 67% versus pre-pandemic, while international is up 38.6% (35.4% in constant currency). The company benefits from cost discipline, merchandise growth, and falling interest costs as leverage improves.
Key Risks
Management acknowledged that challenges remain and the company is 'not entirely out of the woods yet.' The primary risk is dependence on box office recovery; however, the strong 2026 film slate and operating leverage mitigate this. A Q&A question raised the potential need for consumer relearning regarding longer theatrical windows. Debt levels, while improved, remain a consideration; cash burn in Q1 was attributed to seasonality, and free cash flow is a focus.
Generated by AI · Q1 2026 results · Not investment advice
🔒
Free Account Required

Create a free Finmagine account to access Finmagine™ Scorecard.

See how this company scores across 5 dimensions — Financial Health, Growth Prospects, Competitive Position, Management Quality, and Valuation — powered by 30+ computed ratios.

Create Free AccountLog In
🔒
Premium Feature

Upgrade to Finmagine Premium to unlock Ask AI.

Get 25 expert AI analysis templates — Business KPIs, Comprehensive, Forensic Governance, Peer Comparison, Risk-Reward, Full Research Report, IPO Decoder, Red Flag Detector, and more — ready to paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity.

Upgrade to PremiumCreate Free Account
🔒
Premium Feature

Upgrade to Finmagine Premium to unlock Peer Comparison.

Compare this company side-by-side against its sector peers with financial metrics, ratio benchmarking, and relative performance across all key dimensions.

Upgrade to PremiumCreate Free Account
✓ 📞 Earnings Call Transcripts (5 quarters) submit a missing quarter
🔍
🔎 See cross-company document search → ?
📞 Earnings Call Transcripts (5)
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2026-07-20
Record Q2 2026 results with revenue up 14.2% to $1.6B and adjusted EBITDA up 70% to $321.4M, driven by strong attendance, premium offerings, and disciplined cost control. Leverage improved, cash flow surged, and outlook remains optimistic for continued growth.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2026-05-05
First quarter Adjusted EBITDA hit a seven-year high, up $96 million year-over-year, with record per-patron revenue and strong box office growth. Debt reduction, new live concert initiatives, and robust merchandising further strengthened financials and outlook.
Q4 2025 Q4 2025 2026-02-24
2025 saw record per-patron metrics, revenue growth, and improved profitability despite a flat industry box office. AMC expects substantial EBITDA growth in 2026, driven by a strong film slate, operating leverage, and continued portfolio optimization.
Q3 2025 Q3 2025 2025-11-05
Q3 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA exceeded expectations, with record per-patron metrics and increased U.S. market share. Despite industry-wide softness, operational efficiency and strategic initiatives drove strong results, and a robust Q4 and 2026 are anticipated.
Q2 2025 Q2 2025 2025-08-11
Q2 2025 delivered record revenue and EBITDA growth, with strong per-patron metrics and cash flow, driven by a resurgent box office, premium offerings, and strategic pricing. Debt maturities were extended, and the outlook for 2025–2026 is highly optimistic.
🔒
Premium Feature

Upgrade to Finmagine Premium to unlock Catalyst Timeline.

Every result, order win, insider trade, ECS update, earnings-call, and SEC announcement for this company — in one chronological lane.

Upgrade to PremiumCreate Free Account
🔒
Premium Feature

Upgrade to Finmagine Premium to unlock Full Report.

Read the complete Finmagine™ investment research report — comprehensive fundamental analysis, business model assessment, competitive positioning, and investment recommendation.

Upgrade to PremiumCreate Free Account

📊 Analysis Methodology

This comprehensive investment analysis was conducted using The Finmagine™ Stock Analysis & Ranking Methodology, a proprietary framework that systematically evaluates stocks across five critical dimensions: Financial Health, Growth Prospects, Competitive Positioning, Management Quality, and Valuation.

🎯
Discover Our Proven Investment Framework Learn how we analyze and rank stocks using advanced quantitative models, multi-dimensional scoring systems, and dynamic discriminatory ranking techniques that have guided successful investment decisions across market cycles.
📊 Explore The Finmagine™ Methodology

A comprehensive, bias-free framework for analyzing and ranking stocks by Financial Strength, Growth Potential, Competitive Edge, Management Quality, and Value.

Financial Model
Projections are built from each company's audited annual financials (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) over the last 5 fiscal years. Forward assumptions — revenue growth %, EBITDA margin, D&A (USD millions), interest expense, tax rate, and capex — are AI-generated using historical context and refreshed twice a year: after the December results season and after the September/Q4 results season.

DCF Valuation
Fair Value = Σ(FCFt / (1+WACC)t) + Terminal Value. Terminal Value uses the Gordon Growth Model: FCF5 × (1+g) / (WACC−g). Default WACC: 10% (US risk-free ~4.5%, equity risk premium ~5.5%). Default terminal growth: 3% (long-run US nominal GDP proxy).

CAGR Tracker
Expected 5-year CAGR = (DCF Fair Value / Current Price)1/5 − 1. Assumes fair value is reached in exactly 5 years — a mechanical estimate only.

Data Sources & Limitations
Financial statements sourced from public filings. Prices updated daily. Forward assumptions are AI-generated. All monetary values in USD millions. Non-US ADR companies may have currency conversion inaccuracies. Models are point-in-time and do not update intra-quarter or account for M&A, macro shocks, or extraordinary items.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers — Please read without fail.

Investment Risk:
Investing in securities, including US equities and ETFs, involves inherent risks including the potential loss of principal. All investments are subject to market fluctuations, economic conditions, regulatory changes, and other factors that may affect their value. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This analysis is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice under any circumstances.

No Investment Recommendation:
This analysis does not constitute, nor should it be interpreted as, an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities or financial products. Investors are strongly advised to conduct their own independent research and due diligence and to consult with a licensed financial advisor or an SEC-registered investment adviser before making any investment decisions, taking into account their individual financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment objectives.

Not SEC-Registered:
Finmagine is not registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities authority. Nothing on this platform constitutes investment advice as defined under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author and/or analyst may currently hold or have previously held positions in the securities discussed. Any such positions are not intended to influence the objectivity or independence of the analysis. This research is produced independently and is not sponsored, endorsed, or commissioned by any company or institution.

Information Sources:
The analysis is based on publicly available information including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), annual reports, management commentary, and publicly available financial data. Information is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication but may be subject to change without notice. Readers are encouraged to independently verify all information before acting upon it.

Forward-Looking Statements:
This analysis may contain forward-looking statements, forecasts, or projections that are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Finmagine does not undertake any obligation to update such statements in the future.

Limitation of Liability:
The content is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. Finmagine expressly disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or any losses incurred as a result of reliance on the information provided. Readers assume full responsibility for their investment decisions.