AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.04 EPS

Posted by Brian Himes on Nov 5th, 2026

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC – Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.04, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $1.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.66 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($0.21) EPS. The company’s revenue was up 31.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

Here are the key takeaways from AMC Entertainment’s conference call:

AMC reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.711 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $347.5 million, with net income of $109.3 million versus a $298.2 million loss a year earlier. Attendance and admissions revenue grew faster than industry averages in both the U.S. and Europe.
Management expects AMC to be free cash flow positive for full-year 2026, after generating $124.7 million in free cash flow over the first nine months. The company ended Q3 with $751.9 million in cash.
AMC refinanced 97% of its debt, extending most maturities to 2031 and 2033 and simplifying its capital structure. The refinancing lowers the average borrowing cost, but the company still carries substantial debt, including a $1.12 billion loan with an 11.25% interest rate.
Management pointed to strong box-office momentum—including October domestic box office growth of about 35%—and expects a solid 2027 slate, while acknowledging that film performance is difficult to forecast. Premium large-format and XL screens, which make up 8% of U.S. screens, generated 31% of U.S. admissions revenue in Q3.
AMC plans to pursue growth through theater upgrades, premium experiences, and operational improvements, including testing AI to improve film scheduling. Executives said they expect to increase 2027 capital spending if box-office and cash-flow trends hold, while prioritizing projects they believe offer high returns.

AMC Entertainment Stock Performance

Shares of AMC Entertainment stock traded down $0.35 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $3.17. 24,912,525 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 34,803,070. The firm has a market cap of $2.83 billion, a PE ratio of -2.96 and a beta of 2.03. AMC Entertainment has a 1 year low of $0.93 and a 1 year high of $3.77. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $2.85 and its 200 day moving average is $2.00.

More AMC Entertainment News

Here are the key news stories impacting AMC Entertainment this week:

Positive Sentiment: Record quarterly performance: AMC reported $1.71 billion in revenue, up 31.6% year over year, and $109.3 million in net income, reversing a year-earlier loss. Adjusted EPS was $0.13, above the cited consensus estimate of $0.09, and adjusted EBITDA also reached a record. AMC Q3 results
Positive Sentiment: Cash flow and outlook: Management expects positive free cash flow for full-year 2026, which would strengthen the recovery case if achieved. AMC free-cash-flow outlook
Positive Sentiment: Refinancing and theater investment: AMC said it completed refinancing for 97% of its debt and highlighted premium-theater expansion, potentially easing near-term financing pressure while supporting future growth. Earnings-call highlights
Negative Sentiment: Debt remains a key risk: Despite the refinancing, AMC still has roughly $4 billion in debt. Investors may question whether the box-office rebound and cash generation will be enough to reduce that burden over time. AMC debt and subscriber outlook

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AMC has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Zacks Research upgraded shares of AMC Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Needham & Company LLC set a $3.50 target price on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Roth Capital reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of AMC Entertainment from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “sell” rating and issued a $2.20 price target (up from $1.80) on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, AMC Entertainment currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $2.67.

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About AMC Entertainment

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc is one of the world’s largest theatrical exhibition companies. Through its AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas Group brands, the company operates movie theaters that showcase new film releases and provide audiences with premium viewing experiences.

AMC’s theater offerings include standard and large-format screens, IMAX and Dolby Cinema experiences, reserved seating, mobile and online ticketing, and food and beverage services. The company also operates loyalty programs, including AMC Stubs, and offers subscription and membership products in select markets.

Founded in 1920, AMC serves moviegoers primarily in the United States and Europe.