AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Reaches New 12-Month Low Following Analyst Downgrade

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) hit a new 52-week low on Wednesday after Citigroup lowered their price target on the stock from $1.30 to $1.10. Citigroup currently has a sell rating on the stock. AMC Entertainment traded as low as $1.15 and last traded at $1.1850, with a volume of 18966094 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1.15.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on AMC. Wall Street Zen lowered AMC Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Zacks Research lowered shares of AMC Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Macquarie Infrastructure reduced their target price on shares of AMC Entertainment from $3.00 to $2.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Roth Mkm lowered their price target on shares of AMC Entertainment from $2.00 to $1.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $2.32.

More AMC Entertainment News

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

• Positive Sentiment: AMC will let A-List/premium members reserve “best” seats first — a new loyalty feature that can drive subscription revenue and increase average revenue per user if adoption holds. This product change could help monetization even as box-office demand stays uneven. Article Title Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Roth MKM cut its price target to $1.50 (neutral rating) — the lowered target signals tempered expectations but still implies upside from current levels; investors should note differing analyst views. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results and the earnings call showed revenues roughly in line with reduced estimates; management confirmed a strategy of shuttering underperforming locations to cut losses. Read the call summary and transcript for operational detail. Article Title Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup trimmed its price target to $1.10 and assigned a “sell” rating — a direct bearish signal that pressures the stock and reflects concerns about near-term fundamentals. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators flag severe financial stress: large debt load, heavy cash burn, ongoing dilution and the possibility of another reverse split — these raise solvency and equity-value concerns. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Management said it will continue closing more underperforming theaters than it opens — a sign the footprint will shrink, reducing long-term revenue potential and signaling weaker local demand. Article Title Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple class-action lawsuits were filed and investor-alerts issued (Pomerantz, Portnoy, Bronstein) — this increases legal risk, potential costs and overhang for the stock. Article Title Article Title Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Public backlash: commentary (e.g., Esquire) criticizes the new seat-pricing plan — consumer sentiment risk could blunt adoption and attract negative headlines. Article Title

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AMC Entertainment

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in AMC Entertainment by 761.8% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 8,480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 7,496 shares in the last quarter. Total Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of AMC Entertainment in the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Gradient Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AMC Entertainment in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Triumph Capital Management boosted its stake in shares of AMC Entertainment by 139.0% during the 4th quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 19,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 11,050 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CFO4Life Group LLC bought a new position in AMC Entertainment in the second quarter worth about $33,000. 28.80% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

AMC Entertainment Price Performance

The stock’s 50 day moving average is $1.47 and its 200-day moving average is $2.23. The company has a market capitalization of $583.26 million, a P/E ratio of -0.87 and a beta of 1.77.

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) last posted its earnings results on Saturday, January 31st. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. will post -1.38 EPS for the current year.

AMC Entertainment Company Profile

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.