AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC)
NYSECommunication ServicesEntertainmentSnapshot 2026-09-15
$2.55+2.00%
Close 2026-09-15 · 1-day change
NYSECommunication ServicesEntertainmentSnapshot 2026-09-15
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Industries move in repeating boom-and-bust cycles. This shows where this stock’s industry sits in that cycle, stage by stage (recovery → expansion → supercycle → steady → deceleration → contraction), from its fundamentals (orders, revenue, capital spending), not the stock’s price.
A booming industry is a tailwind for the names in it; a contracting one is a headwind. Companies in the same industry tend to rise and fall together with the cycle, the way a tide lifts and lowers every boat in the harbor at once, so a large part of a stock’s swing can come from where its industry sits rather than from the company itself. It’s context for reading the company’s results, not a buy/sell call. Full explanation →
Movies & Entertainment is in steady. Describes the industry's cycle state, not a call on this stock.
The stage band shows the industry’s cycle over the chart’s timeline (each color a stage); a ▼ marks a quarter its growth inflected down — amber is an unconfirmed watch, red is confirmed the next quarter. Use “Overlay cycle on chart” to tint the price chart by stage. The industry’s fundamentals, not a signal on this stock.
Management is running behind on a stated commitment.
View ThesisManagement screens weak on capital allocation, earnings delivery, the balance sheet.
View ManagementExpectations look reasonable — what the market is pricing in sits in line with or below what analysts forecast.
View ValuationThis stock is volatile — it swings about 4% on a typical day and fell roughly 70% in its worst 12-month stretch.
View RiskAMC's growth depends on successfully increasing revenue and improving operations. Recent earnings showed a 14% revenue increase year over year, and the last quarter beat expectations. AMC trades at 0.3× price-to-sales, while the peer median is 1.4×. This suggests the price reflects less growth than anticipated. A specific risk is that management is behind on commitments, which could hinder progress. Peer multiples imply a price about 76% above where it trades. Our read is provisional.
Trailing returns as of 2026-09-15. AMC is total return (includes dividends); the S&P 500 benchmark is price return (the index excludes dividends).
Based on 7 analysts currently covering AMC (as of Sep 2026).
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A consensus fair price across 1 valuation methods, at three horizons. As of 2026-09-15. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
Today's peer multiple on trailing earnings, with no growth credited. This is the headline read.
Adds projected growth, so it leans optimistic by design. Read it as upside context, not a base case.
A price-focused, side-by-side fair-value read versus Movies & Entertainment — fair value, gap to price, and forward P/E.
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
Our valuation methods disagree too much on this name right now. Rather than print a number we don't believe, we're holding it back until they converge.
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Advances: Expand premium theatre offerings and enhance guest experience
New film distribution strategy enhances guest experience.
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End-of-day figures as of 2026-09-15. EPS is implied from price ÷ P/E. Not investment advice.
A long-thesis check that carries the widest uncertainty of the three horizons.
Below average on quality vs scored peers
TTM earnings are negative. P/E-based methods drop out and the estimate leans on sales- and cash-flow-based methods. A data condition, not a forward call.
Advances: Strengthen balance sheet and reduce debt maturities
CEO's comments on tokenized shares may enhance capital allocation strategy.
Advances: Increase revenue significantly in 2026
New distribution launch could significantly boost revenue.
Advances: Increase revenue significantly in 2026
Governance overhaul supports revenue growth and market confidence.
Advances: Strengthen balance sheet and reduce debt maturities
S&P upgrade indicates improved operations and lower debt.
Advances: Increase revenue significantly in 2026
S&P upgrade indicates improved revenue potential.
Advances: Increase revenue significantly in 2026
Record revenue from IMAX boosts growth prospects significantly.
CEO's statement may enhance brand perception and guest experience.
