Analysts at Roth Capital have significantly revised their outlook for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC), predicting a weaker second quarter for 2025. This updated earnings forecast signals a cautious sentiment within the investment community regarding the cinema chain’s upcoming financial performance.
Specifically, Roth Capital analyst E. Handler has lowered the Q2 2025 EPS estimate for AMC Entertainment to ($0.07) per share, a notable reduction from the previous forecast of ($0.01). This revised projection contrasts with the broader consensus estimate for AMC Entertainment’s current full-year earnings, which stands at ($1.38) per share, highlighting a divergence in expectations among financial experts.
Beyond the immediate quarter, Roth Capital has also issued long-term financial projections, forecasting AMC Entertainment’s earnings per share at ($0.71) for FY2025 and ($0.35) for FY2026. These detailed financial estimates offer a comprehensive perspective on the anticipated trajectory of the company’s profitability in the coming years, crucial information for those following investment news.
AMC has recently been the subject of numerous other analyst reports, reflecting diverse views on its stock market prospects. Citigroup reaffirmed a “sell” rating while marginally increasing its target price to $2.60, whereas Wedbush upgraded the stock from “neutral” to “outperform,” raising its price objective to $4.00. Additionally, B. Riley initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating and a $3.00 price objective, while Roth Mkm adjusted its price objective downwards to $3.00 with a “neutral” rating.
Across the board, the company’s stock has garnered varied analyst ratings: three analysts recommend “sell,” five suggest “hold,” and one advises “buy.” According to MarketBeat, the prevailing consensus rating for AMC Entertainment is “Hold,” with a collective price target of $4.26, indicating a mixed sentiment among financial institutions regarding the future valuation of NYSE:AMC.
Trading at $2.86, AMC Entertainment exhibits a market capitalization of $1.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.92, and a beta of 1.49, reflecting its volatility relative to the overall market. The company’s financial health indicators also include a 50-day moving average of $3.20 and a two-hundred day moving average of $3.09, alongside a 12-month low of $2.45 and a 12-month high of $5.56.
In its last quarterly earnings release on May 7th, AMC Entertainment reported ($0.58) EPS, surpassing the consensus estimate of ($0.61) by $0.03. Despite this beat on earnings per share, the company’s revenue for the quarter was $862.50 million, falling short of analysts’ expectations of $983.23 million and representing a 9.3% year-over-year decline in revenue, an important aspect of its earnings forecast.
Recent movements in large investor holdings underscore ongoing shifts in institutional confidence. Firms like May Hill Capital LLC, Bogart Wealth LLC, VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al, Sovereign Financial Group Inc., and SLT Holdings LLC have either acquired new stakes or significantly increased their positions in AMC Entertainment during the second quarter. Currently, hedge funds and other institutional investors collectively own 28.80% of the stock, influencing its presence in the stock market.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., founded in 1920 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, primarily operates in the theatrical exhibition business through its ownership and operation of theaters across the United States and Europe. Its performance remains a key indicator within the entertainment sector and broader investment news.
