AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) is facing a potential downturn in earnings, as analysts at Barrington Research have adjusted their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates down to ($0.22), a slight decrease from the previous estimate of ($0.20). This revision comes amid broader concern for the company’s financial performance, with consensus forecasts indicating a full-year EPS of ($1.38). Looking ahead, Barrington Research also projected Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.03) EPS, and further estimates for FY2025 at ($0.71) EPS, with worsening forecasts into 2026 and 2027.
In the company’s latest earnings report released on August 11, AMC reported a loss of ($0.43) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ expectations of ($0.07) by a significant margin. However, there was a positive aspect as the company recorded revenues of $1.40 billion, surpassing the expected $1.30 billion, and marking a year-over-year revenue increase of 35.6%.
AMC’s stock has seen mixed reports from various analysts. While Wedbush upgraded the stock from “neutral” to “outperform” with a price target increase from $3.00 to $4.00, Weiss Ratings maintained a “sell (e+)” rating, and Citigroup raised its target price slightly while holding a “sell” stance. Currently, one analyst has issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating, and two have rated the stock as a Sell. MarketBeat data suggests that the average stock rating is “Reduce,” with a target price of $3.33.
On Monday, AMC’s stock opened at $2.76, reflecting a challenging market environment. Over the past year, shares have fluctuated, hitting a low of $2.45 and a high of $5.56. With institutional investors holding approximately 28.80% of the company’s shares, noteworthy moves include a significant increase in holdings by Marshall Wace LLP, which added nearly 12 million shares in the second quarter alone.
As AMC continues to navigate the complexities of the theatrical exhibition business, which it has been a part of since its founding in 1920, it remains to be seen how the company will adapt to the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. While current forecasts portray a cautious outlook, the company’s recent revenue growth may provide a foundation for future recovery and adaptation in a fluctuating market.