Q1 EPS Estimates for AMC Entertainment Reduced by Wedbush

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) – Investment analysts at Wedbush dropped their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for AMC Entertainment in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, May 1st. Wedbush analyst A. Reese now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.50) for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of ($0.36). The consensus estimate for AMC Entertainment’s current full-year earnings is ($1.38) per share. Wedbush also issued estimates for AMC Entertainment’s Q2 2025 earnings at ($0.22) EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at ($0.04) EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.04) EPS, FY2025 earnings at ($0.80) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.30) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.27) EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on AMC. Citigroup reaffirmed a “sell” rating and set a $2.30 price target (down from $2.80) on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research report on Thursday, April 24th. Roth Capital set a $3.25 price target on AMC Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, February 4th. StockNews.com raised AMC Entertainment to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 22nd. Roth Mkm decreased their target price on AMC Entertainment from $3.25 to $3.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 16th. Finally, Macquarie reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $4.00 target price on shares of AMC Entertainment in a report on Wednesday, February 26th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and six have given a hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, AMC Entertainment has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $4.65.

AMC Entertainment Price Performance

NYSE AMC opened at $2.69 on Monday. AMC Entertainment has a 1-year low of $2.45 and a 1-year high of $11.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.16 billion, a P/E ratio of -1.67 and a beta of 1.41. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $2.87 and its 200-day simple moving average is $3.61.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of AMC Entertainment by 5.5% during the first quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 87,655 shares of the company’s stock worth $252,000 after purchasing an additional 4,551 shares during the last quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH bought a new position in AMC Entertainment during the 1st quarter worth approximately $94,000. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in shares of AMC Entertainment by 10.1% in the 1st quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 51,805 shares of the company’s stock worth $149,000 after acquiring an additional 4,756 shares in the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC grew its position in shares of AMC Entertainment by 15.0% in the 1st quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 75,392 shares of the company’s stock worth $216,000 after acquiring an additional 9,843 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caas Capital Management LP bought a new stake in shares of AMC Entertainment in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $80,000. 28.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About AMC Entertainment

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business. It owns, operates, or has interests in theatres in the United States and Europe. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.