AMC Entertainment Stock Falls Below Market Average Despite Positive Earnings Forecast

AMC Entertainment's stock closed at $2.84, down 1.05% from the previous session, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.49% loss. The company is set to release earnings on August 11, 2025, with a projected EPS of -$0.04 and revenue of $1.35 billion, up 90.70% and 30.82% YoY, respectively. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.57 per share and revenue of $4.92 billion, up 55.47% and 6.02% YoY. The Zacks Rank is currently #3 (Hold).

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) shares closed at $2.84 on July 2, 2025, down 1.05% from the previous session, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.49% loss. The company is set to release its second-quarter earnings on August 11, 2025, with analysts projecting earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.04 and revenue of $1.35 billion, marking a 90.70% and 30.82% year-over-year (YoY) increase, respectively. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.57 per share and revenue of $4.92 billion, up 55.47% and 6.02% YoY, respectively. The Zacks Rank is currently #3 (Hold) [2].

AMC shares have been trading marginally higher in recent days, driven by recent company announcements and a key analyst upgrade. On July 11, Wedbush upgraded its rating on AMC to Outperform and increased its price target to $4.00. The analyst cited a stronger film slate, market share gains from premium screen offerings, and improved box office performance [1].

The company has been implementing several strategic initiatives to boost attendance and revenue. For instance, AMC has partnered with Eminem for the documentary "Stans" and launched a promotion offering 50% off tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for its loyalty members [1]. These efforts align with CEO Adam Aron's narrative of recovery, which he highlighted following the company's first-quarter earnings beat [1].

Despite the positive momentum, investors are cautious ahead of the earnings report. The stock has a 52-week high of $5.56 and a 52-week low of $2.45, with shares trading slightly higher by 1.55% to $2.95 on Thursday morning [1].

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46764257/with-q2-earnings-on-the-horizon-amcs-box-office-comeback-comes-into-focus
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/most-watched-stock-amc-entertainment-130003329.html