AMC shares plunged 5.70% as slump continues amid sector struggles and financial strategy skepticism

AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) shares plunged 5.6995% in pre-market trading on December 18, 2025, extending a years-long slump that has seen the stock fall over 51% year-to-date. The decline reflects ongoing struggles in the theatrical exhibition sector and broader market skepticism about the company’s financial strategy.

Shareholders recently approved a significant increase in Class A share count—from 550 million to 1.1 billion—to address liquidity challenges. This move, aimed at stabilizing the firm’s balance sheet, comes amid weak operating metrics: a 3-year revenue decline of 15.9%, operating margins of -0.53%, and a net loss of 13.16%. Analysts remain bearish, with a revised price target of $2.00 and a SELL rating from Seeking Alpha’s Quant model.

Valuation indicators highlight AMC’s precarious position. A P/S ratio of 0.17 near its 1-year low and an RSI of 28.97 suggest oversold conditions, but institutional ownership at 52.4% underscores lingering concerns. Financial risks include a debt-to-equity ratio of -4.61, liquidity constraints (current ratio of 0.39), and an Altman Z-Score of -1.08, signaling distress. The company’s beta of 2.05 also highlights heightened market volatility.

With no clear catalysts for recovery, AMC’s path forward remains uncertain. Strategic actions like share dilution aim to mitigate short-term pressures, but structural challenges in the media industry and weak profitability metrics suggest continued investor caution. The stock’s performance will likely hinge on broader economic trends and the company’s ability to adapt to shifting consumer preferences in entertainment consumption.