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Netflix NFLX stock fell more than 8% in after-hours trading on Thursday as the company missed second-quarter 2026 revenue expectations and issued lower guidance for 2026. Investor skepticism remains high amid competitive pressures and a failed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bid.The company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of 80 cents, which increased 11.1% from 72 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. The figure beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.27%.Quarterly revenues increased 13.4% year over year (12% on an F/X-neutral basis) to $12.56 billion, in line with the company's forecast. The figure missed the consensus mark by 0.1%. Management attributed the revenue growth primarily to membership growth, pricing and increased advertising revenues, with double-digit revenue growth delivered across all regions. Netflix continues to withhold quarterly membership numbers.Revenue growth was strongest in Latin America (up 21% year over year, or 16% F/X-neutral) and Asia-Pacific (up 16%, or 18% F/X-neutral), followed by EMEA (up 14%, or 11% F/X-neutral) and the United States and Canada (up 10%). Management noted that UCAN growth reflected only a partial-quarter impact from its recent price change, which it said "has gone well and as expected."The company reiterated that its first-half price changes across markets, including the United States, Mexico and Spain, performed consistently with prior increases and internal expectations. Advertising revenues remained on track to reach roughly $3 billion in 2026, about double the 2025 level. Netflix, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Netflix, Inc. Quote Operating income rose 11% year over year to $4.19 billion. Operating margin came in at 33.4%, down from 34.1% in the year-earlier quarter, though slightly ahead of the company's own forecast due to the timing of expenses. The operating income grew slower than revenues because content amortization growth is front-loaded in the first half of the year; amortization is expected to decelerate in the back half and rise about 10% for full-year 2026.Net income for the quarter was $3.4 billion, up from $3.13 billion a year ago. The letter noted that free cash flow and cash tax payments in the quarter were affected in part by the terminated Warner Bros. transaction, for which Netflix had recognized a $2.8 billion termination fee in the first quarter. Net c...

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 results on July 20. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMC’s second-quarter loss per share is expected to be 1 cent against breakeven earnings reported in the prior-year quarter. The consensus mark for the second-quarter loss per share has narrowed to 1 cent from 7 cents in the past 60 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The consensus mark for second-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.48 billion, indicating a rise of 6.2% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. AMC has a modest earnings surprise history in the trailing four quarters. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters and lagged twice, the average surprise being 21.7%. In the previous quarter, the company reported an earnings miss of 12.5%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for AMC this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is exactly the case here.AMC’s Earnings ESP: AMC has an Earnings ESP of +100.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.AMC’s Zacks Rank: The company carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. price-eps-surprise | AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Quote AMC’s second-quarter 2026 performance is likely to have benefited from an improving theatrical release calendar and stronger early-quarter box-office momentum. A broader mix of franchise titles, original content and mid-sized productions is expected to have supported attendance across the company’s domestic and European circuits, providing a favorable backdrop for admissions, food and beverage, and merchandise revenues. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter food and beverage revenues is pegged at $504 million, indicating an increase from $499.6 million reported in the prior-year period. The consensus mark for Admission revenues is projected at $771.9 million, reflecting a rise of 1.2% year over year. AMC’s premium large-format network is likely to have supported its second-quarter performance. The company operates a broad portfolio of IMAX, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, PRIME at AMC, iSens...

LEAWOOD, Kan., July 15, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) ("AMC" or "the Company"), the largest theatrical exhibition company in the world, announced today that it will report its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Monday, July 20, 2026. The Company will host an earnings webcast, pre-market, accessible through the Investor Relations section of AMC’s website at investor.amctheatres.com/. During the webcast the company will take questions from both equity research analysts and AMC Investor Connect members. AMC investors can visit www.amctheatres.com/stockholders to sign up for membership in AMC Investor Connect and submit their written questions. The link to submit questions will be available from July 15, 2026 through July 19, 2026. Investors and interested parties should go to the website (investor.amctheatres.com/) at least 15 minutes before the earnings webcast to register, and/or download and install any necessary audio software. Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM CDT / 8:30 AM EDT An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website after the webcast for a limited time. About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 860 theatres and 9,600 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com. Website Information This press release, along with other news about AMC, is available at www.amctheatres.com. We routinely post information that may be important to investors in the Investor Relations section of our website, investor.amctheatres.com/. We use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, and we encourage investors to consult that section of our website regularly for important information about AMC. The information contained...

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As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - leisure facilities industry, including AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and its peers. The Consumer Discretionary sector, by definition, is made up of companies selling non-essential goods and services. When economic conditions deteriorate or tastes shift, consumers can easily cut back or eliminate these purchases. For long-term investors with five-year holding periods, this creates a structural challenge: the sector is inherently hit-driven, with low switching costs and fickle customers. As a result, only a handful of companies can reliably grow demand and compound earnings over long periods, which is why our bar is high and High Quality ratings are rare. Leisure facilities companies own and operate theme parks, fitness centers, bowling alleys, and other venue-based entertainment destinations, generating revenue from admissions, memberships, and on-site spending. Tailwinds include consumer preference for experiential spending, tourism recovery, and technology-enhanced guest experiences that support premium pricing. Headwinds are notable: high fixed costs, such as real estate, labor, and maintenance, make profitability highly sensitive to attendance fluctuations during economic slowdowns. Weather, pandemics, and safety incidents can disrupt operations unpredictably. Rising construction and labor costs inflate expansion budgets, while competition from at-home entertainment alternatives and other experiential options limits pricing power in many markets. The 10 consumer discretionary - leisure facilities stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 2.6% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line. Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 9.5% on average since the latest earnings results. With a profile that was raised due to meme stock mania beginning in 2021, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) operates movie theaters primarily in the US and Europe. AMC Entertainment reported revenues of $1.05 billion, up 21.2% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 9%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates. Interestingly, the stock is up 28.6% since reporting and currently trades...

AMC Entertainment’s 24.1% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 16.3%, and its stock price has climbed to $2.09 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation. Is there a buying opportunity in AMC Entertainment, or does it present a risk to your portfolio? Get the full breakdown from our expert analysts, it’s free. Despite the momentum, we’re sitting this one out for now. Here are three reasons you should be careful with AMC, plus one stock we’d rather own. Long-term growth is the most important, but within consumer discretionary, product cycles are short and revenue can be hit-driven due to rapidly changing trends and consumer preferences. AMC Entertainment’s recent performance shows its demand has slowed significantly as its annualized revenue growth of 2.3% over the last two years was well below its five-year trend. Note that COVID hurt AMC Entertainment’s business in 2020 and part of 2021, and it bounced back in a big way thereafter. If you’ve followed StockStory for a while, you know we emphasize free cash flow. Why, you ask? We believe that in the end, cash is king, and you can’t use accounting profits to pay the bills. Over the next year, analysts’ consensus estimates show they’re expecting AMC Entertainment’s free cash flow margin of negative 2.5% for the last 12 months to remain the same. Hopefully the company’s cash profitability will rise soon. Debt is a tool that can boost company returns but presents risks if used irresponsibly. As long-term investors, we aim to avoid companies taking excessive advantage of this instrument because it could lead to insolvency. AMC Entertainment’s $7.93 billion of debt exceeds the $339.2 million of cash on its balance sheet. At this level of debt, incremental borrowing becomes increasingly expensive and credit agencies could downgrade the company’s rating if profitability falls. AMC Entertainment could also be backed into a corner if the market turns unexpectedly – a situation we seek to avoid as investors in high-quality companies. We hope AMC Entertainment can improve its balance sheet and remain cautious until it increases its profitability or pays down its debt. AMC Entertainment falls short of our quality standards. With its shares beating the market recently, the stock trades at 14.7× forward...

AMC Entertainment’s first quarter saw a positive market response, driven by significant year-over-year revenue growth and improved operating margins. Management attributed this performance to a stronger box office environment, particularly across North America and Europe, as well as disciplined cost control and enhancements in the guest experience. CEO Adam Aron highlighted the impact of expanded premium screens, improved per patron spending, and the continued success of loyalty programs. Notably, the company achieved its highest first-quarter adjusted EBITDA since 2019, which management credited to effective execution on both revenue growth and cost efficiencies. Aron stated, “These results are a clear testament to our disciplined operating execution in maximizing AMC’s revenue growth while simultaneously containing our costs.” Is now the time to buy AMC? Find out in our full research report (it’s free). Revenue: $1.05 billion vs analyst estimates of $958.9 million (21.2% year-on-year growth, 9% beat) Adjusted EPS: -$0.36 vs analyst expectations of -$0.34 (6.9% miss) Adjusted EBITDA: $38.3 million vs analyst estimates of $10.76 million (3.7% margin, significant beat) Operating Margin: -4.4%, up from -16.9% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $863 million While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Eric Wold (Texas Capital): asked about the economics and scalability of Arena 1 at AMC. CEO Adam Aron explained it is a revenue-sharing model with minimal upfront investment, aiming to attract both touring and one-off artists to drive incremental attendance. Eric Wold (Texas Capital): also inquired about closing the gap in per-patron contribution between U.S. and international markets. CFO Sean Goodman pointed to differences in food and merchandise sales, as well as ongoing efforts to expand premium offerings and pricing strategies overseas. Michael Hickey (StoneX): questioned milestones and timing on AMC’s path to free cash flow positivity. Goodman highlighted that the required box office level for breakeven is now lower than pre-pandemic, due to improved margins and cost structure. Michael Hickey (S...

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) just released first quarter 2026 results, reporting revenue of US$1,045.4 million, a narrower net loss of US$117.1 million, and its strongest first quarter adjusted EBITDA since 2019. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. AMC's recent Q1 update, new concert partnership and high profile film slate have coincided with a 12.78% 90 day share price return, yet the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 45.05%. This suggests that momentum is improving from a weak base. If this earnings story has you looking beyond AMC, it could be a good moment to scan for other entertainment related opportunities through 19 top founder-led companies With AMC shares trading at US$1.50 and sitting well below the average analyst price target of about US$2.03, the key question is whether this discount signals an opportunity or if the market already reflects future growth. With AMC closing at $1.50 versus a narrative fair value of about $2.03, the current price sits well below where this widely followed view suggests it should be. Read the complete narrative. Curious what the narrative is baking in to reach that higher value? Revenue climbing at a steady clip, margins shifting closer to industry levels, and a future earnings base that assumes meaningful progress from today. The full breakdown shows exactly how those pieces combine into that $2.03 figure. Result: Fair Value of $2.03 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, this narrative relies heavily on premium formats and concert style events performing as planned, while elevated debt and ongoing dilution risk could still limit potential upside. Find out about the key risks to this AMC Entertainment Holdings narrative. With both risks and rewards on the table, are you comfortable with how this story could play out for your portfolio? Take a closer look at the balance of upside and downside through 1 key reward and 3 important warning signs Do not stop with one stock. Broaden your watchlist with focused ideas that match your goals, so you are not relying on a single story playing out. Target potential mispricings by scanning companies that look cheaper than their fundamentals suggest through the 49 high quali...

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX) on Friday reported a first-quarter loss of $18.9 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The New York-based company said it had a loss of 43 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 8 cents per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 22 cents per share. The owner of cable channels including AMC and IFC posted revenue of $542.1 million in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $543 million. AMC Global Media shares have dropped 10% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 29% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AMCX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AMCX

AMC Global Media (AMCX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -64.17%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this owner of cable channels including AMC and IFC would post earnings of $0.5 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.64, delivering a surprise of +28%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. AMC Global Media, which belongs to the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry, posted revenues of $542.13 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.16%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $555.23 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. AMC Global Media shares have lost about 10.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.2%. While AMC Global Media has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for AMC Global Media was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see...

LEAWOOD, Kan., May 05, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) ("AMC" or "the Company") today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, which have been posted to the Investor Relations section of AMC’s website at https://investor.amctheatres.com/. The Company will host a live webcast for investors and other interested parties on May 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT/5:00 PM EDT. The live webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of AMC’s website at https://investor.amctheatres.com/. An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website after the webcast for a limited time. About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 850 theatres and 9,600 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com/. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505049472/en/ Contacts INVESTOR RELATIONS: John Merriwether, 866-248-3872 [email protected] MEDIA CONTACTS: Ryan Noonan, (913) 213-2183 [email protected]

LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — LEAWOOD, Kan. (AP) — AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) on Tuesday reported a loss of $117.1 million in its first quarter. The Leawood, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of 22 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 36 cents per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 32 cents per share. The movie theater operator posted revenue of $1.05 billion in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $997.7 million. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, the company's shares hit $1.59. A year ago, they were trading at $2.64. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AMC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AMC