AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. $AMC Shares Sold by Renaissance Technologies LLC

Renaissance Technologies LLC lessened its position in shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) by 2.4% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 7,821,423 shares of the company’s stock after selling 188,396 shares during the quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC’s holdings in AMC Entertainment were worth $7,665,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in AMC Entertainment by 3,100.8% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 225,685 shares of the company’s stock worth $352,000 after purchasing an additional 218,634 shares during the last quarter. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of AMC Entertainment in the second quarter valued at about $510,000. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. purchased a new stake in shares of AMC Entertainment in the second quarter valued at about $428,000. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its stake in shares of AMC Entertainment by 49.5% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 518,219 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,606,000 after buying an additional 171,578 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in shares of AMC Entertainment by 8.8% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 221,440 shares of the company’s stock worth $686,000 after buying an additional 17,877 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 28.80% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at AMC Entertainment

In other AMC Entertainment news, CEO Adam M. Aron purchased 250,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 19th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $1.38 per share, for a total transaction of $345,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 2,437,020 shares in the company, valued at $3,363,087.60. This represents a 11.43% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.43% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

AMC Entertainment Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of NYSE:AMC opened at $2.85 on Tuesday. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $0.93 and a 52 week high of $3.26. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $2.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $1.62. The company has a market cap of $2.54 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.66 and a beta of 2.06.

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) last released its earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.17. The business had revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.50 billion. Analysts expect that AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. will post -0.2 EPS for the current year.

Key AMC Entertainment News

Here are the key news stories impacting AMC Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record weekend revenue: AMC reported its highest-ever U.S. and global revenue during a single Wednesday-through-Sunday period, including records for admissions and food-and-beverage sales. The performance was driven by the latest Spider-Man release and supports expectations for stronger attendance and ancillary revenue. AMC Entertainment Shatters Weekend Revenue Records
• Positive Sentiment: Spider-Man strengthens industry outlook: The blockbuster’s strong opening helped lift AMC and other theater stocks, reinforcing investor optimism that major film releases can accelerate the movie industry’s recovery. Spider-Man’s latest climb sends AMC higher
• Positive Sentiment: Improving credit profile: S&P Global Ratings recently upgraded AMC’s credit rating, citing improved operations, lower debt, record sales and adjusted EBITDA, and better free cash flow. That reduces—but does not eliminate—concerns about the company’s highly leveraged balance sheet. AMC Is Up After S&P Credit Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum and technical support: AMC has extended a steep rally, reached its highest level since late 2025, and formed a “golden cross.” However, analysts note that the shares are approaching technical resistance, which could lead to volatility or profit-taking. Here’s why the AMC stock price is pumping today
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a risk: Despite improved revenue and operating trends, AMC continues to report losses and carries substantial debt. Record attendance will need to translate into sustained cash flow and earnings improvement for the rally to be durable.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently issued reports on AMC. Weiss Ratings cut AMC Entertainment from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (e+)” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Zacks Research upgraded AMC Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Wall Street Zen upgraded AMC Entertainment from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. B. Riley Financial restated a “neutral” rating and set a $2.50 price target (up from $2.25) on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $4.00 price target (up from $3.00) on shares of AMC Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, AMC Entertainment presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $2.53.

AMC Entertainment Company Profile

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc operates as a leading movie exhibition company, specializing in the presentation of theatrical motion pictures across a network of multiplex cinemas. The company’s core business activities encompass ticket sales, concession and refreshment services, and the licensing of premium viewing formats. AMC offers a variety of auditorium experiences, including IMAX®, Dolby Cinema™, and Cinemark’s RealD 3D systems, designed to enhance audience engagement through superior sound, visual clarity, and seating comfort.

Originally founded in 1920 with its first theatre in Kansas City, AMC has evolved into one of the largest theater chains in the world.