Roth Mkm Cuts AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Price Target to $1.50

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) had its target price cut by Roth Mkm from $2.00 to $1.50 in a research report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

AMC has been the topic of several other research reports. Zacks Research lowered shares of AMC Entertainment from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of AMC Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Macquarie Infrastructure dropped their target price on shares of AMC Entertainment from $3.00 to $2.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “sell” rating and set a $1.30 price objective (down from $2.30) on shares of AMC Entertainment in a research note on Monday, January 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, AMC Entertainment presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $2.32.

AMC Entertainment Stock Performance

Shares of AMC opened at $1.16 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $1.46 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $2.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $611.63 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.88 and a beta of 1.77. AMC Entertainment has a 52 week low of $1.12 and a 52 week high of $4.08.

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Saturday, January 31st. The company reported ($0.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter. As a group, research analysts forecast that AMC Entertainment will post -1.38 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AMC Entertainment

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. UBS Group AG raised its stake in AMC Entertainment by 4,537.9% during the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 23,194,957 shares of the company’s stock worth $67,265,000 after buying an additional 22,694,842 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP grew its stake in AMC Entertainment by 17,925.0% in the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 11,998,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,195,000 after acquiring an additional 11,931,950 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of AMC Entertainment by 13.1% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 50,119,260 shares of the company’s stock worth $145,346,000 after acquiring an additional 5,793,996 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AMC Entertainment during the third quarter worth about $4,827,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its holdings in shares of AMC Entertainment by 87.6% during the 4th quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 3,120,561 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,868,000 after purchasing an additional 1,457,493 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 28.80% of the company’s stock.

Key AMC Entertainment News

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

• Positive Sentiment: AMC will let A‑List loyalty members reserve the “best” seats first, a move that can be monetized to lift subscription/loyalty revenue and improve customer retention. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: AMC is rolling out a seat‑pricing/premium-seat plan (members may pay for priority seats), which could create an incremental revenue stream per ticket if adoption holds. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock is a trending topic among retail investors, drawing attention that can boost short‑term volume and volatility but doesn’t change fundamentals. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Summary coverage of AMC’s Q4 2025 earnings and call is available; results were roughly in line with lowered expectations but contain details investors should parse for cash burn and guidance. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Roth MKM cut its price target on AMC to $1.50, signaling diminished analyst confidence and pressure on the share price. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis warns AMC is under heavy financial stress—over $4B debt, ongoing cash burn, shareholder dilution and the potential for another reverse split, all of which raise solvency and long‑term dilution concerns. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Management says more underperforming theaters will be closed, a cost‑cutting and footprint‑shrinking move that reduces cash burn but also signals weaker demand and future revenue pressure. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Two law firms announced class‑action litigation related to prior periods; active legal exposure and related costs are downside risks and can increase uncertainty for investors. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Media and opinion pieces flag customer backlash to the new seat‑pricing plan, which could harm brand perception and attendance if the program alienates core moviegoers. Read More.

About AMC Entertainment

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.