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AMC Stock Forecast: AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$2.50
−4.94% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $2.5 — +0.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 35 of 100 as at 14 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$2.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
35 / 100
Median analyst target
$2.50
Analysts covering
7
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.5%
1M
+27.6%
YTD
+60.3%
1Y
−17.8%
From 52W high
−20.6%
From 52W low
+163.2%
$0.95
$3.15
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AMC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Aug 2026
35 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
87
Issuance
54
Revisions
51
Growth
48
Value
40
Size
35
Quality
34
Momentum
32
Volatility
9

Accruals (87): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (9): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AMC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AMC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AMCHigh $4.00Median $2.50Low $1.80

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says7 analysts
2 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $1.80Median $2.50High $4.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits 0.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
22 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$2.25$2.50
22 July 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral$2.00$2.50
21 July 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$2.50$3.00
21 July 2026WedbushMaintainsOutperform$3.00$4.00
8 July 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral
8 July 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral$1.50$2.00
7 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell
6 May 2026BenchmarkUpgradeBuy
26 Feb 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral
25 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell
25 Feb 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsNeutral
15 Jan 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral
12 Jan 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell
13 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsSell
19 Aug 2025CitigroupMaintainsSell
11 July 2025WedbushUpgradeOutperform
29 May 2025CitigroupMaintainsSell
24 Apr 2025CitigroupMaintainsSell
16 Apr 2025Roth MKMMaintainsNeutral
7 Mar 2025CitigroupMaintainsSell

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AMC appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

AMC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−2.1×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Price / book
−1.6×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
15.8×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.2%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
14.2%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Gross margin
65.7%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.9%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Net margin
−10.6%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
33.4%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.1%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Dividend yield
47.3%

Higher than 97% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

AMC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEntertainment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.$2.3B
35
IMAXIMAX Corp.$2.9B
86
BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.$3.4B
20
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$4.1B
99
MANUManchester United Plc$4.2B
69
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.4B
94
MCSMarcus Corp.$900.5M
97

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AMC news & analysis

AMC Stock Gains 27% in a Month: Should Investors Chase the Rally?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026neutral

AMC stock has rallied 27% over the past month, reflecting a recovery underscored by its strong second quarter. However, the article notes that high leverage, dilution risks, and uneven earnings temper the case for investors chasing further gains.

Why it matters — AMC watchers would care because the rally's sustainability depends on whether the company's recovery can offset ongoing risks from its debt load and potential share dilution.

AMC's Europe Business Roars Back: Can International Growth Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Aug 2026positive

AMC's European operations reported surging attendance and EBITDA, supported by premium upgrades and a strong movie slate. The headline questions whether this international growth can be sustained.

Why it matters — AMC watchers would care because the performance of AMC's international segment is a key driver of overall results and signals whether its growth can continue.

Why Fast-paced Mover AMC Entertainment (AMC) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that AMC Entertainment passed its "Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain" screen, identifying the stock as having strong recent momentum while still trading at reasonable prices. The article suggests this makes AMC a potential choice for value investors looking for such stocks.

Why it matters — AMC watchers would care because the report highlights that the stock has gained strong recent momentum while still trading at a reasonable valuation, positioning it favourably in the eyes of value investors.

Can AMC's Improving Cash Flow Fuel Its Next Growth Phase?

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026positive

AMC Entertainment reported record second-quarter 2026 free cash flow, which the article describes as a turning point in its recovery story as stronger operating performance translates into healthier cash generation. Investors are now asking whether this gives the company the financial flexibility to support its next growth phase.

Why it matters — AMC watchers would care because improved free cash flow signals growing financial flexibility that could enable the company's next phase of growth.

AMC Stock Tests $3.00 Resistance: Can Record Box Office Drive a Trend Reversal?

Benzinga · 4 Aug 2026neutral

AMC shares were flat during Tuesday's premarket session following a record-setting Spider-Man opening weekend that kept attention on theater traffic.

Why it matters — Box office momentum from major releases is closely watched by AMC investors as a potential driver of theater attendance and revenue trends.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AMC stock

What is the AMC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $2.5, with estimates ranging from $1.8 to $4. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AMC stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. 35 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AMC?

As at 14 Aug 2026, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ranks 35 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (87 of 100).

Will AMC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +0.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. 35 out of 100 as at 14 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AMC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AMC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $1.8 to $4 over the next 12 months.

How has AMC stock performed over the past year?

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. returned -17.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. do?

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is a movie theater exhibition company that operates one of the largest theater networks in the United States and across several international markets.

What is the latest news on AMC?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "AMC Stock Gains 27% in a Month: Should Investors Chase the Rally?". AMC stock has rallied 27% over the past month, reflecting a recovery underscored by its strong second quarter. However, the article notes that high leverage, dilution risks, and uneven earnings temper the case for investors chasing further gains.

Company

About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is a movie theater exhibition company that operates one of the largest theater networks in the United States and across several international markets. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. owns, leases, and operates theaters and screens through its U.S. and International markets segments, serving audiences with premium cinema experiences that include recliner seating, dine-in formats, enhanced sound and projection, and full bar offerings in selected locations. The company focuses on theatrical distribution support for film studios while providing consumers with entertainment venues for mainstream releases, special events, and premium presentations. Based in Leawood, Kansas, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. plays a central role in the global cinema industry by connecting film content with in-person audience experiences.

CEO Mr. Adam M. Aron · 2,931 employees · United States · https://www.amctheatres.com