AMC Entertainment’s (NYSE: AMC) shares are in focus after the company posted third‑quarter results and struck an upbeat tone on year‑end box office momentum.
What happened today
AMC reported Q3 revenue of $1.30 billion, topping Wall Street’s ~$1.23 billion consensus, as summer and early fall releases kept moviegoers coming back. The company also booked a net loss of $298.2 million for the quarter, with management citing non‑cash items tied to its July debt transactions among the drivers. CEO Adam Aron said he expects the industry’s fourth quarter to be the highest‑grossing in six years and projected a materially larger 2026 box office versus 2025. [1]
AMC filed its quarterly report this afternoon alongside the earnings news release, and hosted its webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET. The filing includes detailed segment and cash metrics and is available on the company’s investor site. [2]
The numbers behind the headline
- Revenue: $1.300 billion (vs. $1.349 billion in Q3’24). [3]
- GAAP net loss:$298.2 million; GAAP EPS:–$0.58. [4]
- Adjusted EBITDA:$122.2 million (vs. $161.8 million a year ago). [5]
- Adjusted EPS:–$0.21 (slightly worse than the –$0.19 consensus). [6]
- Cash & cash equivalents:$365.8 million at quarter‑end. [7]
Management’s color ties the wider loss primarily to non‑cash charges associated with the company’s summer refinancing and related liability accounting in Q3. [8]
Operating trends worth watching
- Per‑patron spending: Food & beverage revenue per patron rose to $7.74 in Q3 (U.S. $8.55, International $5.61), reflecting pricing and attach‑rate improvements. [9]
- Blockbuster support: Revenue upside was helped by a lineup Reuters highlighted as including “Superman” and “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” [10]
- Q4 slate: Management spotlighted year‑end tentpoles and special events; coverage today referenced titles such as “Zootopia 2,” “Wicked: For Good,” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” with the company reiterating a strong fourth‑quarter outlook. [11]
Stock reaction (intraday)
Shares traded near the $2–3 range as results crossed; coverage this evening noted the stock up about 1–2% after hours as investors digested the revenue beat and optimistic Q4 commentary (see real‑time chart above). [12]
Balance sheet & share count
The 10‑Q shows 512,943,561 common shares outstanding as of Nov. 4, 2025. The filing also notes AMC currently has no remaining authorized common shares that are not already issued or reserved, a detail traders often track given the company’s history of equity raises. [13]
Why it matters for AMC stock today
- Beat where it counts: The top‑line beat suggests AMC is outpacing a still‑uneven release calendar, an incremental positive for sentiment around ticket and concession trends. [14]
- Costs and capital structure linger: A wider GAAP loss and continued interest expense underscore that leverage is still central to the equity story despite refinancing progress. [15]
- Guidance by implication, not numbers: While AMC didn’t issue formal Q4 guidance in the press materials, its “best Q4 in six years” comment sets an expectations bar investors will track against the holiday slate. [16]
Quick Q&A
Did AMC beat earnings?
On revenue, yes; on adjusted EPS, AMC missed by about 2 cents (–$0.21 vs. –$0.19 est.). [17]
Is per‑patron spending still rising?
Yes. F&B per patron hit $7.74 in Q3 (up from $7.53 a year ago), with U.S. and International both higher. [18]
What’s next on the calendar?
Management held its earnings webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET today; a replay and the full 10‑Q are posted on AMC’s investor relations site. [19]
Today’s primary sources
- Reuters: Q3 revenue beat, CEO commentary on Q4 and 2026. [20]
- AMC IR / 10‑Q: Detailed financials, cash, share count, segment metrics. [21]
- Business Wire: Earnings announcement and webcast details. [22]
- Benzinga / Investing.com: Adjusted EPS consensus context, after‑hours price check, select management quotes and Q4 slate highlights. [23]
This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.
References
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