AMC Entertainment: Hold Rating Amid Box Office Recovery and Liquidity Concerns

Benchmark Co. analyst Mike Hickey has maintained their neutral stance on AMC stock, giving a Hold rating on May 8.

Mike Hickey has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors influencing AMC Entertainment’s current and future performance. Despite AMC’s Q1 2025 results surpassing expectations in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, the company faced challenges from a historically weak box office. Management views this as an anomaly rather than a structural issue, anticipating a strong recovery supported by a promising film release schedule and signs of renewed consumer interest.
While AMC is focusing on premium formats and loyalty programs to enhance value per patron, liquidity concerns persist. The company’s ability to capitalize on early Q2 trends and maintain momentum in box office normalization is crucial. Although AMC holds a strong competitive position globally, the exhibition landscape is stabilizing, and the company’s high-end market positioning should help it retain market share. However, uncertainties around film supply, macroeconomic factors, and potential financing needs contribute to the Hold rating.