AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) shares are moving lower on Tuesday, trading near 52-week lows as the stock struggles to find its footing.
According to a Bloomberg report, a group of AMC bondholders are in confidential talks with the company, alerting the market to a potential debt move. The 15% bond notes are due in February 2029.
The move would not be strange for AMC, as it’s gone through significant financing moves in recent years. In 2024, the company delayed repayments to save creditors from collecting on debt. The company has also engaged in debt swaps and buybacks to raise capital.
The stock is facing headwinds as it continues to navigate a challenging environment for theatrical exhibition, which has been impacted by changing consumer behaviors and competition from streaming services.
AMC Stock Trades Below Key Levels
AMC is currently trading 8.8% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 24.4% below its 50-day SMA, indicating a bearish short-term trend. Over the past 12 months, shares have decreased by 55.51%, and they are positioned closer to their 52-week lows than highs, highlighting ongoing weakness in the stock.
The RSI is at 36.42, suggesting neutral momentum, while the MACD is above its signal line, indicating some bullish potential. However, the overall technical picture remains mixed, with the stock struggling to gain traction.
The combination of neutral RSI and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that while there may be some underlying strength, the stock is not yet ready to break out of its current downtrend.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Investors are looking ahead to the next earnings report on February 24, 2026.
- EPS Estimate: Loss of 11 cents (Up from Loss of 18 cents YoY)
- Revenue Estimate: $1.32 billion (Up from $1.31 billion YoY)
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Hold Rating with an average price target of $5.04. Recent analyst moves include:
- Macquarie: Neutral (Lowers Target to $2.00) (Jan. 15)
- Citigroup: Sell (Lowers Target to $1.30) (Jan. 12)
- Citigroup: Sell (Lowers Target to $2.30) (Nov. 13, 2025)
AMC Shares Drift Lower
AMC Price Action: AMC Entertainment shares were down 2.68% at $1.45 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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