In the latest trading session, AMC Entertainment (AMC) closed at $2.90, marking a -3.33% move from the previous day. The stock’s change was less than the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.41%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.18%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.31%.
The movie theater operator’s shares have seen an increase of 6.76% over the last month, surpassing the Consumer Discretionary sector’s gain of 0.17% and the S&P 500’s gain of 3.15%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of AMC Entertainment in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.19, showcasing a 375% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.22 billion, down 9.74% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of -$0.66 per share and revenue of $4.91 billion. These totals would mark changes of +48.44% and +5.8%, respectively, from last year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for AMC Entertainment. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts’ favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. At present, AMC Entertainment boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Leisure and Recreation Services industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 77, placing it within the top 32% of over 250 industries.
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