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Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let\u2019s have a look at AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC<\/a>) and its peers. <\/p>\n Leisure facilities companies often sell experiences rather than tangible products, and in the last decade-plus, consumers have slowly shifted their spending from “things” to “experiences”. Leisure facilities seek to benefit but must innovate to do so because of the industry’s high competition and capital intensity. <\/p>\n The 11 leisure facilities stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q3. As a group, revenues missed analysts\u2019 consensus estimates by 0.7% while next quarter\u2019s revenue guidance was 0.6% below. <\/p>\n In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 4.5% on average since the latest earnings results. <\/p>\n With a profile that was raised due to meme stock mania beginning in 2021, AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC<\/a>) operates movie theaters primarily in the US and Europe.<\/p>\n AMC Entertainment reported revenues of $1.3 billion, down 3.6% year on year. This print exceeded analysts\u2019 expectations by 6.3%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts\u2019 EBITDA estimates and an impressive beat of analysts\u2019 adjusted operating income estimates. <\/p>\n AMC Entertainment achieved the biggest analyst estimates beat of the whole group. Investor expectations, however, were likely higher than Wall Street\u2019s published projections, leaving some wishing for even better results (analysts\u2019 consensus estimates are those published by big banks and advisory firms, not the investors who make buy and sell decisions). The stock is down 36.3% since reporting and currently trades at $1.61. <\/p>\n Is now the time to buy AMC Entertainment? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free for active Edge members<\/a>.<\/p>\n Formed between the merger of Callaway and Topgolf, Topgolf Callaway (NYSE: MODG<\/a>) sells golf equipment and operates technology-driven golf entertainment venues.\n<\/p>\n Topgolf Callaway reported revenues of $934 million, down 7.8% year on year, outperforming analysts\u2019 expectations by 2.3%. The business had a very strong quarter with EBITDA guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts\u2019 expectations and a beat of analysts\u2019 EPS estimates. <\/p>\n The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 25% since reporting. It currently trades at $11.59. <\/p>\n Is now the time to buy Topgolf Callaway? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free for active Edge members<\/a>.<\/p>\n Parent company of SeaWorld and home of the world-famous Shamu, United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS<\/a>) is a theme park chain featuring marine life, live entertainment, roller coasters, and waterparks.\n<\/p>\n United Parks & Resorts reported revenues of $511.9 million, down 6.2% year on year, falling short of analysts\u2019 expectations by 5.2%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a miss of analysts\u2019 visitors estimates and a significant miss of analysts\u2019 revenue estimates. <\/p>\n As expected, the stock is down 21.3% since the results and currently trades at $36.36. <\/p>\n Read our full analysis of United Parks & Resorts\u2019s results here. <\/a><\/p>\n Born from the transformation of traditional bowling alleys into modern entertainment destinations, Lucky Strike (NYSE: LUCK<\/a>) operates bowling alleys and other entertainment venues with upscale amenities, arcade games, and food and beverage services across North America.<\/p>\n Lucky Strike reported revenues of $292.3 million, up 12.3% year on year. This result topped analysts\u2019 expectations by 3.3%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also produced a beat of analysts\u2019 EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts\u2019 adjusted operating income estimates. <\/p>\n Lucky Strike scored the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is up 7.6% since reporting and currently trades at $8.68. <\/p>\n Read our full, actionable report on Lucky Strike here, it\u2019s free for active Edge members.<\/a><\/p>\n Owner of Ticketmaster and operator of music festival EDC, Live Nation (NYSE: LYV<\/a>) is a company specializing in live event promotion, venue management, and ticketing services for concerts and shows. <\/p>\n Live Nation reported revenues of $8.50 billion, up 11.1% year on year. This number came in 0.9% below analysts’ expectations. More broadly, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also produced a solid beat of analysts\u2019 adjusted operating income estimates but a miss of analysts\u2019 events estimates. <\/p>\n The stock is down 4.5% since reporting and currently trades at $143.96. <\/p>\nBest Q3: AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC<\/a>)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWeakest Q3: United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS<\/a>)<\/h2>\n