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AMC Networks
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
$10.00
▲(14.03% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/18/26
The score reflects improving profitability and solid cash generation, reinforced by reiterated free-cash-flow guidance, but weighed down by ongoing revenue declines and near-term profit pressure highlighted on the latest call. A low P/E supports valuation, while technicals are moderately constructive but not strongly bullish.
Positive Factors
Streaming revenue growth & mix shift
Sustained double-digit streaming revenue growth and streaming becoming the top domestic revenue source indicate a structural shift from declining pay-TV. This strengthens recurring subscription cash flow, reduces reliance on carriage fees, and supports long-term monetization via pricing, bundling and FAST channel expansion.
Negative Factors
Declining revenue and compressed operating income
Persistent top-line decline with steep AOI compression reduces margin resilience and limits reinvestment capacity. If revenue trends continue, operating leverage will worsen, constraining content spend and marketing effectiveness and making margin recovery dependent on both cost control and sustainable revenue growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Streaming revenue growth & mix shift
Sustained double-digit streaming revenue growth and streaming becoming the top domestic revenue source indicate a structural shift from declining pay-TV. This strengthens recurring subscription cash flow, reduces reliance on carriage fees, and supports long-term monetization via pricing, bundling and FAST channel expansion.
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AMC Networks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
AMC Networks (AMCX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$442.79M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)526.22K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.7
Beta (1Y)1.03
Revenue Growth-3.42%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees1,715
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryEntertainment
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.16
Shares Outstanding32,443,302
10 Day Avg. Volume541,530
30 Day Avg. Volume526,216
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.43
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio1.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.84
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.00Price Target Upside-8.78% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.25B
AMC Networks Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
AMC Networks Inc., an entertainment company, distributes contents in the United States, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Domestic Operations and International. The Domestic Operations segment operates programming networks,...
How the Company Makes Money
AMC Networks primarily makes money by monetizing its content and brands across two main distribution models: (1) traditional linear/pay-TV networks and (2) subscription streaming services.
1) Affiliate (carriage) fees from pay-TV distributors: A ...
AMC Networks Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 08, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed but balanced picture: strong operational and strategic positives including double-digit streaming revenue growth, robust digital ad growth (+44% YoY), healthy free cash flow ($65M Q1, FCF guidance ≥ $200M), active engagement metrics, meaningful content/franchise monetization opportunities (notably The Walking Dead), and tangible capital structure improvements (retirement of 2029 notes, extended maturities, $428M cash and an ASR). Offsetting these positives were notable near-term profitability pressures — consolidated AOI down 34% to $69M, domestic AOI down 26%, a 16% decline in affiliate revenue, advertising rate pressure, and modest international revenue declines ex-FX. Management reiterated full-year revenue (~$2.25B), AOI (~$350M) and FCF guidance and outlined steps to address balance sheet and capital allocation. Overall the strengths and strategic actions largely balance the significant near-term profit headwinds.Positive Updates
Double-Digit Streaming Revenue Growth & Streaming Now Top Domestic Revenue Source
Streaming revenue grew 11% in the quarter and management stated streaming is now the #1 source of domestic revenue; streaming growth benefited from rate initiatives and is a primary growth driver for the business.
Negative Updates
Decline in Consolidated Revenue and Significant AOI Compression
Consolidated net revenue declined 2% year-over-year to $542 million, and consolidated adjusted operating income (AOI) declined 34% to $69 million, resulting in a 13% AOI margin for the quarter.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Double-Digit Streaming Revenue Growth & Streaming Now Top Domestic Revenue Source
Streaming revenue grew 11% in the quarter and management stated streaming is now the #1 source of domestic revenue; streaming growth benefited from rate initiatives and is a primary growth driver for the business.
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Company Guidance
AMC Global Media reiterated 2026 guidance calling for consolidated revenue of approximately $2.25 billion, consolidated adjusted operating income (AOI) of about $350 million and free cash flow of at least $200 million. In Q1 the company reported consolidated net revenue of $542 million (−2% year‑over‑year), consolidated AOI of $69 million (−34%, 13% margin) and free cash flow of $65 million; domestic revenue was $471 million (−3%) with domestic AOI $92 million (−26%), streaming revenue +11% while subscription revenue was down 3% and affiliate revenue down 16%; reported streaming subscribers were 10.1 million (vs. 10.2M a year ago) and there have been 1.8 million hard‑bundle activations. Advertising revenue declined 5% overall but digital ad revenue grew ~44% year‑over‑year; content licensing was $53 million. International revenue was $72 million (+3% reported; roughly −5% ex‑FX) with international AOI $5 million (8% margin). On the balance sheet the company had roughly $428 million of cash, pro forma net debt and finance leases of about $1.3 billion (pro forma net leverage ~3.5x), retired 2029 notes and materially extended maturities into 2032 (≈75% of debt not due until July 2032), plans to pay down Term Loan A and terminate its credit facility, and announced an approximately $30 million accelerated share repurchase; management expects AOI to be back‑half weighted with Q2 the low point.AMC Networks Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.30B | 2.31B | 2.42B | 2.71B | 3.10B | 3.08B |
| Gross Profit | 1.14B | 1.17B | 1.29B | 1.38B | 1.58B | 1.65B |
| EBITDA | 1.00B | 1.26B | 979.10M | 1.46B | 1.25B | 1.51B |
| Net Income | 52.48M | 89.40M | -226.55M | 215.46M | 7.59M | 250.60M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.87B | 3.94B | 4.36B | 4.97B | 5.63B | 5.75B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 552.14M | 502.38M | 784.65M | 570.58M | 930.00M | 892.22M |
| Total Debt | 1.84B | 1.85B | 2.43B | 2.48B | 2.97B | 3.03B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.89B | 2.92B | 3.42B | 3.71B | 4.53B | 4.56B |
| Stockholders Equity | 955.24M | 981.87M | 855.60M | 1.05B | 806.99M | 851.09M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 241.00M | 272.37M | 330.84M | 168.71M | 137.56M | 100.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 262.33M | 305.67M | 375.62M | 203.92M | 181.83M | 143.47M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -22.24M | -34.21M | -40.38M | -24.32M | -39.38M | -26.58M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -567.14M | -570.29M | -110.22M | -544.43M | -97.11M | -84.10M |
AMC Networks Technical Analysis
Positive
8.77
Price Trends
9.10
Positive
8.31
Positive
8.33
Positive
Market Momentum
0.18
Positive
58.88
Neutral
59.22
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AMCX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 8.77 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 9.79, below the 50-day MA of 9.10, and above the 200-day MA of 8.33, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.18 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 58.88 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 59.22 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AMCX.
AMC Networks Risk Analysis
AMC Networks disclosed 35 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. AMC Networks reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
AMC Networks Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 Neutral | $442.79M | 8.69 | 5.30% | ― | -3.42% | ― | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
58 Neutral | $52.65M | -10.78 | -5.46% | ― | 7.48% | 15.04% | |
57 Neutral | $4.77B | -23.10 | 16.27% | ― | -17.64% | -54.79% | |
55 Neutral | $486.56M | -1.73 | -44.91% | ― | ― | ― | |
54 Neutral | $995.89M | 15.24 | 15.82% | 6.52% | -9.25% | -54.61% | |
50 Neutral | $1.93B | -2.04 | 29.90% | ― | 10.63% | -7.77% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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AMC Networks Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
AMC Networks Appoints New CFO Amid Strong Shareholder Backing
Positive
Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, 2026, AMC Global Media appointed former VICE Media co‑chief executive and veteran media investment banker Hozefa Lokhandwala as executive vice president and chief financial officer, backing the hire with a three‑year employ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
AMC Networks Rebrands as AMC Global Media Inc.
Neutral
Apr 8, 2026
On April 8, 2026, AMC Networks Inc. amended and restated its articles of incorporation and bylaws in Nevada to change its corporate name to AMC Global Media Inc., while keeping its NASDAQ listing under the existing ticker AMCX. The move leaves all...
Executive/Board Changes
AMC Networks Announces Interim Shift in Financial Leadership
Neutral
Apr 3, 2026
AMC Networks Inc., a U.S. entertainment and television content provider, reported a leadership change in its finance organization effective March 31, 2026. The company, which operates cable networks and streaming services with a focus on premium a...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
AMC Networks Fully Retires 2029 Notes, Extends Maturities
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
On March 13, 2026, AMC Networks completed the early settlement of an exchange offer in which about $830.6 million of its 10.25% senior secured notes due 2029 were swapped for new 10.50% senior secured notes due 2032, followed by the tender of an a...
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