AMC Networks Inc (AMCX) AI Stock Analysis

AMC Networks Inc operates in the entertainment industry through two primary segments: Domestic Operations and International and Other. Its Domestic Operations segment manages national programming networks including AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV, alongside subscription streaming services such as Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, and AMC+. The segment also engages in film distribution through IFC Films and produces and licenses original programming. Its International and Other segment operates channels under the AMCNI brand globally and manages comedy venue and production activities under the Levity banner.

Revenue contracted from $3.08B in FY2021 to $2.31B in FY2025, reflecting a 5-year revenue CAGR of -3.9%. Annual revenue declined 12.4% in FY2023, 10.7% in FY2024, and 4.5% in FY2025. Operating margin stood at 15.9% in FY2021, fell to -1.6% in FY2024, and recovered to 11.1% in FY2025. Net income was $89.4M in FY2025 with diluted EPS of $2.03, compared to a net loss of -$226.5M in FY2024. For the trailing twelve months, revenue was $2.25B with an operating margin of 3.1% and diluted EPS of -$0.53. In the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue fell 8.8% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings grew 82.2%.

As of June 30, 2026, AMC Networks held $464.0M in cash and short-term investments alongside total debt of $1.75B, resulting in net debt of $1.29B. Shareholders' equity was $911.2M, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.92 and a current ratio of 1.76. In FY2025, operating cash flow reached $305.7M and free cash flow was $272.4M. Capital expenditures totaled $33.3M, and the company spent $22.0M on share buybacks.

AMCX trades at a forward P/E of 3.8x, an enterprise value to EBITDA of 1.6x, and a price-to-sales ratio of 0.2x. These multiples sit below the median of its US-listed Communication Services peers, which trade at a forward P/E of 14.1x, an EV to EBITDA of 10.0x, and a price-to-sales ratio of 0.8x. Over the past year, the stock gained 39.0%, outperforming the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%. Over a 5-year span, AMCX returned -77.5% versus an 83.0% gain for the S&P 500.

Consensus ratings include 0 Strong Buy, 0 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell, and 2 Strong Sell recommendations. The mean price target of $9.67 sits 4.8% below the last close of $10.15. For the current fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, consensus estimates project revenue of $2.43B and EPS of $2.25. For the following fiscal year, 7 analysts project revenue of $2.40B and EPS of $2.64. The company recorded 0 EPS beats over the last 4 quarters, with its next earnings date scheduled for November 6, 2026.

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