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AMC Global Media Inc.(AMCX)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$9.18
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AMCX

10/23/2026: AMCX (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

AMC Global Media Inc. is an entertainment company that operates a portfolio of cable networks and niche streaming services. While it benefits from owning high-value franchises like 'The Walking Dead', the company is navigating the difficult secular decline of the traditional pay-TV bundle. Its primary growth opportunity lies in its pivot to streaming and content licensing, which aims to offset linear losses. However, investors face risks from aggressive competition, high debt levels, and the ongoing execution challenge of scaling its digital platforms. The stock, which pays no dividend, may appeal to value-oriented investors willing to accept high volatility in exchange for potential turnaround value.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's core business is in a secular decline, making it a challenging play for traditional growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on news, such as licensing wins or takeover rumors, rather than steady growth.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often trades at low valuation multiples due to market pessimism, potentially appealing to contrarian value seekers.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and has prioritized debt management over capital returns.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and the existential risks facing the traditional media industry make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant swings based on industry headlines and streaming performance.
Valuation riskMediumWhile the stock may look cheap, a 'value trap' scenario remains a major concern for investors.
Competition risk (Streaming)HighThe company is fighting much larger competitors with significantly deeper content pockets.
Business qualityMediumThe erosion of the linear cable bundle creates structural quality concerns for the core business.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for shareholders.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully execute its streaming transition while managing a heavy debt load.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 8.46%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AMCX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AMCX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+139.5%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 11.8%) are partially offset by slightly negative revenue growth (-4.5%), soft profitability (net margin 3.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AMCX's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (11.8% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is AMCX's strongest growth driver at +139.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-4.5%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-17.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 119.8% and approximately 97.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.48% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.14%
CastleKnight Management LP 4.46%
Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 4.34%
American Century Companies Inc 4.09%
RWWM Inc 3.40%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AMCX generates approximately $506 of gross profit, $111 of operating income, and $118 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 31.23%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AMCX has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 378.67M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.67
Volume (30-day avg) 663.2K shares
Beta 1.39
52 Weeks Range 6.47 - 12.93
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.47 - 12.93
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.53

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Domestic OperationsAffiliate fees from cable distribution, advertising revenue, and subscription streaming revenue.This is the primary engine of the company, though it is under pressure from changing consumer habits.
InternationalChannel operations and licensing in global markets.Provides geographic diversification but faces similar challenges to the domestic business.
LicensingLicensing original content (e.g., The Walking Dead) to third-party streaming services.A key revenue stream that provides cash to fund new content without requiring full ownership risk.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 3.83
Enterprise Value 1.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value 1.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.62
Shares Outstanding 29.77M
Shares Floating 28.88M
Shares Outstanding 29.77M
Shares Floating 28.88M
Percent Insiders 6.48
Percent Institutions 119.8

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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