AMC Entertainment soars on record quarterly results

Investing.com -- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with the company posting its highest quarterly revenue and adjusted EBITDA in its 106-year history.

The theater chain reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.14, beating the analyst estimate of -$0.02 by $0.16. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.6 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.5 billion and marking a 14.2% increase from $1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA soared 69.6% YoY to $321.4 million from $189.5 million, marking the first time the company surpassed $300 million in adjusted EBITDA in a single quarter.

Shares rose 13.4% premarket following the earnings release.

"The second quarter of 2026 was nothing short of extraordinary for AMC," said Chairman and CEO Adam Aron. "In our 106-year history, never before has AMC had such superb results. Total revenues increased approximately 14.2%, year over year, to approximately $1.6 billion, while Adjusted EBITDA soared 70% to $321.4 million."

The company's domestic revenues grew 13.0% YoY, outpacing the 10.7% increase in the total industry-wide domestic box office. International operations showed particularly strong performance, with attendance up 17.9% and adjusted EBITDA climbing 336.7% in the second quarter. The consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin expanded from 13.6% in the prior year period to 20.1%.

AMC generated $190.1 million in free cash flow during the quarter and reported cash and cash equivalents of $778.4 million at June 30, 2026, up 83.7% from $423.7 million in the prior year period.

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