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The Market Online
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 18: Theatre stocks post-COVID - recovery, or just for show?
This content has been prepared in collaboration with Cineplex Inc. and AMC Entertainment Holdings, third-party issuers, and is intended for informational purposes only. As the world gradually reclaims its pre-pandemic rhythms, the cinema industry—once among the hardest hit—has begun to flicker back to life. For investors, this resurgence presents a compelling opportunity to reassess the prospects of two of North America's most prominent theatre chains: Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX)in Canada and AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) in the United States. Cineplex: A Canadian comeback story? Cineplex, Canada's largest movie theatre operator, has shown notable signs of recovery since the pandemic's peak. In its Q4 2024 earnings, Cineplex reported: Revenue of C$362.7 million , up 15 per cent year-over-year , up 15 per cent year-over-year Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.05, a significant turnaround from a loss of -$0.14 the year prior of $0.05, a significant turnaround from a loss of -$0.14 the year prior Box office revenue per patron rose to C$13.26, while concession revenue per patron increased to C$9.41 Fast-forward to Q2 2025, the theatre chain recently reported nearly 170 per cent growth compared to last year's Q2. Attendance has steadily improved, with January 2025 box office revenue nearly matching that of January 2024, signaling a stabilization in consumer demand. Cineplex stock has responded positively. Cineplex is also diversifying. Its location-based entertainment segment and Scene+ loyalty program are helping to drive engagement beyond traditional moviegoing. A recent refinancing initiative aims to extend debt maturities and reduce equity dilution risk, setting the stage for potential dividend reinstatement. Cinepelx stock (TSX:CGX) has fallen 5.6 per cent since the year began but is up 36.54 per cent since this time last year, last trading at C$11.51. AMC Entertainment: From meme stock to market resilience AMC, the world's largest cinema chain, has had a rollercoaster ride since 2020. After surviving the pandemic with the help of retail investors during the 'meme stock' frenzy, AMC has focused on operational efficiency and strategic closures. In Q3 2023, AMC posted its best quarterly earnings in its 103-year history, driven by the massive success of films like Barbie and Oppenheimer , which grossed a combined US$2.3 billion globally. Key highlights include: Revenue of $1.4 billion , up over 45 per cent year-over-year , up over 45 per cent year-over-year Closure of 156 underperforming locations, offset by 57 new openings Rent renegotiations yielding tens of millions in annual savings Despite these gains, AMC still carries a deferred rent balance of $74.2 million and a significant debt load. However, its leaner operations and improved cash reserves suggest a more sustainable path forward. More recently, AMC's Q1 2025 numbers had total revenues of US$862.5 million compared to US$951.4 million for Q1 2024, coupled with a net loss of US$202.1 million compared to net loss of US$163.5 million in Q1 2024. CEO Adam Aron blamed it on the poor performance of the box office at large from January to March this year, which he called 'the lowest it has been since 1996' in a media release. He went on to explain, 'If that level of activity were to continue, of course it would be highly problematic for movie theatres. But to the contrary, since April 1, movie theatre demand has been booming AMC stock (NYSE:AMC) has fallen 25.88 per cent since the year began and is down 41.35 per cent since this time last year. It has seen some growth in the past three months, rising 11.74 per cent since May. AMC last traded at US$2.95 (C$ 4.01). The investment angle: A slow but steady return to the big screen Both Cineplex and AMC are navigating a transformed entertainment landscape. While streaming remains a formidable competitor, the enduring appeal of the theatrical experience—especially for blockbuster releases—continues to draw audiences back. Cineplex offers a more traditional recovery play with a focus on operational diversification and financial restructuring. AMC, on the other hand, presents a higher-risk, higher-reward scenario, buoyed by its brand recognition and aggressive cost-cutting. The cinema industry's revival is far from complete, but the trajectory is promising. As attendance rebounds and studios ramp up content pipelines, both Cineplex and AMC are working out a way to benefit. Investors should dig deeper—analyzing debt levels, content slates, and evolving consumer behavior—to determine which stock best fits their portfolio. Whether you're drawn to Cineplex's steady Canadian comeback or AMC's bold American reinvention, the curtain is rising on a new act in theatrical investing. Here's a list of past episodes: Thanks for listening! The 5-Minute Investor is on Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Stockhouse or wherever finer podcasts are found. Join the discussion: Find out what investors are saying about The 5-Minute Investor Podcast and this week's stocks in focus on the Cineplex and AMC Bullboards, and make sure to check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. Stockhouse does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with a registered investment professional. The issuer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein .
Business Wire
02-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Receipt of the Requisite Term Loan Lender Consents Needed to Move Forward with AMC's Comprehensive Balance Sheet Strengthening Transactions
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) ('AMC' or the 'Company'), today announced that Lenders representing more than 80% of its Term Loans due 2029 have joined as a party to the Transaction Support Agreement previously announced, thereby satisfying a material condition to move forward with all of the balance sheet enhancing transactions previously announced on July 1, 2025. Additional Term Loan Lenders who also wish to provide their consent still can do so through 5:00 pm EDT today Highlights of the agreement previously announced include: Approximately $223.3 million of new money financing that will primarily be used to refinance debt maturing in 2026; The immediate conversion of at least $143.0 million of 6.00%/8.00% Senior Secured Exchangeable Notes due 2030, with the potential to equitize up to a total of $337 million of such notes over time; A full resolution of litigation with certain holders of AMC's 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2029. For more information, please refer to the Form 8-K filed by AMC yesterday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website at Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC, commented, 'We are very pleased to have received the necessary transaction consents from such a large number of our Term Loan lenders, and especially to have received them so swiftly. Their resounding support enables AMC to move forward with transformative transactions that will strengthen our balance sheet, and better position AMC to deliver sustained long-term shareholder value.' Aron concluded, 'We also are grateful to all of our lenders for their constructive engagement and for their recognizing the strategic importance of these transactions to AMC's recovery. Our lenders' vote of confidence is both meaningful and energizing, as we ride the powerful momentum of a resurgent domestic box office for the remainder of 2025 and into what we believe will be an even more robust 2026. With reduced debt, fresh capital for 2026 maturities, and litigation fully resolved, AMC is operating from a position of renewed strength and optimism.' About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 870 theatres and 9,700 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit Website Information This press release, along with other news about AMC, is available at We routinely post information that may be important to investors in the Investor Relations section of our website, We use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, and we encourage investors to consult that section of our website regularly for important information about AMC. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document. Investors interested in automatically receiving news and information when posted to our website can also visit to sign up for email alerts. Forward-Looking Statements This communication includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'forecast,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'expect,' 'should,' 'believe' and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements are based only on the Company's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the Company's business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions and speak only as of the date on which they are made. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements the Company makes regarding the terms of the transactions, which are highly uncertain; the Company's ability to complete the transactions on the terms contemplated or at all; the Company's ability to otherwise refinance, extend, restructure or repay outstanding debt; its current and projected liquidity needs to operate its business and execute its strategy, and related use of cash; its ability to raise capital through equity issuances, asset sales or the incurrence of debt; the Company's expectations regarding its ability to continue as a going concern; retail and credit market conditions; higher cost of capital and borrowing costs; impairments; changes in general economic conditions; the impact of foreign exchange rates on the Company's financial performance; and the Company's inability to implement its business plan or meet or exceed its financial projections. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, and are based on information available at the time the statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks, trends, uncertainties and other facts which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. For a detailed discussion of risks, trends and uncertainties facing the Company, see the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, each as filed with the SEC, and the risks, trends and uncertainties identified in the Company's other public filings. The Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update any information contained herein to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law. Category: Company Release
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Collaborative Agreement with Creditors to Strengthen its Balance Sheet and Position the Company to Prosper from Robust Box Office Recovery
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) ('AMC' or the 'Company'), today announced that it has entered into a Transaction Support Agreement with key creditor groups, including certain holders representing approximately 62% of its 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the 'Consenting 7.5% Noteholders'), certain holders representing approximately 76% of Muvico, LLC's 6.00%/8.00% Senior Secured Exchangeable Notes due 2030 (the 'Consenting Exchangeable Noteholders') and certain lenders representing approximately 14% of AMC's term loans outstanding under its existing credit agreement (the 'Credit Agreement,' and any such consenting lenders, the 'Consenting Term Loan Lenders'). The agreement reflects strong creditor support for AMC's long-term recovery and includes a comprehensive package of transactions designed to strengthen the Company's balance sheet and resolve outstanding litigation. With the exception of the Equitization (as defined below), Term Loan Lenders representing at least 50.1% of AMC's term loans outstanding under its Credit Agreement will be required to consent to the effectiveness of the transactions (such limited consent, the 'Requisite Term Loan Consent'). Highlights of the agreement include: Approximately $223.3 million of new money financing that will be used to refinance debt maturing in 2026 and provide incremental liquidity; The immediate conversion of at least $143.0 million of 6.00%/8.00% Senior Secured Exchangeable Notes due 2030, with the potential to equitize up to a total of $337 million of such notes over time; A full resolution of litigation with certain holders of AMC's 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2029. Under the terms of the agreement and subject to Requisite Term Loan Consent: The Consenting 7.5% Noteholders will provide approximately $223.3 million of incremental new money financing and will exchange $590.0 million of existing 7.5% Notes due 2029 for a total of $825.1 million aggregate principal amount of new Senior Secured Notes due 2029; The Consenting Exchangeable Noteholders will receive 79.8 million shares of AMC Class A common stock in exchange for at least $143 million of 6.00%/8.00% Senior Secured Exchangeable Notes (the 'Equitization') and could exchange up to an additional approximately $195 million of such debt for equity over time, including an additional sum on account of the initial 79.8 million shares, depending on the trading price of the Company's Class A common stock following the initial exchange; The Consenting 7.5% Noteholders, the Consenting Exchangeable Noteholders and the Consenting Term Loan Lenders have agreed to support amendments to their existing debt agreements to facilitate the transactions; The Consenting 7.5% Noteholders have agreed to dismiss with prejudice the ongoing litigation upon completion of the transactions. For more information, please refer to the Form 8-K filed by AMC today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website at Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC, commented, 'The successful signing of this Transaction Support Agreement is yet another important and strategic move, as AMC continues to fortify our financial footing, and improve the trajectory of our post pandemic recovery. Thanks to constructive engagement with our lenders, we've achieved a smart outcome that meaningfully strengthens AMC's balance sheet. Assuming we obtain the required consent from our Term Loan Lenders, this announcement will bring in more than $220 million of new money financing to AMC that can be used to refinance upcoming 2026 debt maturities. We also will immediately benefit from the conversion of at least $143 million of debt into equity, with the potential to equitize even more, up to a total of $337 million of debt to equity. Importantly, this agreement also offers a full resolution of existing litigation with a group of our first lien 7.5% noteholders.' Aron added, 'We continue to make positive advances, at a time when we also are riding the powerful wave of a recently resurgent industry-wide box office that commenced in April of this year. The domestic box office in the second quarter of 2025 is up impressively compared to the same period last year, and our full-year industry projections point to the strongest box office performance in five years. We further anticipate more improvement in the domestic industry box office next year too, such that in our view 2026 also will show continued growth and momentum. That's an extraordinary backdrop for AMC's ongoing recovery efforts.' Aron continued, 'Make no mistake, AMC is playing on offense again. Recently, at our U.S. theatres for example, AMC has announced or implemented: a dramatic expansion in the number of our premium large format and extra large format screens, continued broad deployment of state-of-the-art laser projection, the renovation of select high-grossing theatres, a new "50% off Wednesdays" discount pricing strategy designed to boost midweek patronage, as well as pro-consumer enhancements to our already highly popular AMC Stubs loyalty and A-List subscription programs. We can add to that sweeping set of initiatives this collaborative agreement being announced today, which is indicative of strong support for AMC from our lenders.' Aron concluded, 'At a time when the movie industry is beginning to hit its stride, we believe AMC is doing the same, backed by an increasingly stronger balance sheet, and the confidence of our financial partners. We are laser-focused on taking bold steps which in our view will work to drive long-term shareholder value.' About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 870 theatres and 9,700 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit Website Information This press release, along with other news about AMC, is available at We routinely post information that may be important to investors in the Investor Relations section of our website, We use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, and we encourage investors to consult that section of our website regularly for important information about AMC. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document. Investors interested in automatically receiving news and information when posted to our website can also visit to sign up for email alerts. Forward-Looking Statements This communication includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'forecast,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'expect,' 'should,' 'believe' and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements are based only on the Company's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the Company's business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions and speak only as of the date on which they are made. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements the Company makes regarding the terms of the transactions, which are highly uncertain; the Company's ability to complete the transactions on the terms contemplated or at all; the Company's ability to obtain the required approval of 50.1% of Term Loan Lenders; the Company's ability to otherwise refinance, extend, restructure or repay outstanding debt; its current and projected liquidity needs to operate its business and execute its strategy, and related use of cash; its ability to raise capital through equity issuances, asset sales or the incurrence of debt; the Company's expectations regarding its ability to continue as a going concern; retail and credit market conditions; higher cost of capital and borrowing costs; impairments; changes in general economic conditions; the impact of foreign exchange rates on the Company's financial performance; and the Company's inability to implement its business plan or meet or exceed its financial projections. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, and are based on information available at the time the statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks, trends, uncertainties and other facts which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. For a detailed discussion of risks, trends and uncertainties facing the Company, see the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, each as filed with the SEC, and the risks, trends and uncertainties identified in the Company's other public filings. The Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update any information contained herein to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law. Category: Company Release
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) ('AMC' or 'the Company') today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, which have been posted to the Investor Relations section of AMC's website at The Company will host a live webcast for investors and other interested parties on May 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT/5:00 PM EDT. The live webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of AMC's website at An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website after the webcast for a limited time. About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 870 theatres and 9,700 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit Category: Company Release
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jim Cramer Says Stay Away from AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC)
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. Jim Cramer in a latest program on CNBC talked about the latest signs of de-escalation in trade wars between the US and China and told investors that even bear market rallies could be a positive sign. Cramer, however, believes the US government has yet to give any clarity on its policies on China. 'There's a great misunderstanding about how real recoveries get started. They always start as bear market rallies, for heaven's sake. They're rarely based on hard facts. When you get this kind of rally, it doesn't happen because someone gave you the green light to start buying. You don't get a statement from the president that the trade war is over and everything's back to normal.' In addition to positive reports on the US-China tariff front, Cramer also mentioned the latest reports on President Trump's stance on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying that the possibility of Trump firing the central bank chief seems to be 'off the table.' READ ALSO: 7 Best Stocks to Buy For Long-Term and 8 Cheap Jim Cramer Stocks to Invest In. For this article, we picked 10 stocks Jim Cramer recently talked about during his latest programs on CNBC. With each stock, we have mentioned the number of hedge fund investors. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here). Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 16 Jim Cramer in a latest program on CNBC recommended investors to stay away from AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC): 'The answer is that they should have reorganized by now and they haven't. They have way too much debt. I want you to stay away from that one.' Overall, AMC ranks 10th on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. While we acknowledge the potential of AMC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that under the radar AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AMC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
