NASDAQ$AMCX

AMC Global Media Inc · Q2 2022 earnings

Q2 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

AMC Entertainment reported increased revenue driven by higher attendance, but net loss remained significant.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. announced its Q2 2022 earnings, revealing a substantial increase in revenue compared to the previous year, driven by a strong recovery in attendance. However, the company continued to experience a net loss, although it was reduced compared to the prior year. The results indicate ongoing progress in AMC's recovery from the impact of the pandemic, but also highlight the challenges that remain in achieving profitability.

  • Total revenue increased significantly, driven by a strong recovery in attendance.
  • Net loss decreased compared to the prior year, but the company remained unprofitable.
  • The company continues to focus on strategic initiatives to enhance the moviegoing experience and diversify revenue streams.
  • Liquidity remains a key focus as AMC navigates the ongoing recovery and macroeconomic uncertainties.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$738M

Previous: $771M-4.3%
EPS (adj)

$2.06

Previous: $3.45-40.3%
Capital Expenditures

-$21.6M

Previous: -$18.8M-14.4%
Free Cash Flow

$61.9M

Previous: $17M+263.2%
Net Income

$83.4M

Previous: $35.9M+132.5%
Operating Income

$153M

Previous: $68.3M+124.5%
Gross Profit

$412M

Previous: $433M-4.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$965M

Previous: $981M-1.6%
Total Assets

$5.79B

Previous: $5.48B+5.7%
Stock-Based Comp

$8.68M

Previous: $16.3M-46.6%

Revenue & EPS history

AMC · Revenue · Quarterly

$738M

Q2 2022-4.3%vs Q2 2021
Beat estimate in 8 of 15 quarters(53%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

AMC did not provide specific financial guidance for the next quarter or the full year. The company will focus on increasing revenue and improving profitability, and continue to navigate the ongoing recovery and macroeconomic uncertainties.

Tailwinds

  • Continued recovery in attendance as moviegoers return to theaters.
  • Focus on enhancing the moviegoing experience with premium formats and amenities.
  • Strategic initiatives to diversify revenue streams, such as food and beverage offerings and alternative content.
  • Active management of liquidity and debt to strengthen the balance sheet.
  • Potential for further cost efficiencies and operational improvements.

Headwinds

  • Uncertainty regarding the pace of recovery in attendance and consumer spending.
  • Potential for further disruptions from new COVID-19 variants or other external factors.
  • Competition from streaming services and other alternative entertainment options.
  • High debt levels and interest expense.
  • Risk of further economic slowdown or recession.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2022

Historical avgQ2 2022

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.4%

Avg return

30 days after

53%

34 / 64 earnings

Positive

+34.0%

Q4 2020

Best reaction

-16.2%

Q4 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.7%-2.1%+14.3%
Q4 2025-2.3%+10.0%-3.9%
Q3 2025+3.7%+13.4%+24.1%
Q1 2025+2.3%-0.8%+4.7%
Q4 2024-10.7%-13.6%-29.0%
Q3 2024+2.0%+1.1%+11.9%
Q2 2024+3.0%-9.8%-10.1%
Q1 2024+7.6%+19.4%+35.2%
Q4 2023-13.7%-18.2%-30.5%
Q3 2023-4.3%-5.2%+27.4%
Q2 2023-5.2%-7.6%-25.7%
Q1 2023+7.0%-7.0%-16.2%
Q4 2022+16.7%+16.3%-22.0%
Q3 2022-4.5%+16.7%-4.7%
Q2 2022-11.2%-9.7%-22.3%
Q1 2022-0.2%+8.6%+10.0%
Q4 2021-16.2%-13.8%-9.3%
Q3 2021-0.8%-4.9%-18.6%
Q2 2021+6.8%+12.0%-8.1%
Q1 2021+4.6%+6.1%+48.0%
Q4 2020+34.0%+29.5%+1.8%
Q3 2020+8.3%+12.4%+52.6%
Q2 2020-5.2%-1.4%-6.9%
Q1 2020+0.5%+8.9%+34.6%
Q4 2019+1.8%-1.4%-18.5%
Q3 2019-1.8%-6.8%-12.4%
Q2 2019-2.0%-3.9%-11.1%
Q1 2019-1.8%-2.2%-9.7%
Q4 2018+4.4%-1.2%-10.7%
Q3 2018+0.7%+4.2%+2.2%
Q2 2018-0.1%-1.7%+3.6%
Q1 2018+7.3%+6.7%+13.4%
Q4 2017+1.6%+0.8%-1.7%
Q3 2017-6.8%-3.0%+3.7%
Q2 2017-0.4%-0.2%-2.9%
Q1 2017+1.7%+0.2%-2.7%
Q4 2016+6.0%+4.0%+0.2%
Q3 2016+6.0%+6.0%+7.5%
Q2 2016-4.1%-3.9%-2.6%
Q1 2016+7.6%
Q4 2015-6.7%
Q3 2015+6.3%
Q2 2015-3.1%
Q1 2015+4.6%
Q4 2014+4.1%
Q3 2014+3.3%
Q2 2014-1.0%
Q1 2014-11.5%
Q4 2013+9.2%
Q3 2013-7.7%
Q2 2013-8.0%
Q1 2013+3.1%
Q4 2012-1.8%
Q3 2012+7.5%
Q2 2012+0.3%
Q1 2011+5.2%
Q1 2012+5.2%
Q2 2011-4.9%
Q4 2011-4.9%
Q3 2011+13.1%
Q3 2010+13.1%
Q4 2010-8.5%
Q2 2010-8.5%
Q4 2009-8.5%
Q1 2010

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