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AMC Entertainment Shares Hit New 12-Month Low
Analysts Warn Investors to Consider Selling Amid Continued Decline
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) shares reached a new 52-week low of $1.21 during trading on Thursday, closing at $1.2250 with a trading volume of 13.7 million shares. The stock has seen a steady decline over the past year, leading several analysts to issue 'sell' ratings and lower price targets.
Why it matters
AMC's struggles reflect the broader challenges facing the movie theater industry, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of streaming services. The company's declining stock price and negative analyst sentiment suggest investors may want to reconsider their positions in the company.
The details
Several research firms have downgraded AMC Entertainment in recent months, with Wall Street Zen cutting the stock from 'hold' to 'strong sell' and Citigroup reiterating a 'sell' rating while lowering its price target from $2.30 to $1.30. Zacks Research also cut its rating on the stock from 'strong-buy' to 'hold', while Macquarie Infrastructure reduced its price target from $3.00 to $2.00 and maintained a 'neutral' rating.
- AMC Entertainment shares reached a new 52-week low of $1.21 on Thursday, February 21, 2026.
- The stock closed at $1.2250 on Thursday, February 21, 2026, with a trading volume of 13.7 million shares.
The players
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
A leading movie exhibition company that operates a network of multiplex cinemas and offers a variety of premium viewing experiences.
Wall Street Zen
A research firm that cut its rating on AMC Entertainment from 'hold' to 'strong sell'.
Citigroup
A research firm that reiterated a 'sell' rating on AMC Entertainment and lowered its price target from $2.30 to $1.30.
Zacks Research
A research firm that cut its rating on AMC Entertainment from 'strong-buy' to 'hold'.
Macquarie Infrastructure
A research firm that reduced its price target on AMC Entertainment from $3.00 to $2.00 and maintained a 'neutral' rating.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
The takeaway
AMC Entertainment's declining stock price and negative analyst sentiment suggest that investors may want to reconsider their positions in the company, as the movie theater industry continues to face significant challenges.
