AMC Entertainment Reports Q4 Earnings Miss

The movie theater chain saw revenue of $1.29 billion but missed analyst estimates on earnings per share.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), the largest movie theater chain in the world, reported its fourth quarter financial results on Monday. The company posted revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, but reported earnings per share of -$0.18, missing analyst estimates of -$0.09 per share.

Why it matters

AMC's earnings miss highlights the ongoing challenges the company faces as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely impacted movie theater attendance and revenues. The company's stock has struggled, down over 70% in the past year, as investors remain cautious about the long-term outlook for the theater industry.

The details

AMC reported a loss of $0.18 per share for the fourth quarter, falling short of the -$0.09 per share that analysts had expected. The company cited lower-than-anticipated attendance and higher operating costs as factors contributing to the earnings miss. AMC's revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter was in line with expectations.

  • AMC Entertainment reported its Q4 2025 earnings results on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is the largest movie theater chain in the world, operating over 11,000 screens across the globe.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to adapt and innovate to overcome the challenges facing our industry.”

— Adam Aron, CEO, AMC Entertainment (MarketBeat)

What’s next

AMC Entertainment will hold its annual shareholder meeting in the coming months, where investors will be closely watching for updates on the company's strategic plans and outlook.

The takeaway

AMC's earnings miss underscores the ongoing struggles of the movie theater industry as it works to recover from the pandemic. The company will need to find new ways to attract audiences and cut costs in order to return to profitability.