AMC Entertainment

AMC Q4 2025 Earnings

Reported Feb 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM ET · SEC Source

Q4 25 EPS

$-0.25

BEAT +0.00%

Est. $-0.25

Q4 25 Revenue

$1.29B

BEAT +1.50%

Est. $1.27B

vs S&P Since Q4 25

+68.1%

BEATING MARKET

AMC +74.8% vs S&P +6.7%

Full Year 2025 Results

FY 25 EPS

$-1.34

MISS 31.37%

Est. $-1.02

FY 25 Revenue

$4.85B

BEAT +0.39%

Est. $4.83B

Market Reaction

Did AMC Beat Earnings? Q4 2025 Results

AMC Entertainment delivered a deeply mixed fourth quarter, posting a loss that caught Wall Street well off guard even as revenues managed a narrow beat. The company reported Q4 2025 EPS of -$0.25, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.04 by a strikin… Read more AMC Entertainment delivered a deeply mixed fourth quarter, posting a loss that caught Wall Street well off guard even as revenues managed a narrow beat. The company reported Q4 2025 EPS of -$0.25, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.04 by a striking 551.04%, while revenue of $1.29 billion edged 1.50% above expectations despite falling 1.4% year over year. The core culprit behind the earnings shortfall was $142.20 million in Q4 interest expense tied to AMC's substantial debt load, which overwhelmed an operating income line that came in at a near-breakeven $100,000. Attendance slipped 9.8% to 56.3 million patrons, though AMC set all-time per-patron records in admissions and food and beverage revenue, with the average ticket price rising to $12.46 from $11.56. Reports of an aggressive cost-cutting push, including closing underperforming theaters, add further context to the restructuring narrative. Looking ahead, management pointed to January 2026 North American box office trends running approximately 16% ahead of the prior year and a blockbuster slate, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday, as reasons for cautious optimism.

Key Takeaways

  • All-time per-patron records in admissions revenue, food and beverage revenue, and total revenue for both Q4 and full year
  • Record-setting contribution margin per patron of $15.58 in Q4 (up from $14.05) and $14.80 for full year (up from $13.80)
  • Average ticket price increased to $12.46 from $11.56 year-over-year in Q4
  • Food and beverage revenue per patron rose to $7.75 from $7.15 in Q4
  • Portfolio optimization and operating improvements
  • Premium large-format offerings and enhanced food and beverage choices
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AMC YoY Financials

Q4 2025 vs Q4 2024, source: SEC Filings

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AMC Revenue by Segment

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AMC Revenue by Geography

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“2025 marked another important step forward for AMC. The North American box office improved modestly year‑over‑year, rising approximately 1.5%, while AMC once again outperformed, growing total revenue by 4.6% and Adjusted EBITDA by nearly 13% compared to 2024. This outperformance reflects our relentless focus on operating improvements and portfolio optimization and further demonstrates our leadership in the guest experience through world‑class marketing and loyalty programs, innovative food and beverage variety, and best‑in‑class premium large‑format offerings.”

— Adam Aron, Q4 2025 Earnings Press Release