AMC Networks (AMCX) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Friday

AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) is expected to be announcing its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, May 8th. Analysts expect AMC Networks to post earnings of $0.22 per share and revenue of $540.6730 million for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $0.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.14. AMC Networks had a return on equity of 11.32% and a net margin of 3.87%.The business had revenue of $594.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $581.83 million. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.64 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect AMC Networks to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

AMC Networks Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ AMCX opened at $8.12 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $346.81 million, a PE ratio of 5.93 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.72, a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.67. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $7.65 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $8.14. AMC Networks has a fifty-two week low of $5.41 and a fifty-two week high of $10.27.

Insider Transactions at AMC Networks

In other AMC Networks news, CAO Michael J. Sherin III sold 5,963 shares of AMC Networks stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $7.96, for a total transaction of $47,465.48. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 10,648 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $84,758.08. The trade was a 35.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 25.87% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AMC Networks

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in AMCX. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in AMC Networks in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its holdings in AMC Networks by 133.3% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 4,786 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 2,735 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of AMC Networks in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $43,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in shares of AMC Networks in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $51,000. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP bought a new stake in shares of AMC Networks in the 2nd quarter valued at $63,000. 78.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently commented on AMCX shares. Morgan Stanley set a $7.00 price target on AMC Networks in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of AMC Networks in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of AMC Networks from $8.00 to $10.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of AMC Networks from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Strong Sell” and a consensus price target of $7.67.

AMC Networks Company Profile

AMC Networks Inc (NASDAQ: AMCX) is a global entertainment company that specializes in the development, production and distribution of premium content for television and streaming platforms. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates a portfolio of pay television channels in the U.S. and abroad, and offers direct-to-consumer streaming services that feature both original programming and licensed fare. AMC Networks is best known for critically acclaimed series such as “Breaking Bad,” “Mad Men” and “The Walking Dead,” and it continues to invest in new scripted and unscripted content across a range of genres.

The company’s core television networks in the United States include AMC, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv, while its joint venture with BBC Studios supports BBC America.