Tuesday, February 09, 2021 11:16:45 AM
AMC
AMC reminds me of Blockbusters before it went belly-up. They had the video rental market, but the company was complacent, didn't innovate and allowed Netflix and others to lead in a segment they help create. Theaters have been around for decades, but the world has changed the past year in ways that compound AMC's challenges and ability to return value again to long term investors.
It is time for AMC to reinvent themselves, reimagine the theater business, to think outside the proverbial box, as Netflix did years ago or go the way of Blockbuster.
Yes, as others have mentioned, home theaters and large TV's are more affordable than ever, food is always cheaper at home, but part of the reason we go to AMC theaters is to experience the spectacle with others on huge screens with grand sound and for the same reason we still have malls with retail stores despite significant increases in Internet purchasing. We are and will always be social creatures with a desire to interact with others, experience shared moments and there's where opportunity lies for AMC.
IMO, currently, AMC is a trading and momentum play. Until the company looks beyond survival, and gives "investors" reasons to buy and hold, it will remain a favorite of shorters and traders. Money can be made in many ways, just be aware of the risks and do so with what you can lose.
AMC reminds me of Blockbusters before it went belly-up. They had the video rental market, but the company was complacent, didn't innovate and allowed Netflix and others to lead in a segment they help create. Theaters have been around for decades, but the world has changed the past year in ways that compound AMC's challenges and ability to return value again to long term investors.
It is time for AMC to reinvent themselves, reimagine the theater business, to think outside the proverbial box, as Netflix did years ago or go the way of Blockbuster.
Yes, as others have mentioned, home theaters and large TV's are more affordable than ever, food is always cheaper at home, but part of the reason we go to AMC theaters is to experience the spectacle with others on huge screens with grand sound and for the same reason we still have malls with retail stores despite significant increases in Internet purchasing. We are and will always be social creatures with a desire to interact with others, experience shared moments and there's where opportunity lies for AMC.
IMO, currently, AMC is a trading and momentum play. Until the company looks beyond survival, and gives "investors" reasons to buy and hold, it will remain a favorite of shorters and traders. Money can be made in many ways, just be aware of the risks and do so with what you can lose.
Recent AMC News
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 04/17/2026 08:36:48 PM
- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Subsidiary Odeon Finco PLC Announces Closing of $425 Million Term Loan • Business Wire • 04/17/2026 08:30:00 PM
- AMC Entertainment Delivers Best Ever Global Revenue Mark for a 5-Day Easter Weekend, Led by THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, Strong Merchandise Sales, and Solid Performances by Other Titles • Business Wire • 04/06/2026 12:20:00 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 04/01/2026 08:55:42 PM
- AMC reports second-strongest box office weekend of 2026 • IH Market News • 03/23/2026 02:41:34 PM
- PROJECT HAIL MARY Posts Biggest Opening Weekend of 2026 at AMC Theatres®; AMC Records Its Second-Highest Weekend of the Year for Admissions Revenue in the U.S. and Globally • Business Wire • 03/23/2026 12:00:00 PM
- CJ 4DPLEX and AMC Theatres Launch First Four Premium SCREENX and 4DX Locations in the United States • PR Newswire (US) • 03/19/2026 01:30:00 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/16/2026 09:09:55 PM
- Form 424B7 - Prospectus [Rule 424(b)(7)] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/16/2026 09:04:54 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/06/2026 10:18:54 PM
- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Announces Commitment Letter With Respect to Refinancing of Its Odeon Notes • Business Wire • 03/06/2026 10:15:00 PM
- 'THE STORY OF EVERYTHING' PRESENTS GROUNDBREAKING EVIDENCE THAT HAS REIGNITED THE DEBATE OVER SCIENCE, ORIGINS, AND THE EXISTENCE OF GOD IN THEATRES NATIONWIDE FROM FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 30-MAY 6 • PR Newswire (US) • 03/04/2026 04:00:00 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/02/2026 11:39:47 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/02/2026 10:53:02 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/02/2026 10:42:05 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/02/2026 10:20:51 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/02/2026 10:11:06 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/02/2026 09:48:16 PM
- Form 8-K - Current report • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/25/2026 11:31:39 AM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/23/2026 10:25:11 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/23/2026 10:20:39 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/23/2026 10:18:13 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/23/2026 10:15:35 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/23/2026 10:09:17 PM
- Form 4 - Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 02/23/2026 10:06:55 PM
