AMC Q4 Sneak Peek Shows Revenue Dip, Narrower Losses as Chain Secures Debt Relief Deal
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AMC Entertainment reports a modest fourth-quarter revenue dip and improved losses while unveiling a refinancing agreement aimed at extending maturities and easing pressure from its heavy debt load.
AMC Entertainment has released preliminary fourth-quarter results ahead of its full earnings report later this month, offering an early snapshot of a theater chain still navigating post-pandemic recovery while attempting to stabilize its balance sheet.
For the three months ending December 31, AMC reported revenue of $1.29 billion, down slightly from $1.3 billion during the same period last year. While top-line growth softened, the company narrowed its adjusted loss to approximately $127.4 million, an improvement from the $135.6 million loss recorded a year earlier.
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter totaled $134.1 million, compared to $164.8 million in the prior-year period, reflecting ongoing pressure from elevated interest expenses and uneven box office performance. AMC ended the year with $428.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, excluding $48.8 million in restricted cash.
On an annual basis, the company posted more encouraging results. Full-year revenue increased 4.6%, while profit rose 13%, signaling gradual operational improvement as theatrical attendance continues its slow rebound.
Alongside the financial preview, AMC announced a new agreement with holders of its senior secured notes that provides additional flexibility to refinance existing debt. The deal allows the company to pursue refinancing of its current term loan credit agreement and the 12.75% Odeon Senior Secured Notes due in 2027, potentially extending maturities and reducing interest costs.
Under the arrangement, holders of AMC’s Muvico, LLC Senior Secured Notes due in 2029 have agreed to permit new refinancing options that may be secured and guaranteed by AMC and its Odeon and Muvico subsidiaries. The company said any such refinancing would be aimed at simplifying its capital structure and improving liquidity.
Chief executive Adam Aron described 2025 as a transitional year for both AMC and the broader theatrical exhibition industry. While acknowledging that box office growth has not accelerated at the pace once expected, Aron said domestic ticket sales improved modestly year over year, rising approximately 1.5%.
Aron pointed to continued operational initiatives as a key focus for the company, including theater portfolio optimization, guest experience upgrades, expanded food and beverage offerings, loyalty programs, and increased investment in premium large-format auditoriums.
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Looking ahead, AMC is projecting a stronger theatrical calendar. First-quarter box office revenue is tracking roughly 9% ahead of the same period last year, and the company expects momentum to build as major studio releases roll out later in the year. Titles highlighted include Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday, Moana, Dune: Part Three, and The Odyssey.
Addressing the debt agreement, Aron said the support of lenders has strengthened AMC’s ability to manage upcoming maturities and improve its financial flexibility, positioning the company to benefit from a potential industry recovery.
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Analysts offered a cautious response. B. Riley analyst Drew Crum characterized the update as modestly positive but largely in line with expectations for AMC and the exhibition sector overall, maintaining a neutral outlook on the stock.
AMC’s sizable debt burden — largely accumulated prior to the pandemic and exacerbated by prolonged theater closures — continues to weigh on investor sentiment. Shares traded relatively flat following the announcement, hovering around $1.43.
