AMC Stock Slides Tuesday: What’s Driving The Action?

by | Jan 13, 2026 | General

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) shares are down on Tuesday as the stock struggles to maintain momentum. Here’s what investors need to know.

Why AMC’s Recent Box Office Surge Matters

AMC’s stock has been volatile, recently hitting an all-time low before bouncing as the company navigates a tough market landscape. The box office has seen a boost, particularly with the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which grossed $483 million worldwide, and AMC reported its strongest pre-Christmas weekend since 2021, attracting over 4 million guests and generating $88 million domestically.

Despite these operational wins, Wall Street remains cautious due to long-term balance sheet concerns, particularly fears of dilution from a new note agreement allowing for up to $150 million in stock offerings starting in February 2026.

Notably, billionaire Robert Citrone of Discovery Capital Management has taken a contrarian stance, acquiring approximately 32.75 million shares, betting on the stock’s undervaluation relative to its box office recovery.

Key Indicators Point To Mixed Momentum Ahead

The stock is currently trading 2.9% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 33.2% below its 100-day SMA, demonstrating significant bearish pressure. Shares have decreased by 53.13% over the past 12 months and are currently positioned closer to their 52-week lows than highs.

The RSI is at 44.87, which is considered neutral territory, while MACD is above its signal line, indicating a bullish signal. The combination of neutral RSI and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum.

  • Key Resistance: $2.00
  • Key Support: $1.50

Is Wall Street Overreacting To AMC’s Risks?

Investors are looking ahead to the next earnings report on Feb. 24.

  • EPS Estimate: Loss of 5 cents (Up from a loss of 18 cents)
  • Revenue Estimate: $1.38 billion (Up from $1.31 billion YoY)

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Hold Rating with an average price target of $5.29. Recent analyst moves include: Citigroup: Sell (Lowered Target to $1.30).

AMC Shares Slip

AMC Price Action: AMC Entertainment shares were down 5.20% at $1.64 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Image: Shutterstock