AMC( AMC, $2.60) shares downgraded by Loop Capital, on bankruptcy possibility
AMC Entertainment shares got a rating downgrade from analysts at Loop Capital, who feel there’s an increased possibility of the theater chain filing bankruptcy claims.
Loop Capital’s Alan Gould lowered rating on AMC to sell from hold. Gould also slashed his price target on the stock to $1 a share (from $4) – which represents 68% downside from the stock's Tuesday closing price.
In mid-March, AMC shut 1,000 of its theaters with some 11,000 screens , for six to 12 weeks. It recently told landlords that it will stop paying rent.
In April, The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that lenders to AMC had sought services of the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher for advice on expected restructuring discussions.
Gould projected negative cash flow of -$285 million in the first half of the year for AMC, and indicated that the coronavirus crisis could lead to some liquidity issues at the company.
AMC's RSI Indicator ascending out of oversold territory
The RSI Indicator for AMC moved out of oversold territory on April 07, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 40 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 40 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 23, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on AMC as a result. In of 80 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for AMC just turned positive on April 10, 2025. Looking at past instances where AMC's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 36 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AMC advanced for three days, in of 240 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
AMC may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AMC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for AMC entered a downward trend on April 07, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (5.707). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (92.419). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.987). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.124) is also within normal values, averaging (30.155).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. AMC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. AMC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 79, placing this stock worse than average.
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