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AMC Posts Record Q2 Revenue and EBITDA on Strong Box Office Slate

Strong ticket sales produced a cash-flow turnaround while management extended major debt maturities and boosted liquidity to reduce near-term leverage.

Overview

  • On Monday, July 20, 2026, AMC reported record second-quarter revenue of about $1.59–$1.60 billion and adjusted EBITDA around $320–$321 million.
  • Operating cash flow turned positive to roughly $106.9 million and free cash flow was about $190.1 million, marking a material cash-flow reversal from a year earlier.
  • U.S. and international attendance rose in the quarter as multiple summer tentpoles including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey drove weekend traffic and stronger concession sales.
  • During the quarter AMC refinanced roughly $400 million of debt, raised about $285 million of equity, pushed major maturities out to 2029 and reduced near-term principal balances, though the equity raises increased share count.
  • Management said the momentum could make 2026 the strongest post-pandemic box-office year but future shareholder outcomes will hinge on continued studio tentpoles, debt costs and how AMC uses its improved cash flow for debt, upgrades, or shareholder returns.