AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Recap

AMC’s second quarter results materially outperformed expectations, driving a 13.4% jump in the stock as investors rewarded record revenue, a significant adjusted EBITDA surge, and strong free cash flow generation.

Key Takeaways

• Total revenue rose 14.2% year-over-year to approximately $1.6 billion, hitting an all-time quarterly high.
• Adjusted EBITDA surged 70% year-over-year to $321.4 million, marking the first quarter above $300 million.
• Free cash flow generation was robust at $190.1 million in Q2 2026.
• Domestic ticket revenue increased 11.4%, outpacing overall box office growth of 10.7%, with European attendance up 18%.
• Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded sharply from 13.6% last year to 20.1%, reflecting strong operating leverage and cost control.