AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business. It owns, operates, or has interests in theatres in the United States and Europe. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

AMC appears to be a company with improving operating efficiency, but still with weak balance sheet quality and limited financial resilience. TTM revenue has increased and is noticeably above the industry median, which supports viewing the business as a major player in its segment. Gross margin remains high and even better than the median, while operating margin and EBITDA show recovery, indicating partial control over costs. At the same time, net income remains negative, and the net profit margin does not in practice form a stable basis for a re-rating. ROE looks strong, but in the context of negative shareholders’ equity this metric should be interpreted cautiously, as it is distorted by the balance sheet structure. Liquidity remains weak: the current ratio is below 1, and the quick ratio is zero, indicating dependence on refinancing and working capital. Debt burden remains significant: long-term debt is large, while shareholders’ equity is negative, so risk to shareholders remains elevated. Valuation multiples look mixed: P/S is low and may indicate cheapness relative to revenue, but P/FCF is very high, suggesting expensive free cash flow and unstable quality. P/E and P/B are largely uninformative in their current form due to weak earnings and negative equity, so they cannot be considered full arguments in favor of undervaluation. Year-over-year dynamics show that the business is gradually improving its operating performance, but the balance sheet and profitability have not yet returned to a level that would allow fair value to be raised with confidence. For an investor, this means that upside potential exists only if recovery in margin, earnings, and cash flow is further confirmed. For now, the fundamentals support a cautious rather than aggressive valuation, and the target forecast should be adjusted moderately downward.

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

Сильный индекс, значительно вырос. Быки резко укрепили уверенность в своих позициях.

Strong index, significantly up. Bulls sharply strengthened confidence in their positions.

Сильный индекс, незначительно упал. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Strong index, slightly down. The market does not support the bulls.

Средний индекс, значительно упал. Отток средств из лонгов увеличился и находится на высоком уровне.

Medium index, significantly down. The outflow of funds from longs has increased and is at a high level.

At AMC, revenue and margins are improving, but negative equity, weak liquidity, and an expensive P/FCF are weighing on the valuation and warrant caution.

Key Points
AMC is again free cash flow positive.
The debt overhang from previous years has left it with a stockholders' deficit and huge interest expenses.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) has benefited from something that seemed unthinkable in recent years: record ticket sales. The world's largest movie theater chain suffered in recent years as numerous headwinds reduced movie attendance.
Nonetheless, the industry reported $4.76 billion in North American summer box office revenue, a record high. Now, after AMC briefly became a meme stock, years of struggle have taken its price to low levels. Does that position it for a comeback? Let's take a closer look.
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The state of AMC
After the aforementioned stint as a meme stock, AMC became a penny stock as reality set in. Even after the pandemic took a toll on attendance, the movie chain found itself competing with other forms of entertainment and with the growing ability of some consumers to mimic the movie theater experience at home.
Fortunately, movie theater attendance has become trendy among younger generations. Moreover, AMC has made moviegoing a more immersive experience, countering the narrative that the home viewing experience has become the same.
Additionally, the summer blockbusters seem to have returned. Moviegoers came back for films such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, which also offered an IMAX version that further enhanced the immersive experience.
That comeback improved its financials. In the first half of 2026, revenue of $2.64 billion rose 17% from year-ago levels. Also, free cash flow for the same period totaled $15 million, a huge improvement over the negative free cash flow of $328 million in the first two quarters of 2025. Such conditions could draw some investors while it is below $3 per share.
Unfortunately, its struggles in recent years have left AMC with $3.9 billion in corporate borrowings, and its $1.45 billion in stockholders' deficit shows the strain on its balance sheet. Consequently, high interest expenses contributed to a $129 million loss in the first half of the year.
Ultimately, to win back investor confidence, it will have to earn operating profits sufficient to strengthen its balance sheet. Until investors see clear signs of that happening, the stock may continue to struggle.
Moving forward with AMC stock
Given AMC's financial situation, investors are likely best served by treating its stock as a speculative play.
Indeed, the interest in movies has made a comeback, and the positive free cash flows are an encouraging sign. AMC remains the world's largest theater chain, so if attendance continues to improve, AMC stock could experience significant growth.
However, with the debt overhang from years of struggle, AMC remains unprofitable, and its massive debt load is a major obstacle to the stock's growth. Until its financials show sustained improvement, the entertainment stock will likely continue to struggle.
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Are Record-Breaking Ticket Sales a Good Reason to Buy AMC Stock?

Key Points
AMC is in penny-stock territory, so it warrants extra caution.
There are some green flags, such as improving financial results.
But there are less risky alternatives.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) is an interesting stock. For a while, in 2021, it was a "meme stock," often in the news and surging more than 1,100% that year to more than $600 per share. The next years were different, with shares crashing 85%, 85%, 35%, and 61% in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively. Altogether, that's more than a 99% decline. Ouch!
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So far, 2026 has been quite different, with shares up about 63% (as of Sept. 4). Still, they were recently trading for $2.67 apiece. In other words, AMC Entertainment's shares are firmly in penny-stock territory. Should you buy shares now, while they're below $3? Maybe.
Penny stocks are notoriously volatile and risky, often tied to young, unproven companies, and occasionally hyped online. They're generally to be avoided. But AMC Entertainment, while definitely not a no-brainer, blue chip stock, is not a typical penny stock. Its market value was recently $2.4 billion, for example. Its last earnings report, for its second quarter, featured revenue of $1.6 billion, up 14% year over year.
So -- should you buy into AMC Entertainment? Here are some reasons you might:
Movie theaters are having a great year, with summer ticket sales up 26% over last year and above most recent summers.
AMC seems to have its mojo back, with Q2 also featuring adjusted earnings in the black, not the red.
The stock's valuation arguably looks reasonable, with a low price-to-sales ratio of 0.28, below the five-year average of 0.31.
However, keep in mind:
AMC doesn't have a solid track record of profits.
It doesn't pay a dividend.
The company has issued many more shares, diluting the value of existing shares.
Overall, I'm taking a pass. But dig deeper, if you're intrigued, and see what you think.
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Should You Buy AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Stock While It's Below $3?

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 50.22 to 29,532.54. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 108,599,638 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session:
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (SUNB) is -1.02 at $64.97, with 14,745,161 shares traded.SUNB is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 9/9/2026, for the fiscal quarter ending Jul2026. The consensus earnings per share forecast is 0.99 per share, which represents a 99,900 percent increase over the EPS one Year Ago
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) is +0.1203 at $2.66, with 7,519,792 shares traded. AMC's current last sale is 88.68% of the target price of $3.
Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X ETF (TSLL) is -0.5115 at $9.87, with 5,664,968 shares traded. This represents a 47.4% increase from its 52 Week Low.
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) is -0.28 at $46.07, with 4,444,548 shares traded. This represents a 40.29% increase from its 52 Week Low.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is +3.3345 at $231.78, with 3,514,205 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 10 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Oct 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $2.47. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
NIO Inc. (NIO) is -0.0805 at $3.78, with 2,780,249 shares traded. NIO's current last sale is 59.05% of the target price of $6.4.
ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) is +1.15 at $73.18, with 2,723,662 shares traded. This represents a 96.09% increase from its 52 Week Low.
Nokia Corporation (NOK) is +0.31 at $10.08, with 2,446,820 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NOK is in the "buy range".
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU) is -24.91 at $96.86, with 2,260,419 shares traded. LULU's current last sale is 80.05% of the target price of $121.
CID HoldCo, Inc. (DAIC) is +0.03 at $3.37, with 2,254,158 shares traded.
Planet Labs PBC (PL) is +2.1297 at $20.48, with 1,320,578 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for PL is in the "buy range".
BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) is -0.31 at $26.14, with 1,230,761 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for BMNR is in the "buy range".

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Key Points
Archer Aviation has lost almost a third of its value over the past year, even as its next-gen air taxi service is about to take off.
AMC Entertainment has badly diluted its shareholders, but it's about to deliver record revenue in 2026.
Grab is growing revenue, blowing out analyst profit targets, and buying back its depressed stock.
Both the stock market and summertime temperatures are shooting higher, but you can still find some big stocks with small stock prices. I have a few stocks priced in the single digits that I think can come through for investors in August and beyond.
A few names I like here are Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), and Grab Holdings (NASDAQ: GRAB). They all have market caps of at least $2 billion. These are the three stocks under $10 that I think are worth buying in August.
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1. Archer Aviation
Kicking things off with a company that has generated a loss of $800 million on a mere $6.9 million in revenue over the past year is admittedly a shaky place to start this month's list of promising stocks trading in the single digits. It also doesn't help that Archer Aviation stock has declined 10% in 2026 and plummeted almost 30% over the past year.
The market for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is still in the birthing process, but Archer and rival Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) have a combined $13 billion in market cap today. Both stocks have cooled off over the past year -- with Joby losing half its value -- but that makes this an opportune time to get in before things heat up again in the not-so-distant future. In Archer terms, if you thought the ride took off without you when the shares soared fivefold through 2023 and 2024, it has come back to pick you up.
Archer's Midnight aircraft has already attracted a couple of airlines worldwide as a way to upsell premium short-haul flights into the heart of dense metropolitan city centers after landing at major airports. It's already the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. There are also military implications that the U.S. Air Force is considering.
Passenger capacities, range, and payloads are limited, but this market will evolve and improve quickly once it gets figuratively and literally airborne. In the meantime, analyst revenue projections for the next few years are impressive for Archer:
2026: $15 million
2027: $143 million
2028: $511 million
2029: $1.392 billion
Losses will continue, but Archer has the liquidity armor to get through its growth burst. Its cash-rich balance sheet drops its $5.1 billion market cap to an enterprise value of $3.8 billion.
This remains a high-risk, high-return opportunity, but Archer came back for you.
2. AMC Entertainment
There's a good chance I'll lose my Fool card for saying this, but AMC stock may no longer be a haven for gluttons of punishment. Movie theaters are back, and as the country's leading player, AMC is an obvious beneficiary. The shares are trouncing the market with a 54% gain this year, yet they are still down a brutal 99.3% over the last five years.
The same management team that capitalized on the exhibitor's meme stock rise to dilute those poor shareholders is somehow still in place. I'm not happy about the split-adjusted share count's more-than-40-fold jump since the pandemic. However, we're at the point where even they can't botch the moviegoers' rebound.
AMC will report record annual revenue this year. You can't believe it, and neither can most people. The number of tickets sold in the U.S. peaked 24 years ago, but inflation, higher ticket prices, and movie theaters boosting their concession sales mean AMC is closing in on $5.5 billion in revenue this year. It would be a new record.
Profitability on an annual basis is still another year or two away, but after bashing management, let me sing its praises. AMC has made a lot of smart moves. It has beefed up its in-theater offerings with timely collectibles, reserved seating, and even bar drinks in some locations. If it can avoid its dilutive ways this time, AMC's gains this year could be sustainable.
3. Grab Holdings
Let's travel all the way to Singapore for the final entry in August's list. Grab Holdings is a regional superapp developer in Southeast Asian markets. It's dominant in many of those countries with its flagship ride-hailing service, but it has cracked open that car door to establish a competitive market share in deliveries, digital payments, travel bookings, and other financial services.
Revenue rose a better-than-expected 22% in its latest quarter, announced last week. Grab blew past Wall Street's profit target for the third consecutive quarter. It was a "beat-and-raise" performance, with Grab boosting its full-year guidance. With the shares still down over the past year, Grab also announced a $750 million share repurchase program last week.
It sees the opportunity in its depressed shares. I see it too.
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Wynn Resorts, Limited WYNN reported second-quarter 2026 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and bottom lines increased on a year-over-year basis.
Management highlighted healthy demand across the business, including a monthly Adjusted Property EBITDAR record in Las Vegas during May and strong performance in Macau. Wynn Palace led the quarter’s growth, with revenues rising 21.1% and Adjusted Property EBITDAR increasing 28.2% year over year.
WYNN’s Q2 Earnings & Revenues
In the second quarter, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.24, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 by 22.8%. In the prior-year quarter, Wynn Resorts reported adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share.
Quarterly operating revenues of $1.86 billion surpassed the consensus mark of $1.84 billion by 0.9%. The top line increased 6.9% from $1.74 billion reported in the year-ago quarter.
Wynn Resorts, Limited Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Wynn Palace Operations
In the second quarter, Wynn Palace’s operating revenues amounted to $653.4 million compared with $539.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Casino revenues increased 25.9% year over year to $564.4 million, while food and beverage revenues rose 4.4% to $31.8 million.
Rooms and entertainment, retail and other revenues declined 6% each to $36.2 million and $21.1 million, respectively. Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased to $201.5 million from $157.2 million, with the margin improving to 30.8% from 29.1%.
In the VIP segment, table games turnover declined 32% year over year to $2.77 billion. The VIP table games win rate was 2.97% compared with 2.86% in the prior-year quarter and remained below the property’s expected range of 3.1% to 3.4%.
Mass-market table drop increased 3% to $1.9 billion, while table games win rose 36.9% to $563.3 million. The mass-market table games win percentage improved to 29.7% from 22.3%. RevPAR declined 5.7% to $216, while occupancy was 98.9%.
WYNN’s Wynn Macau Operations
In the second quarter, Wynn Macau generated operating revenues of $351.1 million compared with $343.8 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Casino revenues increased 2.5% to $300.7 million, while entertainment, retail and other revenues rose 8.7% to $12.7 million.
Rooms and food and beverage revenues declined 3.8% and 1.5% to $20.9 million and $16.8 million, respectively. Adjusted Property EBITDAR declined 1% to $95.5 million from $96.5 million.
VIP table games turnover fell 56.4% year over year to $428.1 million. The VIP win rate declined to 2.58% from 3.41% and remained below the expected range.
Mass-market table drop rose 8.3% to $1.75 billion, and table games win increased 6.9% to $300.2 million. Slot machine handle advanced 18%, while slot machine win climbed 38.6%. RevPAR declined 3.3% to $208.
Wynn Resorts’ Las Vegas Operations
In the second quarter, operating revenues from Las Vegas Operations totaled $643.2 million compared with $638.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Casino revenues increased 6.5% to $158.1 million, while room revenues edged up 0.1% to $208.1 million.
Food and beverage revenues rose 0.4% to $195.7 million. Entertainment, retail and other revenues declined 6.9% to $81.2 million. Adjusted Property EBITDAR decreased 8.3% to $215.2 million, with the margin contracting to 33.5% from 36.8%.
Table drop increased 4.8% year over year to $638.2 million, while table games win rose 14.8% to $152.7 million. The table games win percentage improved to 23.9% from 21.8%.
RevPAR increased 2.5% to $501, while the average daily rate rose 4.9% to $575. Occupancy declined to 87.1% from 89.2% in the year-ago quarter.
WYNN’s Encore Boston Harbor
In the second quarter, Encore Boston Harbor’s operating revenues amounted to $209.3 million compared with $215.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Casino revenues fell 5.9% to $152.1 million.
Rooms and food and beverage revenues increased 9.7% and 7.4% to $25.1 million and $20.1 million, respectively. Entertainment, retail and other revenues declined 3.9% to $12 million.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR decreased 12.2% to $56.1 million from $63.9 million. The table games win percentage fell to 18.1% from 21.3%.
RevPAR increased 9.6% to $412, while the average daily rate rose 9.9% to $445. Occupancy was 92.7% compared with 92.9% in the prior-year quarter.
Wynn Resorts’ Q2 Operating Performance
In the second quarter, Adjusted Property EBITDAR totaled $568.3 million compared with $552.4 million in the year-ago quarter. The consolidated margin declined to 30.6% from 31.8%.
Operating income increased to $297.6 million from $264.6 million reported in second quarter 2025. Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts rose to $140.1 million from $66.2 million reported in the prior year quarter.
WYNN’s Cash Position and Capital Returns
As of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.57 billion, excluding $527.4 million of short-term investments held by Wynn Macau. Total current and long-term debt outstanding was $10.72 billion.
The company repurchased 741,098 shares for $75 million during the quarter. Wynn Resorts also declared a cash dividend of 25 cents per share, payable Aug. 28, 2026. Wynn Al Marjan Island is expected to open in September 2027.
WYNN’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Wynn Resorts currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Consumer-Discretionary sector are Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. LTH, The Marcus Corporation MCS and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC.
Life Time Group presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Life Time Group delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.50%, on average. The stock has surged 68.3% in the year-to-date period. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LTH’s 2026 sales and EPS implies growth of 11.5% and 19.4%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Marcus currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings miss of 34.2%, on average. The stock has gained 100.7% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Marcus’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 8.3% and 605.9%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
AMC Entertainment presently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 321.7%, on average. The stock has rallied 71.8% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMC Entertainment’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 13.3% and 77.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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Wynn Resorts Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat on Palace Strength

Marriott International, Inc. MAR reported second-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missing the same.
Adjusted earnings of $3.19 per share surpassed the consensus estimate of $3.06 by 4.2% and increased 20.4% year over year. Revenues of $7,071 million missed the consensus mark of $7,260 million by 2.6% but rose 4.8%. The results benefited from higher fee revenues, room growth and improved worldwide RevPAR, which increased 3.4%.
MAR's Q2 Earnings and Revenue Discussion
Adjusted net income amounted to $844 million, up 16% from $728 million in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating income increased 12% year over year to $1.33 billion.
Gross fee revenues totaled $1.58 billion, reflecting an increase of 13% from the year-ago quarter. Franchise fees rose 19% to $1.02 billion, primarily driven by higher co-branded credit card fees, room growth and increased RevPAR.
Base management fees were $343 million, up 1% year over year. Incentive management fees increased 6% to $212 million, aided by strong growth in the United States and Canada, partly offset by declines in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Marriott International, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Marriott's RevPAR and Regional Performance
Worldwide comparable systemwide RevPAR increased 3.4% in constant dollars year over year. The upside was backed by a 3.5% increase in average daily rate, while occupancy declined 0.1 percentage points to 71.6%.
Comparable systemwide RevPAR in the United States and Canada rose 5%. Average daily rate increased 4.7%, while occupancy improved 0.2 percentage points to 74%. The luxury category led the region, with composite luxury RevPAR advancing 9.1%.
International comparable systemwide RevPAR declined 0.5%. Europe RevPAR rose 4.2%, while Greater China and Asia Pacific excluding China increased 3.2% and 5.3%, respectively. Caribbean and Latin America RevPAR gained 3%.
Middle East and Africa RevPAR fell 33.1%, reflecting conflict-related headwinds. Occupancy in the region declined 15.8 percentage points, while average daily rate decreased 12.1%.
MAR's Expenses and Adjusted EBITDA
General and administrative expenses totaled $220 million compared with $210 million in the prior-year quarter. The increase reflected higher compensation costs, partly driven by timing.
Depreciation, amortization and other expenses increased to $115 million from $53 million. The rise primarily resulted from a $68 million impairment charge related to the sale of a U.S. and Canada hotel.
Adjusted operating margin expanded to 66% from 65% a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to $1.59 billion, up 13% from $1.42 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
Marriott's Balance Sheet and Capital Returns
At the end of the second quarter, Marriott's total debt was $16.9 billion compared with $16.2 billion at the end of 2025. Cash and equivalents totaled $0.5 billion, up from $0.4 billion at the end of 2025.
The company repurchased 3 million shares for $1.1 billion during the quarter. Year to date through July 29, 2026, Marriott repurchased 6.2 million shares for $2.2 billion.
The company returned approximately $2.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the same period.
MAR's Unit Developments
Marriott added roughly 17,900 net rooms during the quarter, including approximately 11,000 net rooms in international markets. Net rooms grew 4.5% from the end of the second quarter of 2025.
At quarter-end, the company's global system comprised more than 10,000 properties and nearly 1.81 million rooms. Marriott Bonvoy membership exceeded 295 million.
The worldwide development pipeline reached a record 4,186 properties and approximately 629,000 rooms. The pipeline included 1,757 properties with more than 279,000 rooms under construction.
Conversions remained an important growth driver, representing more than one-third of signings and 40% of openings in the first half of 2026.
Marriott's Q3 and 2026 Outlook
For the third quarter of 2026, Marriott expects worldwide RevPAR growth of 3.5-4%. Gross fee revenues are projected between $1.47 billion and $1.48 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated in the range of $1.44-$1.47 billion. Adjusted earnings are expected between $2.74 and $2.82 per share.
For 2026, management raised its worldwide RevPAR growth forecast to 3-3.5%. Gross fee revenues are expected between $6.03 billion and $6.06 billion, while adjusted EBITDA is projected in the range of $5.97-$6.03 billion.
The company expects adjusted earnings of $11.64-$11.81 per share. Net room growth is anticipated at the low end of the 4.5-5% range, while capital returns to shareholders are projected to exceed $4.5 billion.
MAR’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
MAR currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Consumer-Discretionary sector are Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. LTH, The Marcus Corporation MCS and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC.
Life Time Group presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Life Time Group delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.9%, on average. The stock has surged 69.6% in the year-to-date period. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LTH’s 2026 sales and EPS implies growth of 11.3% and 18.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Marcus currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings miss of 34.2%, on average. The stock has gained 87.6% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Marcus’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.3% and 211.8%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
AMC Entertainment presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 321.7%, on average. The stock has rallied 80.8% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMC Entertainment’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 13.3% and 77.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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MAR Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss, RevPAR Rises

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 57.68 to 28,331.88. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 109,375,377 shares traded.
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Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF (MUU) is -2.02 at $21.65, with 4,957,909 shares traded. This represents a 2,488.16% increase from its 52 Week Low.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) is +0.1897 at $3.01, with 4,522,144 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.01. AMC's current last sale is 120.39% of the target price of $2.5.
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Intel Corporation (INTC) is -2.36 at $87.84, with 3,345,824 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 10 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.28. INTC's current last sale is 76.38% of the target price of $115.
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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. LYV reported second-quarter 2026 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and bottom lines increased year over year.
Live Nation’s performance benefited from strong global demand for live events, record second-quarter attendance and solid Ticketmaster growth. International markets supported expansion across the company’s operating segments, while concert profitability was affected by show timing and venue investments.
LYV’s Q2 Earnings & Revenues
The company reported earnings of $1.05 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 59 cents by 77.97%. The figure increased 156.1% from 41 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Revenues of $7.67 billion beat the consensus mark of $7.53 billion by 1.8%. The top line increased 9.4% year over year. Operating income rose 7.2% to $521.9 million, while adjusted operating income increased 2.3% to $817 million.
Live Nation’s Q2 Segmental Discussion
Concerts: Segmental revenues totaled $6.44 billion, up 8.4% year over year. Fan count increased 10% to nearly 49 million, marking the company’s highest second-quarter attendance. International attendance at stadiums, arenas and festivals increased more than 20%.
Concerts adjusted operating income declined 13.7% to $309.6 million. Results were affected by the timing of stadium shows, venue pre-opening costs and investments in new international festivals. Event-related deferred revenues rose 25% to a record $6.4 billion.
Ticketing: Revenues amounted to $852.2 million, up 14.7% from the prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating income increased 14.1% to $331 million.
Ticketmaster sold 90 million fee-bearing tickets, up 8%. Concert ticket volume advanced 11% and accounted for 90% of the overall ticket-volume increase. Fee-bearing gross transaction value rose 15% to more than $10 billion, while deferred service-fee revenues increased 23% to $390 million.
Sponsorship & Advertising: Revenues totaled $383 million, up 12.5% year over year. Adjusted operating income increased 12.9% to $256.9 million.
International markets and the expanding venue and festival portfolio supported growth. The number of strategic partners generating more than $1 million in annual revenues increased more than 20%. The company had booked 95% of its 2026 sponsorship commitments.
Other Financial Information of LYV
Live Nation’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.07 billion as of June 30, 2026, up from $7.09 billion at the end of 2025. Deferred revenues increased to $7.33 billion from $4.46 billion over the same period.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $2.76 billion compared with $1.54 billion in the prior-year period. Purchases of property, plant and equipment totaled $598.5 million, up from $434.2 million a year earlier.
Live Nation’s 2026 Outlook
The company expects full-year fan attendance to increase 10%. Attendance at operated venues is projected to grow at a double-digit rate, while attendance at third-party venues is expected to rise at a high-single-digit pace.
Concerts revenues and adjusted operating income are expected to increase at a double-digit rate, with most of the year-over-year profit improvement anticipated in the fourth quarter. Ticketmaster adjusted operating income is projected to grow at a mid-single-digit rate, while Sponsorship adjusted operating income is expected to advance double digits.
Live Nation expects full-year capital expenditures of $1.1 billion, toward the lower end of its initial range. Approximately $800 million is allocated to venue expansion and enhancement projects. The pipeline includes more than 25 large venues scheduled to open through 2027, providing capacity for 15 million incremental fans on a run-rate basis.
LYV’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Live Nation currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Consumer-Discretionary sector are Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. LTH, The Marcus Corporation MCS and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC.
Life Time Group presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Life Time Group delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.9%, on average. The stock has surged 66.3% in the year-to-date period. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LTH’s 2026 sales and EPS implies growth of 11.3% and 18.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Marcus currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings miss of 40.4%, on average. The stock has gained 91.5% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Marcus’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.2% and 211.8%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
AMC Entertainment presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 321.7%, on average. The stock has rallied 77.6% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMC Entertainment’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 13.3% and 77.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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Live Nation's Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. NCLH reported second-quarter 2026 results, with earnings and revenues surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top line increased while the bottom line fell from the prior-year quarter figure.
Following the results, the company’s shares dropped 6.3% in the pre-market trading session. The decline likely reflected investor concerns about softer demand at the Norwegian Cruise Line brand, a below-optimal booked position for the next 12 months, and execution challenges. NCLH expects 2026 constant-currency net yield to decline approximately 5% year over year.
NCLH’s Q2 Earnings & Revenues
Norwegian Cruise reported adjusted earnings per share of 48 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents by 23.1%. In the prior-year quarter, the company reported adjusted earnings of 51 cents per share.
Quarterly revenues of $2.64 billion surpassed the consensus mark of $2.63 billion by 0.5%. The metric increased 4.9% year over year.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Passenger ticket revenues were $1.73 billion, up 1.2% from $1.71 billion reported in the prior-year quarter. Our model anticipated passenger ticket revenues to be $1.76 billion.
Onboard and other revenues increased 12.6% to $910.7 million from $808.5 million reported in the year-ago quarter. We expected onboard and other revenues to be $869.6 million.
Capacity Days rose 8.9% year over year to 6.59 million, while Passenger Cruise Days increased 7.3% to 6.75 million.
NCLH’s Q2 Expenses & Operating Results
Total cruise operating expenses in the second quarter increased 8.9% year over year to $1.59 billion. Our model anticipated total cruise operating expenses to be $1.57 billion.
Payroll and related expenses rose 14% year over year to $394.6 million. Fuel expense increased 39.4% year over year to $219.4 million.
During the second quarter, gross cruise costs per Capacity Day were approximately $304 compared with $306 reported in the prior-year period.
Net yield declined 2.1% year over year on a reported basis and 2.6% on a constant-currency basis. The constant-currency decline was better than the company’s guidance for a decrease of 3.6%.
Adjusted EBITDA declined 4.1% year over year to $665.5 million but exceeded management’s guidance of approximately $632 million. Adjusted operational EBITDA margin contracted to 33.9% from 37.7% in the prior-year quarter.
NCLH’s Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2026, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $218.1 million, up 3.9% from $209.9 million at the end of 2025. Long-term debt, excluding the current portion, was $13.89 billion compared with $13.73 billion at 2025-end.
Liquidity totaled $1.5 billion, including $1.3 billion of availability under the company’s revolving loan facility. Net leverage ended the quarter at 5.3 times.
For the first six months of 2026, net cash provided by operating activities increased 1.4% year over year to $1.41 billion. Additions to property and equipment totaled $1.89 billion compared with $1.86 billion in the prior-year period.
Booking Update of Norwegian Cruise
The company remained below its optimal booked position for the next 12 months. Management cited softer demand at the Norwegian Cruise Line brand related to company-specific execution challenges and the continuing conflict in the Middle East.
Second-quarter occupancy was 102.4% compared with 103.9% in the prior-year quarter. The result was broadly in line with management’s guidance of approximately 102.5%.
Advance ticket sales came in at $3.65 billion compared with $3.20 billion at the end of 2025.
Norwegian Cruise expects the opening of the full amenities at Great Stirrup Cay, including Great Tides Waterpark, to support demand for Caribbean itineraries over time.
NCLH’s Q3 & 2026 Guidance
For third-quarter 2026, NCLH anticipates occupancy of approximately 104% and Capacity Days of 6.8 million.
Constant-currency net yield is expected to decline 8.9% year over year. Adjusted net cruise costs excluding fuel per Capacity Day are projected to decrease 0.9% on a constant-currency basis.
Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $874 million. Adjusted net income is projected at $414 million, while adjusted earnings are forecast at 90 cents per share.
For 2026, the company expects occupancy of approximately 102.3%. Capacity Days are anticipated to be approximately 26.25 million.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $2.5 billion. Adjusted net income is projected at nearly $700 million, while adjusted earnings are anticipated at approximately $1.50 per share.
NCLH’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Norwegian Cruise currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Consumer-Discretionary sector are Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. LTH, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC and The Marcus Corporation MCS.
Life Time Group presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Life Time Group delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.9%, on average. The stock has surged 67.3% in the year-to-date period. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LTH’s 2026 sales and EPS implies growth of 11.3% and 18.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
AMC Entertainment presently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 321.7%, on average. The stock has rallied 64.1% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMC Entertainment’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 13.3% and 77.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Marcus currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings miss of 40.4%, on average. The stock has gained 59.3% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Marcus’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.2% and 211.8%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
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Norwegian Cruise Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Down

MGM Resorts International MGM reported second-quarter 2026 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate, whereas revenues surpassed the same. On a year-over-year basis, the top line increased while the bottom line declined.
MGM Resorts’ results benefited from revenue growth at Las Vegas Strip Resorts and MGM Digital, along with record same-store revenues from Regional Operations. However, lower profitability at MGM China and the regional properties weighed on earnings. Las Vegas group and convention business accounted for 20% of room mix during the quarter.
MGM’s Q2 Earnings & Revenue Details
MGM Resorts reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 59 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents by 6.4%. The figure declined 25.3% from 79 cents reported in the prior-year quarter.
MGM Resorts International Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Quarterly revenues of $4.45 billion topped the consensus mark of $4.44 billion by 0.4%. The top line increased 1% year over year, marking record second-quarter consolidated revenues. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA decreased 5.7% to $610 million.
MGM's Las Vegas Results Gain Ground
Las Vegas Strip Resorts revenues increased 3% year over year to $2.17 billion. Segment adjusted EBITDAR rose 3% to $735 million, while margin improved 30 basis points to 33.9%. Management attributed the EBITDAR increase primarily to a recovery at MGM Grand, supported by remodeled rooms and a favorable hold benefit.
Casino revenues jumped 17% to $536 million as table games win climbed 27% to $451 million. Table games win percentage expanded to 29.6% from 22.9%. However, Room revenues declined 2% to $717 million. Occupancy remained unchanged at 93%, while average daily rate and revenue per available room decreased 4% to $242 and $224, respectively.
MGM Resorts' Regional Trends Stay Mixed
Regional Operations revenues declined 4% to $924 million, reflecting the April sale of MGM Northfield Park. On a same-store basis, revenues increased 3% to $904 million and reached an all-time quarterly record.
Segment adjusted EBITDAR fell 9% to $280 million. Same-store EBITDAR was flat at $271 million, while the corresponding margin contracted 83 basis points to 30.0%. Casino revenues declined 6% as slot win fell 9%, partly offset by a 4% increase in table games win.
MGM's China Profitability Faces Pressure
MGM China revenues were relatively flat at $1.10 billion. Casino revenues decreased 2% to $956 million as main-floor table games drop declined 7%, though table games win increased 2% and win percentage improved to 27.2% from 25.0%.
Segment adjusted EBITDAR dropped 15% to $257 million, and margin fell 383 basis points to 23.3%. Results were pressured by a $21 million year-over-year increase in intercompany branding license fees. Management said World Cup activity temporarily affected June volumes, followed by an encouraging rebound in July.
MGM Resorts' Digital Growth Accelerates
MGM Digital revenues increased 20% year over year to $196 million. The segment posted an adjusted EBITDAR loss of $31 million compared with a loss of $26 million a year earlier, as marketing costs and gaming taxes increased.
BetMGM, MGM's unconsolidated North American venture, generated second-quarter net revenues of $711 million, up 3%. iGaming revenues rose 8% to $483 million, while online sports revenues were flat at $228 million. Adjusted EBITDA declined 15% to $74 million, and average monthly actives fell 3% to 875,000.
MGM Resorts' Balance Sheet and Capital Plans
MGM Resorts ended the second quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $2.55 billion, up from $2.06 billion at the end of 2025. Long-term debt was $6.07 billion compared with $6.23 billion at the end of 2025.
During the first half of 2026, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $1.13 billion, while capital expenditures were $396 million. MGM repurchased approximately 4 million shares for $164 million during the quarter. The remaining authorization under its share repurchase program was $1.4 billion.
Construction of MGM Osaka remains on schedule and within budget for a 2030 opening. Approximately 60% of foundation piles were completed, with concrete and structural steel work progressing.
MGM’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
MGM Resorts currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Consumer-Discretionary sector are Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. LTH, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC and The Marcus Corporation MCS.
Life Time Group presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Life Time Group delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.9%, on average. The stock has surged 72% in the year-to-date period. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LTH’s 2026 sales and EPS implies growth of 11.3% and 18.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
AMC Entertainment presently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 321.7%, on average. The stock has rallied 76.3% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMC Entertainment’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 13.3% and 77.1%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Marcus currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings miss of 40.4%, on average. The stock has gained 60.9% in the year-to-date period.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Marcus’ 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 6.2% and 211.8%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
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