How to buy AMC shares in 2025
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ($AMC) is one of the largest movie theater chains in the world.👉 Read on to learn about AMC and how to buy $AMC shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy AMC stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether AMC or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in AMC is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy AMC stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including AMC.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy AMC shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for AMC
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for AMC shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of AMC shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase AMC shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for AMC shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
AMC company overview
AMC operates cinemas across the U.S. and internationally. The company has faced challenges from the rise of streaming services, but it gained significant attention during the 'meme stock' craze in 2021, leading to increased retail investor interest. The company continues to innovate in its operations, including offering premium movie experiences and experimenting with cryptocurrency payments for tickets.
AMC share price performance
The AMC share price was US$2.84 (+2.82%) as of market close.
Key metrics for AMC
Get a breakdown of AMC’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$2.84 |
| Market capitalisation | US$1.23B |
| PE Ratio | 0.00 |
| Earnings per share | US$-1.13 |
| Day change | +2.82% |
| 52-week high | US$11.88 |
| 52-week low | US$2.38 |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in AMC
Put your favourites on repeat - like AMC - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
What is the AMC price target?
The average price target for AMC is US$4.02 across 4 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 0% of analysts suggesting to buy, 75% suggest hold and 25% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell AMC shares?
The process of selling AMC shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own AMC shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find AMC
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy AMC shares?
Like any investment, AMC may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $AMC shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to AMC?
Cinemark Holdings Inc. ($CNK): Cinemark is one of the largest movie theater companies in the world, operating theaters across the U.S. and Latin America. Like AMC, Cinemark focuses on providing cinematic experiences through its multiplex theaters and competes directly in the entertainment exhibition industry. IMAX Corporation ($IMAX): IMAX is known for its large-format film and digital projection systems, offering a premium movie-going experience. While not a direct movie theater chain like AMC, IMAX partners with theaters to enhance the viewing experience, making it a player in the same movie exhibition industry. National CineMedia, Inc. ($NCMI): National CineMedia operates the largest in-theater digital advertising network in the U.S., delivering content to audiences before movie screenings. It has partnerships with major theater chains, including AMC and its performance is closely tied to the movie exhibition industry as a whole.
What are some ETFs that hold AMC?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($IWM): IWM tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, which represents small-cap U.S. companies across various sectors. AMC is included as part of this index, which gives investors exposure to a broad range of small-cap stocks. Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF ($VTWO): VTWO also tracks the Russell 2000 Index, providing diversified exposure to small-cap stocks, including AMC. This ETF includes companies from various industries, aiming to replicate the performance of the U.S. small-cap market. Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 ETF ($PSCY): PSCY focuses on the S&P SmallCap 600 Consumer Discretionary Index, which includes companies like AMC that operate within the consumer discretionary sector. The ETF offers exposure to various small-cap consumer-focused companies across entertainment, retail and leisure industries.
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AMC Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for AMC
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
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This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Such information is not intended to constitute financial advice and no agency or advisory relationship is created between you and Stake as a result of having access to or using the Information. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You agree that neither Stake nor any third party provider is responsible for any investment decisions or for any damages or other losses resulting from the use of the Information. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.