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AMC Global Media (AMCX) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 8, 2026
AMC Global Media (AMCX) reported revenue of $542M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.8%, net loss $17.2M (3.2% of revenue).
AMC Global Media, Q1 2026: revenue $542M (-2% year over year), operating margin 5.8%, net loss $17.2M, operating cash flow $67.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $542M | -9% | -2% |
| Operating profit | $31.3M | — | -51% |
| Net earnings | −$17.2M | — | -195% |
| Operating cash flow | $67.5M | +37% | -38% |
| Free cash flow | $64.8M | — | -31% |
What changed
Revenue was $542.1M in Q1 2026, down 2% year over year and down 9% from the previous quarter. Subscription was the largest line at 65% of revenue. Subscription lost $6.4M year over year (down 2%), 49% of the total change.
Operating profit was $31.3M, a 5.8% margin (down 5.8 points year over year). Total costs grew 4% against a revenue fall of 2%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $17.2M, narrower than the previous quarter's $53.2M loss. Net interest and other expense of $55.2M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $67.5M (down 38% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $21.4M of depreciation and amortization and $6.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $57.1M. After capital expenditures ($2.7M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $64.8M.
Questions
What was AMC Global Media's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
AMC Global Media (AMCX) reported revenue of $542M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before.
Was AMC Global Media profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $31.3M (5.8% of revenue) and net loss $17.2M.
Source: AMC Global Media 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.