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Neil Macker
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AMC Continues to Create High-Quality Content; Cost Pressures Continue to Mount

AMC ended 2018 with a strong fourth quarter, as revenue and EBITDA beat consensus expectations despite weak ratings for The Walking Dead. Advertising revenue grew by 1.4% in the U.S., as the firm was still able to push through higher pricing even as the ratings for its flagship program dropped. We are maintaining our narrow moat rating and fair value estimate of $69. With shares trading in 3-star territory, investors should wait for a pullback before investing.
Total net revenue expanded by 6% y...
Underlying
AMC Networks Inc. Class A

AMC Networks is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in owning and operating entertainment businesses and assets. The company's operating segments are: National Networks, which includes activities of the company's programming businesses, which include programming networks such as AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV in the U.S., and AMC and IFC in Canada; and International and Other, which includes AMC Networks International, the company's international programming businesses consisting of a portfolio of channels; IFC Films, the company's independent film distribution business, and its subscription streaming services Acorn TV and UMC, Shudder and Sundance Now.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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Neil Macker

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