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AMC Global Media Posts Higher Earnings but Misses Q3 Revenue Forecast
AMC Global Media missed analysts’ revenue forecast for the third quarter, reporting $566.1 million, less than 1% more than a year earlier.
Its adjusted earnings were 44 cents per share, well above expectations of a loss of 1 cent.
A $120 million settlement resolved contract claims brought by Robert Kirkman and other stakeholders over The Walking Dead; AMC recorded an $85 million charge related to it in the quarter.
The settlement came shortly before a trial was due to begin.
The Walking Dead will be available on AMC+ under a broader licensing deal with Netflix, though no debut date was given.
AMC says the streaming service will offer the original series, its spinoffs and extra behind-the-scenes and studio content.
AMC plans to keep the franchise active well into the future, but executives did not give details of what comes next.
AMC Global Media reported third-quarter revenue of $566.1 million, up less than 1% from a year earlier but below analysts’ forecast.
Adjusted earnings were 44 cents per share, beating expectations of a loss of 1 cent per share.
The company recorded an $85 million charge related to its September settlement of a lawsuit over The Walking Dead.
CEO Kristin Dolan said the company plans to bring The Walking Dead franchise to AMC+ as part of a broader licensing deal with Netflix.
- Who
- AMC Global Media.
- What
- It reported higher adjusted earnings but missed analysts’ third-quarter revenue forecast.
- When
- Third quarter; the report was published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Revenue was below analysts’ forecast, while adjusted earnings exceeded expectations. The sources do not state a specific reason for the results.
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AMC Global Media launched streaming service All Reality.
AMC Global Media agreed to pay $120 million to settle breach-of-contract claims over The Walking Dead.
The company reported revenue of $566.1 million and adjusted earnings of 44 cents per share.
- Revenue
- $566.1 million
- Revenue change
- Up less than 1% from the prior-year period
- Adjusted earnings
- 44 cents per share
- Analysts’ earnings expectation
- Loss of 1 cent per share
- The Walking Dead settlement
- $120 million payment; an $85 million charge recorded during the quarter
What people are saying
quite diligent and careful
closely associated with AMC
well into the future