Overview

• Media company's Q4 revenue beats analyst expectations

• Adjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectations

• Company completed acquisition of remaining 17% of RLJ Entertainment

Outlook

• AMC Networks did not provide specific financial guidance for future quarters or year in its press release

Result Drivers

• STREAMING GROWTH - Streaming revenue increased 14% in Q4, driven by price increases, becoming the largest revenue component for Domestic Operations

• AFFILIATE REVENUE DECLINE - Affiliate revenues fell 13% due to basic subscriber declines

• ADVERTISING REVENUE DROP - Advertising revenues decreased 10% due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and 3 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the broadcasting peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Amc Networks Inc (Nevada) is $6.00, about 21.9% below its February 10 closing price of $7.68

• The stock recently traded at 4 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 3 three months ago

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