AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) reports earnings

The report was filed on February 14, 2025

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AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX-2.24%) has submitted its 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

The filing reports a decrease in total revenues to $2,421,314,000 from $2,711,877,000 in the previous year, a decline of 10.7%. This decrease is attributed to declines in subscription and advertising revenues.

Subscription revenues dropped by 5.7% to $1,472,051,000 due to a decline in affiliate revenues, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues.

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Advertising revenues decreased by 5.5% to $676,634,000, primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower demand in the entertainment advertising market.

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Content licensing and other revenues fell by 37.4% to $272,629,000, reflecting fewer content deliveries in the period.

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Operating expenses increased by 5.9% to $2,460,914,000, driven by impairment and other charges of $399,513,000, compared to $96,689,000 in the prior year.

The company reported an operating loss of $39,600,000, compared to an operating income of $388,412,000 in 2023.

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Interest expense increased by 8.8% to $166,186,000, due to higher average interest rates.

Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders was reported as a loss of $226,546,000, compared to a net income of $215,464,000 in the previous year.

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The company reported a decrease in cash provided by operating activities to $375,615,000 from $203,919,000 in 2023.

AMC Networks highlighted its strategic focus on developing high-quality original content and expanding its streaming offerings, despite the challenges in the linear television market.

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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the AMC Networks Inc. annual 10-K report dated February 14, 2025. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.