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AMC Networks Inc.

AMC Networks Inc.

AMCXNASDAQCommunication Services● Active
$9.70
$-0.10(-1.02%)
Market Cap$426098816
P/E Ratio
52W High$10.65
52W Low$5.41

AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) Shares Outstanding — Overview

Basic and diluted weighted average shares, YoY change, float context, and historical trend from SEC filings and FMP.

AMCX · shares outstanding · updated Jun 8, 2026

Key metrics

Basic Shares Outstanding · Weighted average · fiscal year
44.4M -0.04% YoY Change
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
vs 44.4M in FY 2024
Diluted Shares Outstanding
56.6M
incl. options, RSUs, convertibles
Dilution Spread
+27.40%
Diluted vs Basic
YoY Change
-0.04%
year-over-year
Float (Free Float)
42.9M
publicly tradable shares
97.8% of total
Source: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC 10-K / 10-QUpdated: 2026-06-08

Shares Outstanding Growth Rate

3-Year CAGRincreasing
+1.0%
2022 → 2025
5-Year CAGRdeclining
-2.7%
2020 → 2025
10-Year CAGRdeclining
-4.8%
2015 → 2025

Negative CAGR typically indicates share buyback or retirement activity. Interpret alongside Splits and Financials tabs. Splits / Financials

Shares outstanding history

↓ Decrease — typically buyback / retirement
↑ Increase — issuance / equity compensation
Latest
* most recent reported · FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut

Annual shares outstanding by year

FY 2025Latest
Diluted Shares: 56.6M
44.4M
-0.04%
FY 2024
Diluted Shares: 50.4M
44.4M
+1.39%
FY 2023
Diluted Shares: 44.0M
43.8M
+1.60%
FY 2022
Diluted Shares: 43.7M
43.1M
+1.83%
FY 2021
Diluted Shares: 43.4M
42.4M
-16.97%
FMP /income-statement · weightedAverageShsOut · weightedAverageShsOutDilUnit: Billions (B)

Communication Services sector shares outstanding comparison

Shares Outstanding for similar companies or competitors in the Communication Services sector.

#SymbolCompanyShares (Basic)vs AMCX
#1
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+>999%
#2
Alphabet Inc.GOOG
Alphabet Inc.
12.116B+>999%
#3
Netflix, Inc.NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
4.229B+>999%
#4
Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
4.226B+>999%
#5
Meta Platforms, Inc.META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.521B+>999%
#6
T-Mobile US, Inc.TMUS
T-Mobile US, Inc.
1.128B+>999%
#7
AMC Networks Inc.AMCX
AMC Networks Inc.YOU
44.4M

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Understanding Shares Outstanding

What Are Shares Outstanding? (Basic)

AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) shares outstanding is the total number of issued shares held by shareholders — the basis for Basic EPS and market capitalization. As of December 31, 2025, AMC Networks Inc. reports 44.4M basic shares outstanding (weighted average).

Basic vs. Diluted Shares Outstanding

AMC Networks Inc.'s basic shares outstanding (44.4M) represents currently issued shares. Diluted shares outstanding (56.6M) also includes potential shares from stock options, RSUs, and convertibles. Dilution spread: +27.40%.

Shares Outstanding vs. Float (Free Float)

AMC Networks Inc.'s float is 42.9M (97.8% of total shares outstanding) — shares freely available for public trading, excluding insider-held and restricted shares.

Float42.9M(97.8%)
Outstanding43.9M

Float data from /shares-float reflects the most recent SEC filing period-end. The weighted average shares (from /income-statement) may differ — this is a normal reporting window difference, not a data error.

FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · USD

About shares outstanding & methodology

AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) shares outstanding history from 2009 to 2025. Shares outstanding can be defined as the total number of shares held by all shareholders — including institutional investors, retail investors, and company insiders — assuming conversion of all convertible debt, securities, warrants, and options. This metric excludes the company's treasury shares.

AMC Networks Inc. shares outstanding for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 were 44.4M, a 0.04% decline year-over-year. AMC Networks Inc. FY 2025 shares outstanding were 44.4M, a -0.04% decline from FY 2024.

AMC Networks Inc. is a leading company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company's share count trajectory — with a 10-year CAGR of -4.8% — is a key signal for investors evaluating capital return policy, EPS accretion, and long-term shareholder value creation.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q income statement disclosures and FMP /income-statement · /shares-float where noted.

Frequently asked questions

AMCX shares outstanding · 4 questions

As of December 31, 2025, AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) has approximately 44.4M basic shares outstanding and 56.6M diluted shares outstanding. This represents a -0.04% year-over-year change from FY 2024 (44.4M). AMC Networks Inc.'s declining share count is primarily driven by its share buyback program. For the complete historical data table, see the history table above.

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Data: FMP /income-statement · /shares-float · SEC EDGAR · weighted average basis · AMC Networks Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: 2026-06-08