The cluster is small in absolute dollar terms ($4.7M total buyer holdings vs $2.4B market cap) but directionally consistent with the Q2 earnings beat and insider buying. The historical track record on AMC reports is poor (22% win rate, -15% avg T+20 return), so treat this as a modest corroboration of the earnings thesis rather than a standalone catalyst. Monitor for further insider buying and any debt reduction announcements.
Executive Summary
Eight institutional investors added to AMC positions in Q2 2026, led by Bank Of New York Mellon ($2.0M net addition) and Citigroup ($679K net addition), while only one fund trimmed. The cluster follows AMC's record Q2 earnings (revenue $1.597B, Adj. EBITDA $321.4M) reported 17 days prior, and is corroborated by open-market insider buying including C-suite ($344K). The strong active-manager conviction and insider confluence suggest the institutional thesis is tied to the company's improved operating cash flow and debt reduction trajectory.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $3.1M
▲ Buyers (8)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of New York Mellon | ADD | +25.6% | $3.3M | $2.0M |
| Citigroup | DOUBLED | +798.1% | $720.0K | $679.0K |
| Police & Firemen's Retirement System Of New | ADD | +29.4% | $349.0K | $210.0K |
| Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services | DOUBLED | +417.5% | $128.0K | $113.0K |
| Swiss Life Asset Management | ADD | +81.4% | $86.0K | $61.0K |
| Private Advisor Group | DOUBLED | +108.4% | $55.0K | $41.0K |
| Farther Finance Advisors | ADD | +80.9% | $7.0K | $5.0K |
| Assetmark | ADD | +25% | $9.00 | $5.00 |
▼ Sellers (1)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Financial Group | TRIM | -40.8% | $22.0K | $3.0K |
Key Facts
- 8 institutional buyers vs 1 seller in Q2 2026
- Total buyer current holdings: $4.7M, net change: +$3.1M
- Bank Of New York Mellon added $2.0M (+25.6% shares)
- Citigroup nearly doubled position (+$679K, +798% shares)
- Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services quadrupled position (+$113K, +417% shares)
- Only seller: Principal Financial Group trimmed 40.8% of shares (value actually increased $3K due to price)
- Insider buying confluence: C-suite open-market purchases of $344K
- Filing follows Q2 2026 earnings: record revenue $1.597B (+14.2% YoY), record Adj. EBITDA $321.4M (+69.6%)
- Historical performance on AMC reports shows 22% win rate at T+20 with avg -15.05% return — caution warranted
Financial Impact
8 institutions accumulated $3.1M in net new AMC positions while 1 seller reduced by a negligible amount; insider buying added $344K in open-market purchases
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45+ days stale — positions may have been unwound
- Historical AMC reports show 22% win rate at T+20 with -15% avg return
- Small absolute dollar amounts relative to $2.4B market cap
- AMC remains highly volatile with meme-stock characteristics
- GAAP net loss widened to $11.4M despite record revenue
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-AMC-2026-Q2 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 10, 2026 7w ago | DEFA14A | $2.40 $2.46 | ▲ +2.50% | ▲ +3.56% | — |
Aug 6, 2026 8w ago | Institutional Cluster | $2.57 $2.54 | ▼ −1.17% | ▼ −1.77% | — |
Jul 20, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $2.46 $2.44 | ▼ −0.81% | ▼ −4.93% | — |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $2.28 $1.90 | ▼ −16.67% | ▼ −18.56% | — |
May 13, 2026 20w ago | 8-K | $1.33 $2.28 | ▲ +71.43% | ▲ +72.04% | — |
May 5, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $1.64 $1.83 | ▲ +11.59% | ▲ +8.80% | — |
May 5, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $1.59 $2.07 | ▼ −30.19% | ▼ −25.23% | — |
Apr 30, 2026 22w ago | 10-K/A | $1.45 $2.12 | ▼ −46.21% | ▼ −40.92% | — |
Apr 17, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $1.83 $1.36 | ▼ −25.68% | ▼ −29.89% | — |
Mar 24, 2026 27w ago | 8-K | $1.00 $1.71 | ▼ −71.00% | ▼ −62.10% | — |
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