AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock vs the S&P 500 and entertainment stocks
As of 2 October 2026, AMC Entertainment (AMC) is among the strongest stocks we track. It is well ahead of the S&P 500 and ahead of entertainment stocks as a group (PEJ) over the past three months.
Where AMC Entertainment stands now
As of 2 October 2026, AMC Entertainment gives a mixed picture against the S&P 500, ahead on some windows and behind on others.
Inside its group, AMC leads: it is ahead of entertainment stocks (PEJ) over both the past month and three months. As a group, entertainment stocks are trailing the S&P 500 right now. A strong stock in a weak group: it holds up while its peers struggle.
AMC Entertainment is 3.4% of PEJ, so the fund's direction owes little to it. The thing to watch is whether the lead holds as the longer windows catch up; leaders that keep their recent edge tend to stay in front.
AMC vs the S&P 500: returns
AMC Entertainment and the S&P 500 (SPY) side by side, over each window Zensei tracks.
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AMC against entertainment stocks, in depth
See the size of the gap between AMC Entertainment and entertainment stocks (PEJ) over every window, its momentum and its relative strength, and where it sits among entertainment stocks.
See the full analysisWhich ETFs hold AMC Entertainment?
One fund that Zensei tracks holds AMC, by weight. The fund with the largest weight is its sector on this page.
AMC Entertainment competitors
The largest other holdings of Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), with their return over the past month.
AMC Entertainment stock: common questions
Is AMC Entertainment stock beating the S&P 500?
As of 2 October 2026, AMC Entertainment (AMC) is up 7.4% over the past month. The S&P 500 is up 1.3% over the same month. Over three months, the stock is up 46.6% and the S&P 500 is up 3.6%.
Which ETFs hold AMC Entertainment?
As of 2 October 2026, one fund that Zensei tracks holds AMC. Its largest weight is in Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), at 3.4%.
Who are AMC Entertainment's competitors?
As of 2 October 2026, the largest other holdings of Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ) are Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL), Marriott International Inc (MAR), Sysco Corp (SYY), Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV), Starbucks Corp (SBUX). These are the stocks AMC Entertainment sits next to among entertainment stocks.
Is AMC Entertainment doing better than other entertainment stocks?
As of 2 October 2026, AMC Entertainment (AMC) is ahead of entertainment stocks as a group (PEJ) over the past three months. Zensei Edge shows the size of the gap, its momentum and its relative strength.
Track AMC Entertainment against entertainment stocks and the market
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