What is AMC Networks Inc.'s program rights write-offs?

AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) reported program rights write-offs of $0 in Q1 2026.

What does program rights write-offs mean?

Represents the non-cash expense recognized when the carrying value of content assets or programming rights exceeds their estimated future economic benefit. This metric reflects the impairment of content investments that are no longer expected to generate sufficient revenue, signaling potential challenges in content monetization strategy.

AMC Networks Inc. AMCX Program rights write-offs

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$542.1M-2.4%

Gross profit$258.9M-10.1%

Operating income$31.3M-51.3%

Net income-$18.9M-205%

EPS (diluted)-$0.43-226%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$552.1M-36.6%

Total debt$1.8B-23.9%

Total equity$955.2M+7.5%

Total assets$3.9B-10.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$67.5M-38.0%

CapEx$2.7M-81.9%

Free cash flow$64.8M-31.2%

Valuation

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Market cap$415.12M+54.0%

Enterprise value$1.7B-6.3%

P/E3.2×-3.2×

P/S0.2×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin49.7%-2.9pp

Operating margin-3%-11.6pp

Net margin-6.5%—

FCF margin10.6%-1.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-13.8%—

Debt / equity1.9×-0.8×

Current ratio1.8×-0.5×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by AMC Networks Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept amcx:ProgramRightsWriteOffs.

The official record: AMC Networks Inc.’s 10-Q, filed May 8, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is AMC Networks Inc.'s program rights write-offs?: AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) reported program rights write-offs of $0 in Q1 2026.
What does program rights write-offs mean?: Represents the non-cash expense recognized when the carrying value of content assets or programming rights exceeds their estimated future economic benefit. This metric reflects the impairment of content investments that are no longer expected to generate sufficient revenue, signaling potential challenges in content monetization strategy.