The Risk-Reward In AMC Networks Shares Could Be Highly In Investors' Favor

Attractive Valuation

Robert Routh, an analyst at the firm, feels the valuation is low in light of the recent M&A moves in the TV content space. The analyst highlighted Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (USA) LGF's pending $4.4 billion deal to merge with Starz STRZA and the news thatAT&T Inc.T is seeking to grow its portfolio of TV content through deals.

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Thrust Toward Original Content

Even without a potential transaction, the firm noted that AMC Networks is materially undervalued. The firm also noted that the company is investing more in original programming rather than simply leasing programming, given the skyrocketing costs associated with the advent of OTT providers such as Netflix, Inc. NFLX and Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN's Amazon Prime.

Smart Move Pays Off

This, according to the firm, has opened up opportunity for the company to distribute content on platforms apart from its domestic networks. The firm termed the move as smart, given the returns it has fetched in terms of higher ratings, affiliate fees, advertising revenue as well as public market value.

Dolan Family's Backing

As such, FBN Securities has an Outperform rating on the shares of the company.

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