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Movie stocks
Ready to invest in the film industry? Consider these 7 stocks.
The best movie stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
7 movie stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the film industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- Walt Disney Company (DIS)
- Netflix (NFLX)
- AMC Entertainment (AMC)
- Amazon-com (AMZN)
- Imax (IMAX)
- Comcast (CMCSA)
- AT-and-T (T)
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Take a deeper dive into movie stocks
If you're interested in investing in the film industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. Walt Disney Company (DIS)
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution; and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The company engages in the film and episodic television content production and distribution activities, as well as operates television broadcast networks under the ABC, Disney, ESPN, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brands; and studios that produces motion pictures under the Walt Disney Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Searchlight Pictures banners.
Walt Disney Company stock opened the day at $94.24 after a previous close of $94.40. The latest price was $96.14 (25-minute delay). Walt Disney Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD76.6 billion and employs 152,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $178,104,303,616
- P/E ratio: 67.4345
- PEG ratio: 0.5522
2. Netflix (NFLX)
Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, feature films, and mobile games across various genres and languages.
Netflix stock opened the day at $176.49 after a previous close of $174.87. The latest price was $179.95 (25-minute delay). Netflix is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$30.4 billion and employs 11,300 staff.
- Market capitalization: $84,789,690,368
- P/E ratio: 17.3264
- PEG ratio: 2.2041
3. AMC Entertainment (AMC)
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business. The company owns, operates, or has interests in theatres in the United States and Europe.
AMC Entertainment stock opened the day at $13.48 after a previous close of $13.55. The latest price was $13.53 (25-minute delay). AMC Entertainment is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.2 billion and employs 3,046 staff.
- Market capitalization: $6,955,621,376
- PEG ratio: 1.42
4. Amazon-com (AMZN)
Amazon. com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions in North America and internationally.
Amazon-com stock opened the day at $106.60 after a previous close of $106.21. The latest price was $109.56 (25-minute delay). Amazon-com is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$477.7 billion and employs 1,622,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,184,910,671,872
- P/E ratio: 55.8561
- PEG ratio: 4.0993
5. Imax (IMAX)
IMAX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment technology company worldwide. It offers cinematic solution through proprietary software, theater architecture, intellectual property, and specialized equipment. The company offers IMAX Digital Re-Mastering (DMR), a proprietary technology that digitally enhances the image resolution, visual clarity, and sound quality of motion picture films for projection on IMAX screens; IMAX theater systems to exhibitor customers through sales, leases, and joint revenue sharing arrangements; and digital projection systems.
Imax stock opened the day at $19.82 after a previous close of $19.54. The latest price was $19.85 (25-minute delay). Imax is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$276.2 million and employs 665 staff.
- Market capitalization: $988,433,152
- PEG ratio: 1.8864
6. Comcast (CMCSA)
Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Media, Studios, Theme Parks, and Sky segments. The Cable Communications segment offers broadband, video, voice, wireless, and other services to residential and business customers under the Xfinity brand; and advertising services.
Comcast stock opened the day at $39.34 after a previous close of $39.24. The latest price was $40.29 (25-minute delay). Comcast is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$120.2 billion and employs 189,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $175,795,601,408
- P/E ratio: 12.6174
- PEG ratio: 0.8347
7. AT-and-T (T)
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications, media, and technology services worldwide. Its Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, and carrying cases and hands-free devices through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores.
AT-and-T stock opened the day at $20.97 after a previous close of $20.96. The latest price was $21.31 (25-minute delay). AT-and-T is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$163 billion and employs 203,160 staff.
- Market capitalization: $150,267,412,480
- P/E ratio: 8.8305
- PEG ratio: 2.602
How to buy movie stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these movie stocks.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like DIS or NFLX.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the movie stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the film industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in movie stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — movie stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the film industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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