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Imax Corp. (IMAX)
NYSE:IMAX
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.21Last Year’s EPS
0.18Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 23, 2025
|% Change Since: 11.74%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
IMAX Corporation reported a record-breaking first quarter with significant box office growth and expansion in system signings. While concerns about Hollywood imports to China exist, the company's local language strategy and strong financial performance paint a positive outlook.Company Guidance
During the IMAX Corporation's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, CEO Richard Gelfond highlighted the company's strong start to the year with nearly $300 million in global box office revenue, marking their best first quarter ever. The company achieved double-digit growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 43%. IMAX signed agreements for 101 new and upgraded systems worldwide, compared to 130 for all of 2024, and installed 21 systems, marking their second-best first quarter for installations. The Chinese New Year box office hit $182 million, triple their previous record, contributing to a growth in local language films, which accounted for 68% of the box office in Q1 2025. The company maintained its guidance for a record $1.2 billion in global box office for the year, driven by a strong slate of upcoming releases and a promising outlook for 2026 and beyond.Record-Breaking Global Box Office
IMAX Corporation achieved nearly $300 million in global box office, marking its best first quarter ever. Chinese New Year exceeded expectations with $182 million, triple the previous record.
Significant Growth in System Signings
IMAX signed agreements for 101 new and upgraded systems worldwide, compared to 130 for all of 2024. This includes a major agreement with AMC and international expansion in Japan, Europe, and North America.
Strong Financial Performance
The company reported a 10% increase in revenue to $87 million and a 17% increase in technology products and services revenue. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 15% with a margin of 42.7%.
Successful Local Language Strategy
Local language films accounted for 68% of the box office in Q1 2025. IMAX set records in China and Japan with local language releases and is expanding its content portfolio in fast-growing markets.
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IMAX Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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IMAX Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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Apr 23, 2025 | $24.10 | $23.29 | -3.36% |
Feb 19, 2025 | $27.22 | $26.93 | -1.07% |
Oct 30, 2024 | $21.68 | $24.30 | +12.08% |
Jul 25, 2024 | $17.83 | $19.40 | +8.81% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Imax Corp. (IMAX) report earnings?
Imax Corp. (IMAX) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is IMAX EPS forecast?
IMAX EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.21.
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