IMAX Corporation (IMAX)
NYSE:IMAX
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IMAX Stock Chart & Stats
$35.09
-$0.61(-2.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$35.09
-$0.61(-2.55%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$24.20 - $45.16
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.58K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
$2.25B
Enterprise Value$2.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$146.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$290.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)60.4
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.68
Shares Outstanding54,855,175
10 Day Avg. Volume870,003
30 Day Avg. Volume1,071,543
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.74
Price to Book (P/B)5.87
Price to Sales (P/S)4.83
P/FCF Ratio16.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.44Price Target Upside35.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$441.96M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained FCF roughly equal to net income shows high earnings quality and internal funding capacity. Over 2–6 months this supports organic installation rollouts, marketing investments, debt servicing and strategic optionality without needing frequent capital raises, reducing financing risk.
Improved And Durable MarginsHigh gross margins reflect IMAX's proprietary projection/sound technology and brand premium, enabling pricing power on revenue‑share and equipment sales. Durable margin structure helps absorb box office swings and funds reinvestment, supporting long‑term profitability even with variable top‑line trends.
Network Expansion And Pipeline StrengthSteady system additions and large regional deals expand recurring box‑office participation and diversify revenue by geography. A multi‑year film slate and FFI pipeline increase content flow into IMAX format, supporting sustained box‑office capture and long‑run revenue visibility beyond near‑term cycles.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Revenue GrowthRevenues that oscillate reduce operating leverage and make scaling fixed costs harder. For IMAX, dependence on hit content and regional cycles means top‑line variability can persist, constraining predictability of partner revenue shares and pressuring margins during weaker slate periods.
Meaningful Leverage And Coverage LimitsAlthough improving, leverage remains material for a cyclically exposed entertainment business. Limited operating‑cashflow coverage reduces the buffer for adverse box‑office shocks, increasing refinancing and service risks if content or regional demand weakens over the medium term.
Upfront Incentives Compress Margins And Cash FlowHigher lease incentives and pre‑marketing are strategic but front‑loaded costs that depress near‑term margins and cash conversion. If incremental installations or box‑office lifts underperform expectations, these investments could erode returns and pressure FCF and balance sheet flexibility over coming quarters.
IMAX News
IMAX FAQ
What was IMAX Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
IMAX Corporation lowest stock price was $24.20 and its highest was $45.16 in the past 12 months.
What is IMAX Corporation’s market cap?
IMAX Corporation’s market cap is $2.25B.
When is IMAX Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
IMAX Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were IMAX Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
IMAX Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.02.
Is IMAX Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts IMAX Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does IMAX Corporation pay dividends?
IMAX Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is IMAX Corporation’s EPS estimate?
IMAX Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does IMAX Corporation have?
IMAX Corporation has 54,855,175 shares outstanding.
What happened to IMAX Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
IMAX Corporation reported an EPS of $0.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.15. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.972%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of IMAX Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IMAX
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IMAX Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$47.44 (35.21% Upside)
$47.44 (35.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IMAX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 446.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $13.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
49.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
IMAX Corporation
IMAX Corporation operates as a global entertainment technology firm, specializing in delivering advanced cinematic experiences. It achieves this by leveraging its proprietary software, unique theater designs, intellectual property, and specialized equipment. A core offering is IMAX Digital Re-Mastering (DMR), a patented process that dramatically improves the resolution, visual fidelity, and audio quality of motion picture films for their presentation on IMAX screens. The company supplies its signature theater systems to exhibitor customers through outright sales, leasing agreements, or collaborative revenue-sharing models, and also provides digital projection systems. Furthermore, IMAX supports its extensive network with both proactive and urgent maintenance services. The company is involved in distributing large-format documentary films and offers comprehensive post-production and quality control services for such films, alongside general digital post-production. It directly owns and operates IMAX cinemas. For filmmakers, IMAX provides rental services for its 2D and 3D large-format film and digital cameras, coupled with expert production guidance and technical support for both documentary and Hollywood productions. Its theater systems are marketed through dedicated direct sales teams and marketing personnel to a diverse client base, including science and natural history museums, zoological parks, aquariums, various educational and cultural institutions, theme parks, private home cinema installations, tourist attractions, and temporary events like fairs and expositions. The company holds rights to a robust portfolio of trademarks and trade names, prominently featuring IMAX, IMAX Dome, IMAX 3D, Experience It in IMAX, The IMAX Experience, An IMAX Experience, IMAX DMR, and IMAX Enhanced, among many others. As of December 31, 2021, IMAX boasted a global footprint of 1,683 theater systems across 87 countries and territories, consisting of 1,599 commercial multiplex locations, 12 commercial destination venues, and 72 institutional sites. Established in 1967, IMAX Corporation maintains its headquarters in Mississauga, Canada.
IMAX Company Deck
IMAX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum and confidence in a record 2026, highlighted by robust box office growth outside China, a deep upcoming slate of IMAX‑leaning titles, meaningful network expansion (notably the HOYTS deal) and improved adjusted net income and EPS. Short‑term financial headwinds were acknowledged — primarily a steep Q1 box office comp in Greater China (≈62% decline), softer total revenue and compressed EBITDA/margins due to region mix and upfront marketing and incentive investments. Management framed the cash outlays (lease incentives, pre‑marketing) as deliberate growth investments to accelerate installations and capture upside from the strengthened slate. Given the strong forward guidance, portfolio depth, network deals and bottom‑line improvement against the temporary China comp and margin cadence, the positives on balance outweigh the near‑term negatives.View all IMAX earnings summariesIMAX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$47.44
▲(35.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
20.27% Insiders
41.19% Mutual Funds
20.13% Other Institutional Investors
10.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors