The earnings call reflects a highly positive outlook for IMAX, with record-breaking box office performance, strong installation growth, high adjusted EBITDA margins, and strategic partnerships with major tech and film companies. Despite some competitive threats and tensions with domestic exhibitors, the overall sentiment remains highly positive as IMAX continues to expand its global market presence and deepen relationships with partners.

Company Guidance

During the Q2 2025 IMAX Corporation earnings call, the company reported strong financial performance with significant growth across various metrics. IMAX achieved a 50% increase in installations and a 41% rise in global box office revenue, contributing to an adjusted EBITDA margin exceeding 42% for the second straight quarter. The company opened 57 new and upgraded locations year-to-date, up from 39 in the same period in 2024, and raised its full-year installation guidance to 150-160 systems worldwide. IMAX's domestic box office performance reached an all-time high, supporting its full-year guidance of $1.2 billion. The company also experienced a 19% year-over-year increase in its global market share in the second quarter, capturing 3.6% of the total box office with less than 1% of screens. Moreover, IMAX's backlog of 131 systems is up 46% year-over-year, with 28 new signings in Q2 and 124 year-to-date, nearing the 130 systems signed in 2024. Additionally, IMAX maintained a strong capital position, with cash flow from operations exceeding $30 million in the first half, reflecting a 25% increase from the prior year. The company expanded its revolving credit facility from $300 million to $375 million, further strengthening its financial growth model.

Record-Breaking Box Office Performance

Q2 was IMAX's highest grossing quarter ever at the domestic box office, with a 41% year-over-year increase in global box office revenue. The company remains on track to achieve its guidance of $1.2 billion for the full year.

Strong Installation Growth

IMAX reported a 50% growth in installations with 36 systems installed in Q2. The full-year forecast for installations has been increased to between 150 and 160 systems worldwide.

High Adjusted EBITDA Margin

The adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded 42% for the second straight quarter, showcasing strong financial performance.

Expansion and System Signings

The company completed agreements for 124 new and upgraded IMAX systems year-to-date, close to equaling the 130 systems signed in all of 2024.

Strong Global Market Presence

IMAX achieved a global market share of 3.6% on less than 1% of screens, including a 5.3% share of the domestic box office and 6% share of China's box office.

Successful Film Releases

IMAX averaged about 15% of the North American box office on opening weekend for films shot with IMAX cameras, with some films reaching as high as 20% market share.

Strategic Partnerships

IMAX deepened relationships with tech companies like Apple and Amazon and announced several upcoming releases with major studios.

IMAX (IMAX) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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IMAX Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.32 / -	0.35	―	―	―
Jul 24, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.21 / 0.26	0.18	44.44% (+0.08)
Apr 23, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.10 / 0.13	0.15	-13.33% (-0.02)
Feb 19, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.30 / 0.27	0.17	58.82% (+0.10)
Oct 30, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.23 / 0.35	0.35	0.00% (0.00)
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.05 / 0.18	0.26	-30.77% (-0.08)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.10 / 0.15	0.16	-6.25% (-0.01)
Feb 27, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.05 / 0.17	0.19	-10.53% (-0.02)
Oct 25, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.24 / 0.35	-0.05	800.00% (+0.40)
Jul 26, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.16 / 0.26	0.07	271.43% (+0.19)

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IMAX Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 24, 2025	$29.03	$28.29	-2.55%
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%

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