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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 - $45.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.58K
Average Volume (3M)962.80K
Market Cap
$2.15B
Enterprise Value$2.38K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$146.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$290.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)57.7
Beta0.30
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.68
Shares Outstanding54,855,175
10 Day Avg. Volume980,189
30 Day Avg. Volume962,804
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.20Price Target Upside34.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)$439.56M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationIMAX generates durable free cash flow roughly equal to reported net income (TTM FCF ~$115M, OCF ~$124M). That cash conversion supports reinvestment in installs, lease incentives, and potential debt reduction or strategic spending without depending on equity raises, enhancing financial flexibility.
Improved And Healthy MarginsProfitability has materially improved versus earlier loss years, with a high gross margin (~58%) and positive net margin (~10.7% TTM). The premium large‑format model and content economics support sustainable margin levels, giving the company cushion to invest in pipeline while maintaining operating profitability.
Expanding Global Network And Content PipelineNetwork expansion (40+ system signings and a 10‑system HOYTS agreement) and a deeper film slate create lasting optionality: more installed screens raise recurring services and revenue share upside, while a multi‑year content pipeline increases the probability of sustained box‑office tailwinds.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Revenue GrowthTop‑line growth has been uneven: TTM revenue declined modestly after prior rebound, reflecting sensitivity to title timing and regional performance. Persistent inconsistency limits operating leverage and makes profitability more dependent on a few hit releases and timing of system rollouts.
Meaningful Leverage RemainsLeverage has improved but remains material (debt‑to‑equity ~0.73), leaving less flexibility if box‑office or content revenue weakens. With operating cash flow covering a modest portion of debt, elevated leverage can limit the company's ability to absorb prolonged revenue shortfalls or fund accelerated rollout without raising costs.
Margin Volatility From Content Cadence And InvestmentsMargins are sensitive to film timing, regional box‑office swings and deliberate upfront marketing or lease incentives to secure installs. Such cadence and investment-driven margin swings reduce predictability of earnings and cash flow, increasing execution risk around multi‑quarter content cycles.
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 $45.52 in the past 12 months.
What is IMAX Corporation’s market cap?
IMAX Corporation’s market cap is $2.15B.
When is IMAX Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
IMAX Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 3 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 0.28.
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:
$47.20 (34.51% Upside)
$47.20 (34.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IMAX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 446.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 86%
Bearish news 14%
Bearish news 14%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
37.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$47.20
▲(34.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
21.47% Insiders
42.36% Mutual Funds
4.75% Other Institutional Investors
23.70% Public Companies and
Individual Investors