IMAX (IMAX) Stock Overview
Operates as a technology platform for entertainment and events in the United States, Canada, Greater China, rest of Asia, Western Europe, Latin America, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Community ContributorUS$2.5FV • 54.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$36.51 |
| 52 Week High | US$43.16 |
| 52 Week Low | US$22.54 |
| Beta | 0.40 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.02% |
| 3 Month Change | 3.93% |
| 1 Year Change | 46.86% |
| 3 Year Change | 90.26% |
| 5 Year Change | 74.52% |
| Change since IPO | 461.69% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
IMAX: Premium Theatrical Formats And Strong Box Office Will Drive Future Upside
The IMAX analyst price target edges higher to about $45.27 from $45.00, as analysts factor in recent target raises tied to strong Q4 results, higher box office activity, robust system installs, and expectations for continued importance within the global theatrical ecosystem. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on IMAX clusters around higher price targets and generally positive reactions to the latest quarterly results, box office trends, and system installation activity.
IMAX: Future Earnings Base And Global Footprint Frame Balanced Opportunity And Risk
Narrative Update: IMAX Analyst Price Target Shift The analyst price target for IMAX has moved to $41.00. Analysts cite record share gains, accelerating international expansion, strong Q4 and full-year revenue and margins, and continued outperformance versus consensus as key factors influencing their updated views.IMAX: Record Box Office And Premium Format Position Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for IMAX is raised by about $1 to $45.00, as analysts factor in higher margin expectations, a lower assumed future P/E multiple, and recent research citing strong quarterly results, record box office driven revenue, and a stronger position in the global theatrical ecosystem. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of target price increases for IMAX, with analysts reacting to reported results, box office trends, and the company’s role in premium theatrical formats.IMAX: Future Earnings Base And International Footprint Suggest Balanced Opportunity And Risk
The Analyst Price Target for IMAX has increased from $22.04 to $41.00. This reflects analysts' views that recent record revenue, strong margins, higher box office activity and an expanding international footprint support a higher assumed profit margin and P/E multiple in updated models.
IMAX: Live Sports And Content Partnerships Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their $47.00 price target on IMAX, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. They also highlight broader sector risks such as high development costs, dependence on single assets, and limited near term catalysts in comparable coverage.IMAX: Future Slate And Execution Will Support Expanded Premium Format Opportunities
Analysts have inched their price target for IMAX higher to approximately US$44.09 from about US$43.73, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Analysts have updated their IMAX models around revenue, margins and future P/E levels, which feeds directly into the small lift in the price target to about US$44.09.IMAX: Future Slate And Profit Execution Will Support Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their IMAX fair value estimate from about US$38.81 to roughly US$43.73 per share, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E that together support a higher price target. Analyst Commentary Analysts reviewing IMAX after the updated fair value estimate are split between what could support the higher valuation and what might limit upside if execution falls short.IMAX Corporation: Strong Network Effect And Visible Growth Ahead
Jan 09IMAX: Premium Screens And Local Language Hits Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on IMAX to $40 from $36, citing record Q3 global box office results, an increasing market share, strong local language titles, and faster-than-expected network expansion in markets with above-average revenue per screen. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to IMAX's recent record Q3 global box office results and its second highest quarterly gross as key supports for their updated views, highlighting what they see as solid execution across the business.IMAX: Expanding Premium Network Will Drive Stronger Box Office Performance
Analysts have lifted their price target on IMAX to approximately $47 from about $38, citing accelerating network expansion into higher revenue markets, record and resilient box office performance, and an expectation for stronger, more profitable growth that, in their view, supports a lower forward earnings multiple versus historical levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently highlighted IMAX as one of the stronger execution stories in the theatrical ecosystem, pointing to a mix of box office outperformance, premium market exposure, and disciplined capital deployment as key supports for higher valuation.IMAX: Future Slate And Premium Screen Expansion Will Drive Measured Performance
We raise our IMAX price target to approximately $39 from about $37, as analysts highlight record Q3 box office performance, accelerating high value screen expansion, and a robust Q4 film slate that together support modestly stronger growth and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on IMAX has tilted clearly positive, with multiple firms raising price targets in response to stronger than expected operating trends and an improving growth outlook.IMAX: Future Box Office Releases And Network Expansion Will Shape Performance
IMAX's analyst price target has increased significantly, rising from $36 to $37 per share to $40 to $42 per share, as analysts cite strong quarterly box office results, ongoing network expansion, and promising upcoming film releases as key drivers of growth. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from street research provide insights into the positive momentum behind IMAX's upgraded price targets, as well as areas of continued scrutiny among analysts.IMAX: Accelerating Network Expansion Will Drive Global Box Office Performance
The analyst consensus price target for IMAX has increased from approximately $36.45 to $37.18. Analysts highlight strong box office performance and accelerating network expansion as key drivers for the upward revision.North America And Japan Installations Will Strengthen Premium Entertainment
Analysts have raised their price target for IMAX from approximately $34.36 to $36.45. They cite stronger box office performance, accelerating network expansion, and improved margins as key factors supporting the higher valuation.North America And Japan Installations Will Strengthen Premium Entertainment
IMAX's analyst price target has been raised from $31 to $38, reflecting higher expected margins and valuation multiples according to analysts. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment toward IMAX has recently shifted, leading to an upward revision of the company's price target.Earnings Tell The Story For IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) As Its Stock Soars 25%
Sep 09
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Aug 04An Intrinsic Calculation For IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Suggests It's 32% Undervalued
Jun 13Market Participants Recognise IMAX Corporation's (NYSE:IMAX) Earnings Pushing Shares 25% Higher
May 17IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
May 02Should You Investigate IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) At US$22.45?
Apr 19Here's What's Concerning About IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Returns On Capital
Apr 04We Think IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Mar 15IMAX Corporation: Unlocking Asymmetric Gains In Premium Cinema
Mar 09Is Now The Time To Look At Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Jan 08IMAX Corporation: Overseas Growth Opportunities
Dec 24IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Dec 10IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Nov 23After Leaping 26% IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Nov 07Here's Why IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Oct 31If EPS Growth Is Important To You, IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Presents An Opportunity
Oct 13IMAX Corporation: Undervalued Relative To Revenue Growth And Margin Expansion Potential
Oct 10When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Sep 30
Calculated Global Expansion And Innovative Content Slate Set To Propel Growth
IMAX's strategic expansions and landmark deals in global markets promise substantial revenue growth through new installations and high-profile film releases.Returns On Capital At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Paint A Concerning Picture
Aug 23IMAX Corporation: Upbeat Mid-Term Outlook After Great Q2 Signings
Jul 30Pinning Down IMAX Corporation's (NYSE:IMAX) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
Jul 26Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?
Jun 19Is It Too Late To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
May 22IMAX Corporation: Good Reasons To Be Bullish
Apr 08IMAX Corporation Just Recorded A 12% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Mar 01When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Feb 15Shareholder Returns
| IMAX | US Entertainment | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 46.9% | -6.7% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: IMAX exceeded the US Entertainment industry which returned -7.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: IMAX exceeded the US Market which returned 27.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| IMAX volatility | |
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| IMAX Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Entertainment Industry Average Movement | 9.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: IMAX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: IMAX's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 679 | Robert Lister | www.imax.com |
IMAX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology platform for entertainment and events in the United States, Canada, Greater China, rest of Asia, Western Europe, Latin America, and internationally. It operates through Content Solutions; and Technology Products and Services segments. The company offers IMAX film remastering, a proprietary technology that digitally remasters films and other content into IMAX formats for distribution to the IMAX network; IMAX Enhanced, which provides end-to-end technology across streaming content and entertainment devices at home; AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment companies; and streaming technology software products.
IMAX Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| IMAX fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.01b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$36.78m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$404.92m |
54.6x
P/E Ratio5.0x
P/S RatioIs IMAX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| IMAX income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$404.92m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$165.47m |
| Gross Profit | US$239.46m |
| Other Expenses | US$202.68m |
| Earnings | US$36.78m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.67 |
| Gross Margin | 59.14% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.08% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 67.9% |
How did IMAX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 08:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
IMAX Corporation is covered by 20 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Marla Backer | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| David McFadgen | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |