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IMAX Corporation

IMAX

NYSE·Communication Services·Entertainment·Mkt cap $2.2B

$39.88

▼ -1.29%

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Our plain-language verdict, the thesis, risk factors, and what is changing about the business.

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52-Week Range

$24.20 - $45.52

P/E

60.48

Fwd P/E

24.65

Beta

0.37

Div Yield

0.00%

Avg Vol

1.1M

Shares Out

54.0M

Mkt Cap

$2.2B

Price action

Price chart

Up 48.9% over the trailing year

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Total returns

Price performance

Total return across standard periods - splits & dividends adjusted by FMP. Periods longer than 1Y show annualized in the tooltip.

Why we rate it this way

The thesis at a glance

Bull and bear case · plain-English context across the five lenses we evaluate.

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Bull Case

5 reasons

  • Proprietary large-format projection technology with 57-year brand heritage and global network effects
  • IMAX DMR software that digitally enhances standard films for premium theatrical experiences, creating studio partnerships and recurring licensing revenue
  • Diversified revenue model spanning equipment sales, leases, revenue-sharing, content distribution, and theater operations reducing cyclical exhibition risk
  • Exclusive intellectual property portfolio including trademarks (IMAX, IMAX 3D, IMAX Enhanced) and specialized equipment creating high switching costs
  • Institutional and theme park presence beyond multiplexes providing countercyclical revenue streams independent of theatrical box office trends
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Bear Case

2 risks

  • Low volatility (beta 0.4).
  • Premium valuation to Video Streaming peers

Growth

Stable outlook

Steady revenue growth (16% YoY)

Value

Premium valuation to Video Streaming peers

Momentum

Stable

+0.7% over 3m

Quality

Strong

Excellent business quality

Dividend

None

No dividend

Earnings track record

Latest print - beat on both lines

AI-summarized recap of last quarter, plus the surprise on every print.

Next: Apr 21, 2026

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Q2 26 RECAP

APR 30, 2026

Reported EPS of $0.17 vs $0.15 consensus (+13.3% surprise). Revenue of $81.4M vs $79.8M expected (+1.9%). Beat on both top and bottom lines.

EPS beat +13.3%
Rev beat +1.9%
Double beat

EPS surprise · last 4Q

1 of 1 beats

Q2 26

+13.3%

Next: Apr 21, 2026

Revenue trend · last 8Q

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+8%

+10%

+3%

+16%

+35%

-6%

Q2 24

Q3 24

Q4 24

Q1 25

Q2 25

Q3 25

Q4 25

Q1 26

$89.0M

$91.5M

$92.7M

$86.7M

$91.7M

$106.2M

$125.2M

$81.4M

Margins · last 8Q

Gross

—

Operating

—

Profit

5.2%

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Wall Street consensus

8 analysts · 88% Buy

Live ratings and price targets aggregated across covering analysts.

Buy

7

88%

Hold

1

13%

Sell

0%

Median Price Target

$53.00

▲ +32.9% vs $39.88

Low $46.00
Median $53.00
High $60.00

Latest: Benchmark · Jun 22, 2026

2 analysts covering

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vs Industry

How IMAX stacks vs Entertainment

Stock metrics vs industry averages. Green = better than industry.

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