IMAX Corporation
IMAX
NYSE·Communication Services·Entertainment·Mkt cap $2.8B
$51.64
▼ -0.54%
P/E
69.84
Mkt Cap
$2.8B
52-Wk Range
$29.89–$55.57
52-Week Range
$29.89 - $55.57
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Price action
Price chart
Up 66.5% over the trailing year
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.
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
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
Hot
+32.0% over 3m
Quality
Strong
Excellent business quality
Dividend
None
No dividend
Smart-money signal
Who's buying IMAX right now
Insider Form 4s, 13F institutional filings, and Congressional disclosures - at a glance.
Earnings track record
Latest print - beat on both lines
AI-summarized recap of last quarter, plus the surprise on every print.
Next: Oct 22, 2026
JUL 23, 2026
Reported EPS of $0.43 vs $0.30 consensus (+41.1% surprise). Revenue of $102.8M vs $96.1M expected (+7.0%). Beat on both top and bottom lines.
EPS surprise · last 4Q
1 of 1 beats
Estimate
Actual
Q3 26
+41.1%
Revenue trend · last 8Q
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+8%
+10%
+3%
+16%
+35%
-6%
+12%
Q3 24
Q4 24
Q1 25
Q2 25
Q3 25
Q4 25
Q1 26
Q2 26
$91.5M
$92.7M
$86.7M
$91.7M
$106.2M
$125.2M
$81.4M
$102.8M
Margins · last 8Q
Gross
61.2%
Operating
20.2%
Profit
15.0%
Wall Street consensus
11 analysts · 91% Buy
Live ratings and price targets aggregated across covering analysts.
Buy
91%
Hold
9%
Sell
0%
Median Price Target
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Latest: Roth Capital · Sep 3, 2026
vs Industry
How IMAX stacks vs Entertainment
Stock metrics vs industry averages. Green = better than industry.
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