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IMAX Stock

IMAX Corporation

IMAXNYSEKern
US$50.82
-1.4% today

Company data

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Country
Canada
CEO
Richard Lewis Gelfond
Employees
679
Market cap
$2.8 B
IPO
10/06/1994

IMAX Corporation operates in the entertainment sector and specializes in developing advanced cinematic experiences. Through proprietary software and hardware solutions such as its patented Digital Re-Mastering (DMR), the provider enhances visual and auditory quality for large-format feature films. In addition to…

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IMAX stock: price history

16/10/25+61 %16/10/26

1D

-1.4%

1W

+0.0%

1M

-2.4%

6M

+44.8%

YTD

+37.5%

1Y

+61.0%

2Y

+146.0%

5Y

+148.8%

10Y

+68.6%

Next earnings date

Next earnings date

22/10/2026 (in 5 days)

Volatility around earnings

~19% stronger price swings than usual

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Business model & megatrends

Business model

Robust business model that benefits noticeably from at least one megatrend.

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IMAX Corporation is a specialized provider of cinema experiences based on proprietary technology. The business model combines the sale and leasing of cinema systems and projection hardware with comprehensive services. A key revenue driver is the patented Digital Re-Mastering (DMR), which optimizes image quality of films for large-format cinemas. Beyond the hardware business, the company generates substantial revenues through maintenance services, rental models for camera equipment, and revenue-sharing systems. Through this deep integration in the production process and the technical requirements of theaters, IMAX serves a broad spectrum of cinema operators, museums, and event organizers.

Revenue model
Mixed
Recurring revenue
High
Pricing power
Strong
Moat
Wide
Moat type
Switching costs
Capital intensity
High
Customer concentration
Low

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Analyst assessment of IMAX

PRICE TARGET LOW

US$42.00

CONSENSUS

US$57.00

MEDIAN

US$60.00

PRICE TARGET HIGH

US$65.00

0

STRONG BUY

16

BUY

9

HOLD

1

SELL

0

STRONG SELL

26

TOTAL · Buy

As of: 15/10/2026

ANALYST FIRMRATINGACTIONDATE
Wells FargoEqual Weightmaintain15/10/2026
RosenblattBuymaintain14/10/2026
WedbushOutperformmaintain14/10/2026
B. Riley SecuritiesBuymaintain08/10/2026
StoneXBuymaintain07/10/2026
RosenblattBuymaintain09/09/2026
Goldman SachsNeutralmaintain04/09/2026
Roth CapitalBuymaintain03/09/2026

IMAX stock metrics

P/E

68.74

P/B

7.96

EV/EBITDA

21.99

RETURN ON EQUITY

4.3%

NET MARGIN

15.0%

DEBT/EQUITY

0.79

DIVIDEND YIELD

0.0%

AS OF

30/06/2026

Free float & liquidity

FREE FLOAT

76.4%

FLOAT SHARES

41,888,407

AVG. DAILY VOLUME (30D)

1,018,784

Insider transactions (SEC)

ROLETRANSACTIONSHARESPRICEPLAN TYPEDATE

LISTER ROBERT D

OfficerSale22,50051.58Spontaneous11/09/2026

WELTON MARK

OfficerSale30,00054.47Spontaneous26/08/2026

Weissman Kenneth Ian

OfficerSale8,00054.54Spontaneous26/08/2026

Fernandes Natasha

OfficerSale20,00054.63Spontaneous26/08/2026

PABLO CALAMERA

OfficerSale15,00052.41Spontaneous21/08/2026
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Attention

1 mention today in US forums, about the same as yesterdayPrice since yesterday: -1.4%

Search (Google Trends)

18/0902/1017/10

Forums (Reddit)

26/0809/0903/10

Institutional holders

FUND / INSTITUTIONSHARESCHANGEAS OF
CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO /MA2,541,756+4,46630/09/2026
Triumph Capital Management16,854-44130/09/2026
ELCO Management Co., LLC10,500+030/09/2026
City Center Advisors, LLC8,723+2,29230/09/2026
CoreCap Advisors, LLC6,306+6,30630/09/2026
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Dividends & Stock splits

DATERATIO
27/05/19972:1

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Frequently asked questions about IMAX stock

What does IMAX do?

IMAX Corporation is a company in the Communication Services sector, Entertainment industry, headquartered in Canada.

The CEO is Richard Lewis Gelfond, the company employs around 679 people.

The IPO was on 10/06/1994; the stock trades on NYSE under the ticker IMAX.

What do analysts say about IMAX stock?

26 analysts rate the stock, the consensus is Buy (as of 15/10/2026).

The average price target is US$57.00, ranging from US$42.00 to US$65.00, with a median of US$60.00.

This is an external assessment, not a statement by Market Jury.

When does IMAX report next?

The next earnings date is 22/10/2026.

Around past earnings, price swings were roughly 19% stronger than usual.

Does IMAX pay a dividend?

No, IMAX currently does not pay a dividend.

Which stocks are comparable to IMAX?

Comparable stocks include Netflix, Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Live Nation Entertainment, Fox, Fox, Liberty Media and Roku.

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