IMAX (IMAX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) is a global leader in immersive motion picture technologies, specializing in premium large-format film and digital projection systems. Founded in 1967 by Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr and William Custer, the company developed its groundbreaking technology to deliver unparalleled image clarity, brightness and audio fidelity. IMAX’s proprietary cameras and laser projection systems enhance the visual experience by expanding the frame size and utilizing precise alignment techniques, allowing filmmakers to capture and present content that maximizes the viewer’s field of vision.

IMAX’s core business encompasses the design, manufacture and installation of its high-performance projection and sound systems in commercial theaters, museums and special venues worldwide. The company also partners with major motion picture studios to remaster feature films into the IMAX format, ensuring that blockbuster titles benefit from higher resolution and enriched soundscapes. Beyond theatrical installations, IMAX has extended its capabilities into the home entertainment market with the IMAX Enhanced program, which certifies select consumer electronics and streaming content to meet rigorous standards for audio-visual performance.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with corporate offices in Los Angeles and New York, IMAX serves more than 1,600 theaters across over 80 countries. Its footprint spans North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East, reflecting the company’s commitment to expanding its global presence. By offering comprehensive services—including system maintenance, technical support and training—IMAX ensures optimal performance and operational continuity for theater operators, cultural institutions and educational centers.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Gelfond, IMAX continues to innovate by exploring new content formats, immersive technologies and strategic partnerships. The company’s ongoing research and development initiatives focus on digital laser projection, advanced 12-channel sound systems and virtual reality experiences. By maintaining close relationships with filmmakers, studios and technology providers, IMAX reinforces its reputation as the preeminent brand for large-format entertainment, delivering memorable cinematic experiences to audiences around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.89 to $28.86
• 50-Day Range: $25.84 to $29.23
• 52-Week Range: $16.87 to $29.66
• Volume: 1.02 million shs
• Average Volume: 797,914 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.52 billion
• P/E Ratio: 60.13
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $31.70
• Consensus Rating: Buy

IMAX Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

IMAX scored higher than 81% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 80th out of 294 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

IMAX has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.09, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

IMAX has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 23.08%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for IMAX are expected to grow by 23.08% in the coming year, from $0.91 to $1.12 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of IMAX is 60.13, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.70.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of IMAX is 60.13, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.95.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

IMAX has a PEG Ratio of 2.15. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

IMAX has a P/B Ratio of 3.94. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.74% of the float of IMAX has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IMAX has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IMAX has recently decreased by 12.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

IMAX does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

IMAX does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.74% of the float of IMAX has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IMAX has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IMAX has recently decreased by 12.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.24

News Sentiment

IMAX has a news sentiment score of 0.24. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.82 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 55 news articles for IMAX this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for IMAX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added IMAX to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, IMAX insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

23.18% of the stock of IMAX is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.51% of the stock of IMAX is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IMAX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IMAX shares performed this year?

IMAX's stock was trading at $25.60 at the start of the year. Since then, IMAX shares have increased by 10.4% and is now trading at $28.2590.

How were IMAX's earnings last quarter?

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.02. IMAX's revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will IMAX's stock buyback program work?

IMAX's board authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, June 12th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $100,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 6.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are IMAX's major shareholders?

IMAX's top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.14%), Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.11%), Hedges Asset Management LLC (0.11%) and Wesbanco Bank Inc. (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Richard L Gelfond, Robert D Lister, Mark Welton, Calamera Pablo, Kenneth Ian Weissman, Denny Tu and Natasha Fernandes.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of IMAX?

Shares of IMAX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of IMAX own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that IMAX investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: MOVIE/TV PRD&DIST
• Sub-Industry: Consumer Goods
• Current Symbol: NYSE:IMAX
• CIK: 921582
• Web: www.imax.com
• Phone: (905) 403-6500
• Fax: 905-403-6408
• Employees: 780
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for IMAX: $31.70
• High Price Target: $36.00
• Low Price Target: $26.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +11.7%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.09
• Research Coverage: 11 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.47
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 60.37
• Forward P/E Ratio: 31.18
• P/E Growth: 2.15
• Net Income: $26.06 million
• Net Margins: 6.98%
• Pretax Margin: 11.83%
• Return on Equity: 7.79%
• Return on Assets: 3.42%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.06
• Quick Ratio: 0.99

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $359.75 million
• Price / Sales: 4.24
• Cash Flow: $1.87 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.15
• Book Value: $7.17 per share
• Price / Book: 3.96

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 53,742,000
• Free Float: 40,801,000
• Market Cap: $1.52 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.80