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$37.48$2.0B
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IMAX logoIMAX Corporation(IMAX)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

IMAX•NYSE
$37.48
59.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorCommunication ServicesIndustryEntertainmentSub-IndustryMovie Theaters and Exhibition
AboutIMAX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment technology company worldwide. It offers cinematic solution through proprietary software, theater architecture, intellectual property, and specialized equipment. The company offers IMAX Digital Re-Mastering (DMR), a proprietary technology that digitally enhances the image resolution, visual clarity, and sound quality of motion picture films for projection on IMAX screens; IMAX theater systems to exhibitor customers through sales, leases, and joint revenue sharing arrangements; and digital projection systems. It also provides preventative and emergency maintenance services to IMAX network; distributes large-format documentary films; film post-production and quality control services for large-format films, and digital post-production services; owns and operates IMAX theaters; and rents 2D and 3D large-format film and digital cameras, as well as offers production advice and technical assistance services to documentary and Hollywood filmmakers. The company markets its theater systems through a direct sales force and marketing staff to science and natural history museums, zoos, aquaria, and other educational and cultural centers, as well as theme parks, private home theaters, tourist destination sites, fairs, and expositions. It owns or otherwise has rights to trademarks and trade names, which include IMAX, IMAX Dome, IMAX 3D, IMAX 3D Dome, Experience It in IMAX, The IMAX Experience, An IMAX Experience, An IMAX 3D Experience, IMAX DMR, DMR, IMAX Enhanced, IMAX nXos, and Films To The Fullest. As of December 31, 2021, the company had a network of 1,683 IMAX theater systems comprising 1,599 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, and 72 institutional facilities operating in 87 countries and territories. IMAX Corporation was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.Show more
  • Revenue$410M+16.5%
  • EBITDA$158M+44.5%
  • Net Income$35M+33.8%
  • EPS (Diluted)0.63+31.3%
  • Gross Margin57.91%+7.2%
  • EBITDA Margin38.53%+24.1%
  • Operating Margin23.31%+87.1%
  • Net Margin8.5%+14.9%
  • ROE8.65%+20.2%

IMAX Price & Volume

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Cyclical Revenue Volatility Challenges Premium Margin Resilience

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Theatrical window and content volatility

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • IMAX maintains a unique competitive moat through its proprietary large-format technology, yet the company remains tethered to the inherent volatility of global theatrical release cycles.
  • While the firm demonstrates structural margin resilience with a 56.3% gross margin in 2026Q1, investors should monitor the impact of theatrical window compression on long-term box office participation.
  • Future performance will likely depend on the company's ability to manage its $244.1 million debt load while navigating the persistent drag of stock-based compensation on net income quality.

Verdict Logic

while the company maintains a healthy D/E ratio of 0.73, the current P/E of 65.21 appears elevated given the 6.1% revenue decline observed in the most recent quarter.

IMAX Growth Metrics

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years0.93%
5 Years24.52%
3 Years10.89%
TTM12.56%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-4.6%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM73.07%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-2.11%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM39.64%

Return on Capital

10 Years4.34%
5 Years6.3%
3 Years10.12%
Last Year14.47%

IMAX Recent Earnings

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 30, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17+13.3%
$0.15
Rev
$81M+1.9%
$80M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.58+34.9%
$0.43
Rev
$125M+3.7%
$121M
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.47+34.1%
$0.35
Rev
$106M+3.2%
$103M
Q3 2025
Jul 24, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.26+36.8%
$0.19
Rev
$92M-7.5%
$99M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 30, 2026
$0.17vs $0.15+13.3%
$81Mvs $80M+1.9%
Q1 2026Feb 25, 2026
$0.58vs $0.43+34.9%
$125Mvs $121M+3.7%
Q4 2025Oct 23, 2025
$0.47vs $0.35+34.1%
$106Mvs $103M+3.2%
Q3 2025Jul 24, 2025
$0.26vs $0.19+36.8%
$92Mvs $99M-7.5%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest IMAX News

Recent stock market news and headlines for IMAX Corporation (IMAX)

Invezz·Jun 16, 2026
IMAX stock near record high as summer box office momentum builds

IMAX Corp. shares climbed on Tuesday and hit its 52 week high as strong summer box-office performance and growing investor confidence in the company's business model continued to support the stock. Shares rose 5.2% to $44.55 in afternoon trading, putting the stock on course to surpass its previous record closing high of $43.22, set on June 19, 2015.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for IMAX Corporation (IMAX)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
IMAX logoIMAXIMAX CorporationCurrent
$37.48$2.02B59.4916.47%8.5%8.65%—
CNK logoCNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.
$29.42$3.44B28.292.15%5.29%30.97%—
AMC logoAMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
$1.72$1.05B-1.404.57%-10.88%——
RGC logoRGCRegencell Bioscience Holdings Limited
$5.95$2.94B-826.39——-47.89%—
MCS logoMCSThe Marcus Corporation
$21.94$683.61M53.513.11%1.85%2.41%—
DLX logoDLXDeluxe Corporation
$24.34$1.1B13.520.54%5.01%15.95%—

Compare IMAX vs Peers

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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Peer Set

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IMAX SEC Filings & Documents

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 17, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 30, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 25, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 19, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 27, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 23, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Jul 24, 2025·SEC

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IMAX Frequently Asked Questions

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is IMAX Corporation's revenue?

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) reported $404.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 254% increase from $114.3M in 1996.

How fast is IMAX Corporation growing?

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) grew revenue by 16.5% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is IMAX profitable?

Yes, IMAX Corporation (IMAX) is profitable, generating $43.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (8.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is IMAX's return on equity?

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is IMAX Corporation's free cash flow?

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) generated $115.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in IMAX back in 1996?

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