24.52 USD
-0.33
1.33%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
24.52
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.33%
5 days
-5.98%
1 month
-1.01%
3 months
21.87%
6 months
49.42%
Year to date
63.68%
1 year
64.56%
5 years
12.07%
10 years
-18.29%
 

About: Imax Corp is a premier global technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, auditorium architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers a unique end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX brand is globally renowned. Top filmmakers, movie studios, artists, and creators utilize the cutting-edge visual and sound technology of IMAX to connect with audiences in innovative ways. The Company leverages its proprietary technology and engineering in all aspects of its business, which principally consists of the IMAX film remastering and the sale or lease of premium IMAX theater systems.

Employees: 697

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

79% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $42.1M | Put options by funds: $23.5M

38% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 33 | Existing positions closed: 24

28% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 59 | Existing positions reduced: 46

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $752M [Q2] → $929M (+$177M) [Q3]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 160 [Q2] → 169 (+9) [Q3]

0.55% more ownership

Funds ownership: 85.19% [Q2] → 85.74% (+0.55%) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$21
14%
downside
Avg. target
$27
10%
upside
High target
$30
22%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
80%
neutral
20%
negative
0%
Benchmark
Mike Hickey
79% 1-year accuracy
59 / 75 met price target
22%upside
$30
Buy
Maintained
13 Dec 2024
Barrington Research
James Goss
55% 1-year accuracy
53 / 96 met price target
14%upside
$28
Outperform
Maintained
1 Nov 2024
Roth MKM
Eric Handler
96% 1-year accuracy
24 / 25 met price target
14%upside
$28
Buy
Maintained
31 Oct 2024
Rosenblatt
Steve Frankel
72% 1-year accuracy
21 / 29 met price target
14%upside
$28
Buy
Maintained
31 Oct 2024
JP Morgan
David Karnovsky
68% 1-year accuracy
17 / 25 met price target
14%downside
$21
Neutral
Maintained
14 Oct 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 16 articles about IMAX published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
IMAX To Host Fireside Chat with IMAX China CEO, Daniel Manwaring
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that it will host a fireside chat with Daniel Manwaring, IMAX China CEO, on January 9th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The event will include the unveiling of IMAX China's Chinese New Year slate followed by a moderated discussion around the IMAX content portfolio and overall box office environment in China. Questions may be submitted in advance to InvestorRelations@imax.com. Manwaring was named CEO of IMAX China in December 2022.
IMAX To Host Fireside Chat with IMAX China CEO, Daniel Manwaring
Positive
Proactive Investors
5 days ago
IMAX positioned for market share gains in 2025 with high-grossing releases
The North American box office is expected to have brought in $8.5 million during 2024, marking a 4% year-over-year decline, as sporadic shortfalls were offset by various outperformance, analysts at Wedbush believe. “Overall, the year began slow, impacted by the SAG-AFTRA strikes, but various titles piqued moviegoer interest throughout the year,” analysts wrote in a note to clients.
IMAX positioned for market share gains in 2025 with high-grossing releases
Positive
FXEmpire
1 week ago
Movie Audiences Around the World Flocking to IMAX
The IMAX Corporation (IMAX) is drawing increasingly larger moviegoing audiences, making its shares rise.
Movie Audiences Around the World Flocking to IMAX
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Imax (IMAX) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
Why Imax (IMAX) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Positive
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Box office sees record holiday weekend
CNBC's Julia Boorstin joins 'Fast Money' to talk the weekend's record box office numbers.
Box office sees record holiday weekend
Positive
Deadline
2 weeks ago
Movie Theater Stocks Rise After Record-Setting Thanksgiving Feast
Movie theater stocks moved higher Monday in the wake of the biggest Thanksgiving ever at the domestic box office. Spurred by Moana 2‘s debut and strong carryover business for Gladiator II and Wicked, shares in AMC Entertainment, Cinemark, Imax, National CineMedia, Marcus Corp. and specialty theater parent Reading International all rose.
Movie Theater Stocks Rise After Record-Setting Thanksgiving Feast
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
4 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch Amid Dull Industry Trends
Film and television production and distribution companies like WMG, NWSA, LGF.A and IMAX are thriving due to the heightened consumption of digital entertainment and a revitalized advertising spending climate.
4 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch Amid Dull Industry Trends
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Why Is Imax (IMAX) Up 7.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
Imax (IMAX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is Imax (IMAX) Up 7.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
Positive
Market Watch
3 weeks ago
IMAX's stock is up more than 70% this year. Here's why an analyst sees more room to run.
IMAX Corp.'s shares have climbed 71.2% in 2024, and analyst firm Wedbush sees more upside ahead for the high-end movie-theater operator.
IMAX's stock is up more than 70% this year. Here's why an analyst sees more room to run.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why Imax (IMAX) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Here's Why Imax (IMAX) is a Strong Growth Stock
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