23.84 USD
-0.31
1.28%
At close Mar 13, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
23.84
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.28%
5 days
-3.01%
1 month
-11.14%
3 months
-8.41%
6 months
14.40%
Year to date
-5.06%
1 year
40.73%
5 years
114.77%
10 years
-30.17%
 

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 7,372 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,118% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $14.3M | Put options by funds: $1.18M

300% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 4 (+3) [Q4]

82% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 17

27% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $943M [Q3] → $1.2B (+$257M) [Q4]

6% more funds holding

Funds holding: 171 [Q3] → 182 (+11) [Q4]

1.9% more ownership

Funds ownership: 87.08% [Q3] → 88.99% (+1.9%) [Q4]

5% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 60 | Existing positions reduced: 63

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$27
13%
upside
Avg. target
$31
31%
upside
High target
$35
47%
upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
86%
neutral
14%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
David Karnovsky
48% 1-year accuracy
13 / 27 met price target
13%upside
$27
Neutral
Maintained
21 Feb 2025
Macquarie
Chad Beynon
33% 1-year accuracy
16 / 48 met price target
26%upside
$30
Outperform
Maintained
20 Feb 2025
Benchmark
Mike Hickey
51% 1-year accuracy
47 / 92 met price target
26%upside
$30
Buy
Reiterated
20 Feb 2025
Wells Fargo
Omar Mejias
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 5 met price target
34%upside
$32
Overweight
Maintained
20 Feb 2025
Barrington Research
Patrick Sholl
25% 1-year accuracy
2 / 8 met price target
34%upside
$32
Outperform
Maintained
20 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 14 articles about IMAX published over the past 30 days

Positive
Market Watch
2 days ago
This cinema stock is a ‘safe bet in a volatile market' — and it's not AMC or Cinemark
High-end movie-theater operator IMAX Corp. is well-positioned to shine in a tough macroeconomic environment, according to analyst firm Benchmark.
This cinema stock is a ‘safe bet in a volatile market' — and it's not AMC or Cinemark
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
IMAX To Present at the 37th Annual Roth Conference
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 37th Annual Roth Conference. Event: 37th Annual Roth Conference Location: Dana Point, CA Fireside Date: Tuesday, March 18th Virtual Fireside Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) IMAX Executive: Natasha Fernandes, CFO In addition, IMAX will participate in one-on-one investor meetings at the conference. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be made available on the IMAX investor rela.
IMAX To Present at the 37th Annual Roth Conference
Positive
CNBC International TV
2 weeks ago
It's 'nothing but positive' for IMAX expansion in China in 2025, says CEO
Daniel Manwaring, CEO of IMAX China talks about the recent huge success of Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2 and says it "hits every demographic" and IMAX is bringing it to more cinemas outside China.
It's 'nothing but positive' for IMAX expansion in China in 2025, says CEO
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Imax (IMAX) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know
Review Imax's (IMAX) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.
Imax (IMAX) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know
Positive
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
IMAX CEO: This year is 'an embarrassment of riches' for movies
Rich Gelfond, IMAX CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to break down outlooks on the consumer, expectations for 2025, and more.
IMAX CEO: This year is 'an embarrassment of riches' for movies
Positive
CNBC
2 weeks ago
IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's history
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts in 2025, fueled by a strong domestic movie slate and improved ticket sales in China. Gelfond pointed to a number of blockbuster titles slated for release in the next 10 months, including a new "Mission Impossible," a live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" film, another "Jurassic Park" installment, a sequel to "Zootopia" and a third "Avatar" release.
IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's history
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
IMAX Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Rise Y/Y on Box Office Gain
IMAX's Q4 2024 results reflect growth in total revenues backed by strength in box office performance.
IMAX Q4 Earnings Miss, Revenues Rise Y/Y on Box Office Gain
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript February 19, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Jennifer Horsley - Head, Investor Relations Richard Gelfond - Chief Executive Officer Natasha Fernandes - Chief Financial Officer Daniel Manwaring - CEO, IMAX China Conference Call Participants Eric Handler - Roth Capital Mike Hickey - The Benchmark Company Steven Frankel - Rosenblatt Securities David Joyce - Seaport Research Partners Omar Mejias - Wells Fargo David Karnovsky - JP Morgan Stephen Laszczyk - Goldman Sachs Operator Hello, everyone. And welcome to the IMAX Corporation's Fourth Quarter 2024 and Full Year Results Conference Call.
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Imax (IMAX) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for Imax (IMAX) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Imax (IMAX) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Imax (IMAX) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Imax (IMAX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago.
Imax (IMAX) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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