IMAX (IMAX) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23rd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.30 per share and revenue of $95.8930 million for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $81.38 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $79.82 million. IMAX had a return on equity of 13.61% and a net margin of 9.08%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.13 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect IMAX to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

IMAX Price Performance

Shares of IMAX opened at $39.32 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.16 billion, a PE ratio of 60.49, a PEG ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.37. IMAX has a fifty-two week low of $24.20 and a fifty-two week high of $45.52. The company’s 50-day moving average is $39.18 and its 200-day moving average is $37.89.

Insider Buying and Selling at IMAX

In related news, CEO Richard L. Gelfond sold 8,943 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, April 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $37.33, for a total value of $333,842.19. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 765,002 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,557,524.66. This trade represents a 1.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 20.55% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On IMAX

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Amundi bought a new stake in shares of IMAX during the fourth quarter worth $213,000. Magnetar Financial LLC purchased a new position in IMAX during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $222,000. Arax Advisory Partners raised its position in shares of IMAX by 49.7% in the 4th quarter. Arax Advisory Partners now owns 4,163 shares of the company’s stock worth $154,000 after acquiring an additional 1,383 shares in the last quarter. Picton Mahoney Asset Management bought a new position in IMAX in the fourth quarter worth about $209,000. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its position in IMAX by 505.0% during the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 4,683 shares of the company’s stock valued at $153,000 after acquiring an additional 3,909 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.51% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting IMAX

Here are the key news stories impacting IMAX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: IMAX announced a strategic partnership with Goer Dynamics to develop the world’s first IMAX-branded in-vehicle entertainment system, opening a potential new licensing and technology revenue stream as premium entertainment moves into autonomous and connected vehicles. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey show intense consumer demand for IMAX 70mm screenings, with fans scrambling for tickets and premium pricing surging in markets like India, signaling strong near-term box office and exhibitor momentum for IMAX formats.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting that The Odyssey was filmed for IMAX and that the movie’s runtime was constrained by IMAX projection limits reinforces IMAX’s status as a must-have format for blockbuster releases, which can support higher utilization and pricing power for IMAX theaters.
• Positive Sentiment: Additional publicity from interviews and viewing guides comparing IMAX with other premium formats keeps the brand top-of-mind and may encourage moviegoers to choose IMAX over competing premium cinema options.
• Neutral Sentiment: New IMAX-with-Laser theater openings, such as GSC’s location in Malaysia, expand the network and reinforce the company’s premium positioning, but the immediate stock impact is likely limited unless adoption accelerates materially. Article Title

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

IMAX has been the topic of several analyst reports. Seaport Research Partners reissued a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 target price on shares of IMAX in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $46.00 target price on shares of IMAX in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $47.00 price target on shares of IMAX in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of IMAX in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $40.00 price objective on shares of IMAX in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, IMAX currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $47.90.

About IMAX

IMAX Corporation is a global leader in immersive entertainment technologies, specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-resolution cameras, projectors, and proprietary software solutions that enhance both film production and theatrical exhibition. The company licenses its premium large-format system to theatre owners and filmmakers around the world, enabling audiences to experience movies with greater clarity, scale and sound fidelity. IMAX also offers turnkey theatre development services, assisting cinema operators with auditorium design, installation and custom branding to optimize the customer experience.

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, IMAX has built a reputation for pioneering film-format innovations, including its patented dual 15-perforation, 70-millimeter projection system.