IMAX
IMAX Corporation · Communication Services · Entertainment
Last
$42.83
+$1.06 (+2.54%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $42.83 $0.00 (0.00%) 6:45 PM ET
Prev close $41.77
Open $42.27
Day high $43.25
Day low $41.66
Volume 1,367,804
Avg vol 1,114,838
Mkt cap
$2.30B
P/E ratio
61.19
FY Revenue
$377.68M
EPS
0.70
Gross Margin
58.89%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
IMAX
IMAX Corporation
IMAX is trading near its 52-week high with strong short- to medium-term price momentum and multiple bullish technical signals, but momentum indicators are now in overbought territory. The company shows solid profitability, improving earnings growth, and healthy free cash flow generation alongside moderate leverage, while valuation multiples such as P/E and EV/EBITDA appear elevated relative to earnings and cash flow. Short interest is material at nearly 12% of shares outstanding with over seven days to cover, indicating a non-trivial layer of positioning risk despite generally constructive fundamental trends.
AI summarized at 4:55 PM ET, 2026-03-01
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 72 SWING: 78 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+33% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.33×
RSI
72.38 (Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.04 Signal: 0.04
Short-Term
+0.34 (Strong)
MACD: 0.70 Signal: 0.36
Long-Term
+0.32 (Strong)
MACD: 0.46 Signal: 0.14
Intraday trend score 99.19

Latest news

IMAX 12 articles Positive: 3 Neutral: 3 Negative: 0
Positive The Motley Fool • Rick Munarriz
AMC Entertainment Hits 83% Odds to Beat Earnings -- Is the Meme Stock Era Finally Giving Way to Real Returns?

AMC Entertainment beat earnings expectations in Q4 2025 with revenue of $1.288 billion and adjusted net loss in line with forecasts, despite a 10% decline in attendance. However, the stock failed to rally on the news, continuing its downward trend. The company faces persistent challenges including severe share dilution, declining free cash flow (-71%), and reduced EBITDA (-31%), while competitors like Cinemark and IMAX maintain profitability and positive stock performance.

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Sentiment note

Described as a theatrical-experience operator that is consistently profitable and maintains a positive five-year stock chart, serving as a counterexample to AMC's poor performance and indicating viable profitability in the entertainment exhibition sector.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Eric Volkman
Forget IMAX Stock and Look at DIS Instead

While IMAX had a strong 2025 with record box office performance, analyst Eric Volkman argues that Walt Disney is the superior entertainment investment. Disney offers a more diversified revenue base across multiple segments (entertainment, sports, experiences), better valuation metrics, and stronger growth prospects, despite being less trendy than IMAX among current investors.

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Sentiment note

While IMAX had impressive 2025 results including record Q3 revenue (+17% to $107M) and net income (+39% to $26M), the analyst acknowledges it's well-managed with a promising future but notes it's still susceptible to movie-going trends and lacks Disney's scale. Valuation metrics are less favorable (P/B: 5.8, P/S: 5.5, forward P/E: 22).

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
This Fund Just Bought $6 Million in Plug Power Stock — Is a Turnaround in Sight?

Connecticut-based Manatuck Hill Partners acquired 2.5 million shares of Plug Power, increasing its stake to $5.9 million, signaling potential interest in the company's future despite ongoing financial challenges.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a top holding in Manatuck Hill Partners' portfolio, but no specific details about performance were provided.

Unknown The Motley Fool • Rick Munarriz
Is AMC Stock Ready for a Hollywood Ending?

AMC Entertainment reported a strong Q2 with revenue growth and narrowing losses, showing potential for a turnaround despite ongoing challenges in the movie theater industry.

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Sentiment note

Climbed 30% in two years, demonstrating resilience in entertainment sector

Positive The Motley Fool • Jesterai
IMAX Reports Record Q2 Box Office Surge

IMAX reported record domestic box office results in Q2 2025, achieving a 41% global box office increase and raising full-year system installation guidance to 150-160 systems. The company demonstrated strong performance with high market share and improved profitability.

IMAX box office earnings installations market share
Sentiment note

Strong financial performance with 41% global box office increase, 50% system installation growth, record domestic box office, improved operating leverage, and raised full-year guidance indicate robust business momentum and positive market outlook

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Globe Newswire
Calian Announces Appointment to Board of Directors

Calian Group Ltd. announced the appointment of Eric Demirian to its Board of Directors. Demirian has extensive financial expertise and experience on public company boards, which will be valuable to Calian as it continues its growth journey.

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Sentiment note

The article mentions Demirian's role as a director of IMAX Corporation, but this information is provided as background and does not directly impact the sentiment towards Calian.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • N/A
IMAX Expands Footprint in Saudi Arabia With Latest Partnership - Zacks Investment Research

IMAX Corporation has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Saudi Arabia through a collaboration with muvi Cinemas, the country's largest exhibitor. The agreement outlines plans for the installation of four new state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems across major commercial centers in Saudi Arabia, further extending the company's reach within the country.

IMAX Saudi Arabia muvi Cinemas cinema expansion
Sentiment note

The article highlights IMAX's significant expansion plans in Saudi Arabia, which is a key market for the company. The partnership with the country's largest exhibitor, muvi Cinemas, and the installation of four new IMAX with Laser systems indicate IMAX's strategic growth in this emerging market.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Sanghamitra Saha
Stocks and ETFs to Benefit from "Inside Out 2" Success

According to studio estimates on Sunday, Disney's "Inside Out 2" movie hauled in $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend. The film has earned the title of 2024's highest-grossing film to date.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
IQ or IMAX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

IQ vs. IMAX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
IMAX, Wanda Film Fortify Chinese Market Supremacy With New Deal

IMAX partners with Wanda Film in China to upgrade 61 top-performing locations to IMAX with laser.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Industry Outlook Warner Music, News, Lions and IMAX

Warner Music, News, Lions and IMAX have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Vasundhara Sawalka
4 Film & Television Production Stocks to Watch on Solid 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.

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