IMAX (IMAX) to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) is projected to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.28 per share and revenue of $95.0070 million for the quarter. Investors 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. IMAX had a return on equity of 13.61% and a net margin of 9.08%.The firm had revenue of $81.38 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $79.82 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.13 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect IMAX to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

IMAX Stock Down 2.1%

IMAX opened at $37.78 on Wednesday. IMAX has a 12-month low of $24.20 and a 12-month high of $45.52. The business has a 50 day moving average of $39.49 and a 200-day moving average of $37.92. The stock has a market cap of $2.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.13, a PEG ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 0.37.

Insider Activity at IMAX

In other news, CEO Richard L. Gelfond sold 8,943 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.33, for a total transaction of $333,842.19. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 765,002 shares of the company’s stock, 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 document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 20.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On IMAX

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IMAX. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in IMAX by 47.9% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 56,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,485,000 after acquiring an additional 18,238 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in shares of IMAX by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 25,486 shares of the company’s stock valued at $672,000 after acquiring an additional 1,091 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of IMAX by 7.9% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 159,714 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,208,000 after purchasing an additional 11,736 shares in the last quarter. Creative Planning grew its holdings in shares of IMAX by 84.1% during the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 16,081 shares of the company’s stock worth $450,000 after purchasing an additional 7,344 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of IMAX in the second quarter worth $709,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.51% of the company’s stock.

IMAX News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting IMAX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple reports say The Odyssey is breaking IMAX-related box office and opening-weekend records, with audiences showing strong demand for IMAX 70mm screenings. That kind of headline momentum can support investor confidence in IMAX’s premium-ticket strategy and theater network. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond described a “frenzy” around the film’s success, reinforcing the view that IMAX can benefit when major directors and event films prioritize its format. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: IMAX and CGV announced three more IMAX with Laser upgrades in Vietnam, extending the company’s footprint in a fast-growing market and signaling continued international expansion. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focus on the technical appeal of IMAX 70mm and the exclusive experience it offers, which is positive for brand strength but doesn’t immediately change near-term financials. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Rosenblatt reaffirmed a Buy rating and set a $47 price target, suggesting upside from current levels, but this is more of a valuation/supportive note than a new catalyst. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: One piece argues IMAX stock may be “fully priced” after a sharp run, which could temper enthusiasm if investors think the recent momentum from The Odyssey is already reflected in the share price. Article Title

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of IMAX in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $40.00 price objective on shares of IMAX in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. B. Riley Financial reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of IMAX in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of IMAX from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners restated a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 target price on shares of IMAX in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, IMAX presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $47.30.

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.