IMAX (IMAX) Expected to Post Earnings on Thursday

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) is anticipated to post its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 22nd. Analysts expect IMAX to post earnings of $0.9330 per share and revenue of $163.07 million for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.13. IMAX had a net margin of 9.84% and a return on equity of 15.47%. The company had revenue of $102.84 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $96.09 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.26 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect IMAX to post $1.69 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1.79 EPS for the next fiscal year.

IMAX Trading Up 1.7%

NYSE IMAX opened at $51.69 on Tuesday. IMAX has a 12 month low of $31.27 and a 12 month high of $57.73. The stock has a market cap of $2.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.79, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.49. The company’s 50 day moving average is $52.51 and its two-hundred day moving average is $44.36.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

IMAX has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Barrington Research upped their price target on shares of IMAX from $46.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of IMAX in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $65.00 price objective on shares of IMAX in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of IMAX from $47.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of IMAX from $45.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $57.38.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Richard Gelfond sold 100,000 shares of IMAX stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $53.23, for a total transaction of $5,323,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 665,002 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $35,398,056.46. This trade represents a 13.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Kenneth Weissman sold 8,000 shares of IMAX stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.54, for a total value of $436,320.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 28,205 shares in the company, valued at $1,538,300.70. This trade represents a 22.10% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 507,257 shares of company stock worth $26,673,571. Company insiders own 20.55% of the company’s stock.

About IMAX

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) is an entertainment technology company that develops and licenses premium-format motion picture systems for cinemas and other venues. Its offerings combine specialized projection and display technology, immersive sound systems, theater design, and large-format screens to provide audiences with an enhanced presentation experience.

The company supports the theatrical release of films through its IMAX DMR (Digital Media Remastering) process, which adapts and optimizes content for IMAX presentations.