NYSE:IMAX IMAX (IMAX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $52.13 +0.78 (+1.52%) Closing price 09/11/2026 03:58 PM EasternExtended Trading$52.06 -0.08 (-0.15%) As of 09/11/2026 07:58 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About IMAX Stock (NYSE:IMAX) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get IMAX alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$50.95▼$52.4250-Day Range$37.36▼$54.7752-Week Range$30.74▼$55.57Volume1.19 million shsAverage Volume912,772 shsMarket Capitalization$2.86 billionP/E Ratio72.41Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$54.45Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) is an entertainment technology company that develops and operates premium large-format cinema experiences. Its systems combine specialized projection, immersive sound, large screens and theater design to present feature films, documentaries and other filmed content. The company provides cinema operators with IMAX projection and sound systems, including its IMAX with Laser technology, as well as theater design, installation and technical support. IMAX also works with filmmakers and studios on content capture, post-production and remastering to optimize movies for its format, including selected 2D and 3D releases. Founded in 1967, IMAX has expanded from its origins in documentary and institutional film presentations into a global theatrical network. Its technology and branded theaters are used in cinemas, museums, science centers and other entertainment venues across international markets. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Gelfond.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More IMAX Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks51st Percentile Overall ScoreIMAX MarketRank™: IMAX scored higher than 51% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 134th out of 244 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.7 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingIMAX has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.77, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 10 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for IMAX is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageIMAX has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about IMAX's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth11.04% Earnings GrowthEarnings for IMAX are expected to grow by 11.04% in the coming year, from $1.54 to $1.71 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of IMAX is 72.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of IMAX is 72.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 23.97.Price to Earnings Growth RatioIMAX has a PEG Ratio of 1.59. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioIMAX has a P/B Ratio of 6.57. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about IMAX's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted15.51% of the float of IMAX has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverIMAX has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.31.Change versus previous monthShort interest in IMAX has recently decreased by 6.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldIMAX does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthIMAX does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.1 / 5News Sentiment0.42 News SentimentIMAX has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for IMAX this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for IMAX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.1 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, IMAX insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $26,673,571.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders20.55% of the stock of IMAX is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions93.51% of the stock of IMAX is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about IMAX's insider trading history. Receive IMAX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for IMAX and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. IMAX Stock News HeadlinesIMAX (NYSE:IMAX) VP Robert Lister Sells 22,500 Shares4 hours ago | insidertrades.comIMAX Reacts to iPhone Duo's 1.43:1 Aspect Ratio DisplaysSeptember 11 at 1:20 PM | macrumors.comMDo this before December or regret itPorter Stansberry believes President Trump will use the December G20 Summit in Miami to unveil a radical monetary reset tied to executive order 14241 - one he says could draw a sharp dividing line between prepared investors and those left behind. The last time America reset its money - under Nixon in the 1970s - it produced an average of 1,300 new millionaires per day for over 50 years. Stansberry's new documentary names a core group of assets he believes are positioned to surge as Trump's new dollar rolls out. Watch Porter Stansberry's full briefing and get his three steps to prepare before December.September 12 at 1:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)How the Odyssey at the IMAX became Indy's hottest ticket this summerSeptember 11 at 1:20 PM | msn.comIMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Rosenblatt Securities Analyst SaysSeptember 11 at 1:42 AM | americanbankingnews.comIMAX Corporation (IMAX) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 TranscriptSeptember 9 at 7:00 PM | seekingalpha.comIMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Insider Kenneth Ian Weissman Sells 8,000 Shares of StockAugust 27, 2026 | insidertrades.comIMAX (NYSE:IMAX) CEO Richard Gelfond Sells 100,000 SharesAugust 21, 2026 | insidertrades.comSee More Headlines IMAX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have IMAX shares performed this year? IMAX's stock was trading at $36.96 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, IMAX shares have increased by 41.1% and is now trading at $52.1330. How were IMAX's earnings last quarter? IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 23rd. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.13. IMAX's revenue was up 12.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. How will IMAX's stock buyback program work? IMAX's Board of Directors authorized a stock buyback program on Thursday, June 12th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $100,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 6.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued. Who are IMAX's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of IMAX include BlackRock Inc. (5.30%), California State Teachers Retirement System (3.84%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.46%) and Nantahala Capital Management LLC (1.20%). Insiders that own company stock include Richard L Gelfond, Kevin Douglas, Robert D Lister, Calamera Pablo, Natasha Fernandes, Giovanni M Dolci and Kenneth Ian Weissman. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of IMAX? Shares of IMAX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of IMAX own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that IMAX investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Alphabet (GOOG). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/23/2026Today9/12/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)10/22/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 IMAX's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. IMAX has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorCommunication Services Industry Entertainment Sub-IndustryMovies & Entertainment Current SymbolNYSE:IMAX CIK921582 Webwww.imax.com Phone(905) 403-6500Fax905-403-6408Employees679Year Founded1967Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for IMAX$54.45 High Price Target$65.00 Low Price Target$44.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.77 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.72 Trailing P/E Ratio72.41 Forward P/E Ratio33.85 P/E Growth1.59Net Income$34.88 million Net Margins9.84% Pretax Margin14.98% Return on Equity15.47% Return on Assets7.49% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.24 Quick Ratio1.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$416.08 million Price / Sales6.87 Cash Flow$2.26 per share Price / Cash Flow23.02 Book Value$7.94 per share Price / Book6.57Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares54,842,000Free Float43,572,000Market Cap$2.86 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.40 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. 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