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Market Cap$2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1994)+675%
5 Year+221%
1 Year+75%
1 Month+4%
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$50.46
-2.85%
-1.48Today
After hours$50.41-$0.05 (-0.10%)
IMAX last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 50.382026-08-28
IMAX stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.47%USD 52.742026-08-21
1 month+3.53%USD 48.662026-07-29
3 month+26.97%USD 39.682026-05-29
Year to date+36.31%USD 36.962025-12-31
1 year+75.42%USD 28.722025-08-28
3 year+170.71%USD 18.612023-08-29
5 year+221.3%USD 15.682021-08-27
Since inception+675.08%USD 6.501994-06-10

IMAX Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$416.08M

Net Income (TTM)

$40.92M

EPS (TTM)

$0.73

P/E Ratio

68.99

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.81 (Low)

Price

$50.46

Volume

285

Open

$51.21

Previous Close

$50.38

Daily Range

$50.03 - $52.31

52-Week Range

$28.42 - $55.57

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 22, 2026

IMAX News

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Why IMAX Stock Climbed to a New All-Time High Today

Joe TenebrusoAug 24, 2026
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IMAX's CTO Sells 15,000 Shares, Reducing His Stake by a Substantial 26% as the Stock Soars

Robert IzquierdoAug 23, 2026
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Why IMAX Stock Rallied on Monday

Danny Vena, CPAAug 10, 2026
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Why IMAX Stock Soared on Monday

Eric VolkmanAug 3, 2026
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Why IMAX Stock Keeps Rising

Joe TenebrusoAug 1, 2026
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Why IMAX Stock Crushed the Market on Monday

Eric VolkmanJul 27, 2026
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Why IMAX Stock Popped Today

Joe TenebrusoJul 23, 2026
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Why IMAX Stock Got Mashed on Monday

Eric VolkmanJul 20, 2026
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About IMAX

IMAX Corporation helps people watch movies on massive, high-quality screens. It creates specialized equipment and software for movie theaters worldwide. Filmmakers use this technology to show their work in great detail.

More Than Big Screens

  • Technology Products: Sales, leasing, and maintenance of specialized theater systems; revenue was $64.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Content Solutions: Digital remastering and distribution of films across a global network; revenue was $34.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Consumer Technology: Home entertainment solutions through the IMAX Enhanced brand; provides device certification for TVs, soundbars, and automotive displays.
  • Documentary Film: Distribution of large-format educational movies about nature and science to museums and cultural institutions.

Strategic Moves Beyond Cinema

  • Launched a partnership with Goer Dynamics in late 2025 to bring cinematic technology to automotive displays.
  • Expanded the local language film strategy to include 34 releases during the first half of 2026.
  • Introduced live streaming capabilities to show sports and concerts in connected theaters.

A Technical Advantage

IMAX operates a network of 1,876 theater systems across 91 countries as of June 30, 2026. This network is more than double the size of its nearest competitor and uses software to improve movie image and sound quality.

The Mid-Year Tally

  • Total revenue was $102.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 12% year over year.
  • Global box office reached $544.5 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Market cap reached $2.2 billion in Q2 2026, up 44.6% year over year.
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $19.6 million in the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

IMAX has transitioned from an educational format for museums to a mainstream platform for global blockbusters. This transition relies on a growing network of commercial theaters and expanding digital home entertainment partnerships.

AI Generated • Jul 23, 2026

Industry

Entertainment

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

679

CEO

Richard Lewis Gelfond

Website

www.imax.com

Headquarters

Mississauga, ON L5K 1B1, CA

IMAX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

59.14%

Operating Margin

22.13%

Net Income Margin

9.84%

Return on Equity

11.87%

Return on Capital

15.05%

Return on Assets

4.46%

Earnings Yield

1.45%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

54.84M

Volume

285

Avg. Volume

1.25M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$246.08M

Operating Income

$92.09M

EBITDA

$130.11M

Operating Cash Flow

$132.65M

Capital Expenditure

-$6.26M

Free Cash Flow

$126.39M

Cash & ST Invst.

$159.92M

Total Debt

$282.64M

IMAX Performance Analysis

IMAX annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 300,805,00018.0%
20232023-12-31USD 374,839,00024.6%
20242024-12-31USD 352,208,000-6.0%
20252025-12-31USD 410,212,00016.5%
IMAX sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3016.3%
Q42025-12-3117.4%
Q12026-03-31-35.0%
Q22026-06-3026.4%
IMAX annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.406.5%
20232023-12-31USD 0.46N/A
20242024-12-31USD 0.485.3%
20252025-12-31USD 0.6329.8%
IMAX sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3085.0%
Q42025-12-31-96.9%
Q12026-03-31562.8%
Q22026-06-30260.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$102.84M

+12.2%

Gross Profit

$62.90M

+20.7%

Gross Margin

61.16%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$4.07M

N/A

Employees

679

N/A

Net Income

$15.40M

+36.8%

EBITDA

$34.79M

+11.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$159.92M

+46.4%

Total Debt

$282.64M

+1.7%

Accounts Receivable

$330.42M

-0.3%

Inventory

$39.25M

+6.9%

Long Term Debt

$243.80M

-12.3%

Short Term Debt

$38.84M

N/A

Return on Assets

4.46%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

13.03%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$31.97M

+53.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$32.00M

+37.7%

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Questions About IMAX

What is the current price of IMAX?

IMAX is trading at $50.38 per share.

What is the 52-week range for IMAX?

Over the past 52 weeks, IMAX has traded between $28.42 and $55.57.

How much debt does IMAX have?

As of the most recent reporting period, IMAX reported total debt of $282.64M.

How much cash does IMAX have on hand?

IMAX reported $159.92M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is IMAX’s dividend yield?

IMAX does not currently have a dividend yield.

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