What is Seaport Res Ptn’s Forecast for IMAX Q3 Earnings?

IMAX Co. (NYSE:IMAX) – Stock analysts at Seaport Res Ptn decreased their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of IMAX in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, April 4th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst D. Joyce now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.27 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.28. The consensus estimate for IMAX’s current full-year earnings is $0.91 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for IMAX’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.28 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $0.79 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.03 EPS.

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 19th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by ($0.14). The business had revenue of $92.67 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $104.08 million. IMAX had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 8.60%.

Several other brokerages have also issued reports on IMAX. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $30.00 price target on shares of IMAX in a research note on Thursday, February 20th. StockNews.com downgraded IMAX from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 27th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their price target on shares of IMAX from $28.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 20th. Macquarie upped their price objective on shares of IMAX from $28.00 to $30.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 20th. Finally, Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $32.00 target price on shares of IMAX in a research report on Thursday, February 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $30.67.

IMAX Stock Performance

IMAX stock opened at $24.38 on Monday. IMAX has a fifty-two week low of $14.94 and a fifty-two week high of $27.77. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $25.48 and its 200-day moving average price is $24.06. The stock has a market cap of $1.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 0.91.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On IMAX

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in IMAX. Blue Trust Inc. raised its holdings in shares of IMAX by 138.5% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 966 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 561 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP raised its holdings in IMAX by 78,333.3% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 2,353 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after purchasing an additional 2,350 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its position in shares of IMAX by 415.4% in the 4th quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 7,236 shares of the company’s stock worth $185,000 after purchasing an additional 5,832 shares during the period. Wealthfront Advisers LLC bought a new stake in shares of IMAX during the 4th quarter valued at about $217,000. Finally, Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of IMAX during the fourth quarter valued at about $248,000. 93.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About IMAX

IMAX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology platform for entertainment and events worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. The company offers IMAX DMR, a proprietary technology that digitally remasters films and other content into IMAX formats for distribution to the IMAX network; IMAX Enhanced that provides end-to-end technology across streaming content and entertainment devices at home; and SSIMWAVE, an AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment companies.