Analysts Set Expectations for IMAX’s Q2 Earnings (NYSE:IMAX)

IMAX Co. (NYSE:IMAX) – Equities research analysts at Barrington Research increased their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for IMAX in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, February 20th. Barrington Research analyst P. Sholl now forecasts that the company will earn $0.14 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.12. Barrington Research currently has a “Outperform” rating and a $32.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for IMAX’s current full-year earnings is $0.91 per share. Barrington Research also issued estimates for IMAX’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.28 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on IMAX. Macquarie increased their price objective on IMAX from $28.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. StockNews.com lowered IMAX from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 13th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on IMAX from $26.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Roth Mkm raised their price target on IMAX from $27.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities raised their price target on IMAX from $28.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Two equities research 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $30.67.

IMAX Stock Performance

Shares of IMAX stock opened at $26.03 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 53.11, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 1.22. IMAX has a fifty-two week low of $14.94 and a fifty-two week high of $27.77. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $24.65 and a 200 day moving average of $23.03.

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On IMAX

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in IMAX. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its stake in shares of IMAX by 138.5% in the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 966 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 561 shares during the period. Huntington National Bank purchased a new stake in IMAX during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Quarry LP lifted its stake in IMAX by 78,333.3% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 2,353 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after purchasing an additional 2,350 shares during the last quarter. US Bancorp DE lifted its stake in IMAX by 23.4% during the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 7,656 shares of the company’s stock worth $157,000 after purchasing an additional 1,452 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its stake in IMAX by 415.4% during the fourth 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 last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.51% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at IMAX

In other news, CFO Natasha Fernandes sold 2,957 shares of IMAX stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.52, for a total value of $75,462.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 14,883 shares in the company, valued at approximately $379,814.16. This trade represents a 16.58 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Robert D. Lister sold 55,910 shares of IMAX stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.50, for a total value of $1,425,705.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 138,889 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,541,669.50. The trade was a 28.70 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders sold 65,176 shares of company stock worth $1,662,110. Company insiders own 24.08% of the company’s stock.

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.