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IMAX Stock Forecast: IMAX Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$53
−0.71% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering IMAX Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — -5.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$2.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
87 / 100
Median analyst target
$50
Analysts covering
11
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+9.1%
1M
+37.4%
YTD
+43.1%
1Y
+106.1%
From 52W high
−0.7%
From 52W low
+109.0%
$25
$53
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

IMAX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores IMAX Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
87 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
93
Momentum
87
Revisions
83
Quality
83
Accruals
80
Growth
55
Issuance
46
Value
41
Size
32

Volatility (93): The share price has been relatively steady.

Value (41): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (32): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

IMAX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IMAX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26IMAXHigh $60Median $50Low $42

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says11 analysts
9 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $42Median $50High $60

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$50 → $60
25 July 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
24 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$48 → $52
24 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
24 July 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$46 → $50
24 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$47 → $50
24 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
24 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
24 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$47 → $50
24 July 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy—
24 July 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy$48 → $50
24 July 2026WedbushMaintainsOutperform$46 → $54
24 July 2026WedbushMaintainsOutperform—
24 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
24 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$41 → $45
20 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$47
20 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026Wells FargoDowngradeEqual-Weight$47 → $41
16 July 2026Wells FargoDowngradeEqual-Weight—
8 July 2026MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. IMAX appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

IMAX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+7.7%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

IMAX Corp. (IMAX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
72.4×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.0×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / book
8.1×

Cheaper than 13% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
22.6×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.2%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
36.8%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Gross margin
61.2%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Operating margin
22.5%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
9.8%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.7%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

IMAX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEntertainment
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
IMAXIMAX Corp.$2.9B
87
BATRKAtlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.$3.4B
20
AMCAMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.$2.2B
36
MSGEMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.$4.1B
99
MANUManchester United Plc$4.2B
69
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$4.4B
94
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$5.7B
27

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own IMAX Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest IMAX news & analysis

Why IMAX Stock Rallied on Monday

The Motley Fool · 10 Aug 2026positive

IMAX stock rallied on Monday, with the continued record-breaking performance of "The Odyssey" cited as a driver. The report notes that movie-goers are still willing to pay a premium for an enhanced theatrical experience.

Why it matters — A watcher of IMAX would care because the enduring box-office success of "The Odyssey" and continued demand for premium theatrical experiences can influence the company's exhibition performance.

Why IMAX Stock Soared on Monday

The Motley Fool · 3 Aug 2026positive

IMAX stock rose Monday amid strong audience attendance driven by a particular film, which helped propel the company to the most successful box-office month in its history.

Why it matters — IMAX watchers would care because record-setting box-office performance and heavy audience turnout point to robust demand for the company's theaters.

'The Odyssey' fuels Imax stock to all-time high. CEO calls momentum a 'flywheel'

CNBC · 3 Aug 2026positive

Imax shares reached an all-time high after the company posted its third consecutive weekend of over $50 million in global ticket sales. CEO attributed the momentum to a 'flywheel' effect.

Why it matters — The record stock price and sustained strong box-office performance signal growing investor confidence in Imax's business momentum.

‘The Odyssey' still has people clamoring for Imax showings—even at 6 in the morning

Fast Company · 3 Aug 2026positive

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" continues to draw strong audience demand as it enters its third week in theaters, with IMAX showings as early as 6 a.m. still attracting crowds.

Why it matters — Sustained demand for Nolan's film in IMAX beyond opening weekend signals continued premium-format revenue for the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about IMAX stock

What is the IMAX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering IMAX Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $42 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is IMAX stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering IMAX Corp., 9 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks IMAX Corp. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank IMAX?

As at 15 Aug 2026, IMAX Corp. ranks 87 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (93 of 100).

Will IMAX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies -5.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks IMAX Corp. 87 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the IMAX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering IMAX Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IMAX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $42 to $60 over the next 12 months.

How has IMAX stock performed over the past year?

IMAX Corp. returned +106.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does IMAX Corp. do?

IMAX Corporation is a technology-driven entertainment company that designs, manufactures, and operates premium large-format cinema systems worldwide. Headquartered in Canada, IMAX Corporation focuses on delivering immersive theatrical experiences through its proprietary projection, sound, and theater architecture technologies.

What is the latest news on IMAX?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 10 Aug 2026): "Why IMAX Stock Rallied on Monday". IMAX stock rallied on Monday, with the continued record-breaking performance of "The Odyssey" cited as a driver. The report notes that movie-goers are still willing to pay a premium for an enhanced theatrical experience.

Company

About IMAX Corp.

IMAX Corporation is a technology-driven entertainment company that designs, manufactures, and operates premium large-format cinema systems worldwide. Headquartered in Canada, IMAX Corporation focuses on delivering immersive theatrical experiences through its proprietary projection, sound, and theater architecture technologies. The company remasters Hollywood and international films using its IMAX digital media remastering process, optimizing picture and audio quality for giant screens and specialized auditoriums. IMAX Corporation’s business centers on the sale, lease, and maintenance of IMAX theater systems to commercial exhibitors, institutional venues, and specialty locations. It also participates in content development, working with studios, filmmakers, and other creators to produce and distribute films and event programming tailored to the IMAX format. By integrating hardware, software, and content services, IMAX Corporation plays a distinctive role in the global entertainment industry, serving as a platform that connects film studios, cinema operators, and audiences seeking high-impact, immersive viewing experiences.

CEO Mr. Richard Lewis Gelfond J.D. · 700 employees · Canada · https://www.imax.com