IMAX's asset-light model is demonstrating structural margin expansion, with gross margins reaching 61.2% in 2026Q2 and operating leverage driving operating income to $20.8M.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 5, 2026 | $2.21+116.7% vs $1.02 | $175M+3.6% vs $169M |
Q3 2026 Jul 23, 2026 | $0.43+41.1% vs $0.30 | $103M+8.6% vs $95M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $0.17+13.3% vs $0.15 | $81M+1.9% vs $80M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.58+34.9% vs $0.43 | $125M+3.7% vs $121M |
IMAX NYSE: IMAX reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue and adjusted earnings as Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey drove the company's highest-grossing quarter at the global box office. Management said it expects to significantly exceed its full-year box office guidance and achieve a higher adjusted profit margin than previously forecast.
Imax chief executive Rich Gelfond said he doesn't get why some circuits won't show The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth when the Netflix films starts a two-week Imax run Thanksgiving weekend. “Frankly, I don't understand why anybody wouldn't play it,” he said on a call after terrific quarterly earnings.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Imax (IMAX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for IMAX Corporation (IMAX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.67 | $2.61B | 20.62 | 16.47% | 27.7% | 28.28% | — | |
| $38.90 | $4.54B | 15.62 | 2.15% | 8.13% | 33.18% | 0.74% | |
| $3.14 | $1.8B | -19.20 | 4.57% | -2.6% | — | — | |
| $5.27 | $2.61B | -222.36 | — | — | — | — | |
| $26.76 | $827.08M | 33.45 | 3.11% | 3.08% | 5.49% | 1.09% | |
| $26.56 | $1.22B | 15.46 | 0.54% | 3.76% | 11.39% | 4.57% |
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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IMAX Corporation (IMAX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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IMAX Corporation (IMAX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) reported $484.0M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $410.2M in fiscal year 2025. That is 259% more than the $114.3M of fiscal year 1996.
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) grew revenue by 28.1% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. IMAX Corporation (IMAX) earned $134.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 27.7% net margin).
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) had a return on equity (ROE) of 28.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
IMAX Corporation (IMAX) generated $144.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
