IMAX CORP(IMAX)Stock Analysis
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Free Cash Flow
Institutional Flow
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IMAX Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for IMAX CORP (IMAX), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores IMAX at 53.9/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,253 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. IMAX scores in the top quartile across free cash flow (82.6). Areas of concern include institutional flow (27.9) and revenue growth (31.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 22.3/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), IMAX CORP reports quarterly revenue of $81.4M, net income of $4.2M, free cash flow of $1.9M. Top institutional holders of IMAX by reported 13-F value include Orbis Allan Gray Ltd, NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, FMR, based on the most recent SEC filings. IMAX trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 921582. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate IMAX daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for IMAX CORP directly from SEC EDGAR. IMAX CORP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 68 since 2021, currently 53.9 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$81.4M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$4.2M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$1.9M
ROIC
Q1 2026
3.0%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
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+36.4% YoYNet Income
+253.1% YoYOperating Income
+1842.4% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+257.5% YoYTotal Assets
+8.9% YoYTotal Debt
Op. Cash Flow
+633.6% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $410.2M +36.4% | $300.8M +18.0% | $254.9M -35.6% | $395.7M +5.7% | $374.4M -0.8% | $377.3M |
| Net Income | $34.9M +253.1% | $-22.8M -2.1% | $-22.3M -147.6% | $46.9M +105.2% | $22.8M -20.6% | $28.8M |
| Operating Income | $84.2M +1842.4% | $-4.8M -144.0% | $11.0M -85.8% | $77.3M +71.1% | $45.2M -22.9% | $58.6M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.63 +257.5% | $-0.40 -5.3% | $-0.38 | — | $0.36 -14.3% | $0.42 |
| Total Assets | $894.0M +8.9% | $821.2M -7.0% | $883.2M -0.7% | $889.1M +1.8% | $873.6M +1.9% | $857.3M |
| Total Debt | — | — | $2.5M -86.4% | $18.2M -51.7% | $37.8M +38.2% | $27.3M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $127.1M +633.6% | $17.3M +185.6% | $6.1M -93.3% | $90.4M -17.8% | $110.0M +41.2% | $77.9M |
AI Insight: IMAX Financial Trends
IMAX revenue surged 34% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $125M but plummeted 35% sequentially in Q1 2026 to $81M.
• Revenue accelerated from $91M in Q3 2024 to $125M in Q4 2025, representing 37% growth.
• Operating cash flow spiked from $35M in Q3 2024 to $68M in Q3 2025.
• Equity base expanded from $267M in Q2 2024 to $350M in Q3 2025.
⚠ Revenue collapsed 35% sequentially from $125M in Q4 2025 to $81M in Q1 2026.
⚠ Operating cash flow dropped from $68M in Q3 2025 to just $4M in Q1 2026.
⚠ Net income fell from $21M in Q3 2025 to $1M in Q4 2025 despite revenue growth.
AI Insight: IMAX Ratio Trends
IMAX shows extreme quarterly volatility with operating margins swinging from 27.2% in Q3 2025 to 12.2% in Q1 2026.
• Operating margin declined from 27.2% in Q3 2025 to 12.2% in Q1 2026, a 15pp drop.
• ROIC fell from 33.2% in Q3 2025 to 11.9% in Q1 2026, erasing prior quarter gains.
• Net profit margin recovered to 5.2% in Q1 2026 from 0.5% in Q4 2025.
⚠ Extreme quarterly volatility in operating margins suggests highly seasonal or project-driven revenue patterns.
⚠ Q4 2025 net margin collapsed to 0.5% despite 19.2% operating margin, indicating significant non-operating expenses.
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Top Institutional Holders of IMAX
Orbis Allan Gray Ltd
$195.8M5,151,721 shNOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC.
$140.8M3,704,207 shFMR LLC
$118.5M3,117,374 shBlackRock, Inc.
$99.7M2,622,590 shWESTFIELD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LP
$88.9M2,338,776 shDRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$62.8M1,651,711 shCONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO /MA
$57.4M1,510,375 shAMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC
$50.5M1,328,595 shROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP
$47.4M1,246,240 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$47.0M1,237,230 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Orbis Allan Gray Ltd | $195.8M | 5,151,721 |
| NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. | $140.8M | 3,704,207 |
| FMR LLC | $118.5M | 3,117,374 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $99.7M | 2,622,590 |
| WESTFIELD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LP | $88.9M | 2,338,776 |
| DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $62.8M | 1,651,711 |
| CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO /MA | $57.4M | 1,510,375 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | $50.5M | 1,328,595 |
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | $47.4M | 1,246,240 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $47.0M | 1,237,230 |
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