IMAX Corporation (IMAX) Stock Forecast
IMAX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.42 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $58.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.77
- 52-week range
- $31.70 – $56.33
IMAX analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
IMAX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
IMAX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.92 | $0.50 | $1.14 | $0.47 | +95.8% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.13 | $1.69 | $2.42 | $1.45 | +47.2% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.23 | $1.72 | $2.54 | $2.13 | +4.4% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
IMAX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $158.6M | $119.7M | $174.6M | +48.8% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $475.9M | $435.8M | $500.2M | +16.0% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $491.7M | $463.3M | $515.9M | +3.3% | 12 |
IMAX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
IMAX revenue: reported and forecast
IMAX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.64 | $0.69 | $0.92 | +78.3% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.67 | $1.82 | $1.92 | $1.91 | $2.13 | +27.5% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.93 | $2.05 | $2.10 | $2.11 | $2.23 | +15.5% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
IMAX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; IMAX beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from IMAX
12 analysts cover IMAX; their consensus rating is buy (4.42 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $58.33, 14.8% above the latest close of $50.82. Analysts expect earnings of $2.13 per share for 2026, +47.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.23 per share on revenue of $491.7 million. IMAX beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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IMAX forecast FAQ
What is IMAX's price target?
The average analyst price target for IMAX is $58.33, 14.8% above the latest close of $50.82.
Is IMAX a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering IMAX, 7 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is IMAX's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.13 per share for 2026 (range $1.69 to $2.42); for 2027 the estimate is $2.23.
What is IMAX's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $475.9 million, growth of 16.0%; for 2027 it is $491.7 million.
When does IMAX report earnings?
IMAX is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.77.
Does IMAX usually beat earnings estimates?
IMAX reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.