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IMAXImax CorporationHold5.5·$37.40-6.22%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Exceptional free cash flow conversion and strong analyst sentiment stand out in an otherwise challenged picture: two consecutive and sizable earnings misses, revenue contracting at roughly 6%, an 18% short float, and the stock trading just 30 basis points below its near-term resistance target leave almost no reward for the risk of a new position at the current price.

Thesis pillars

  • Exceptional Free Cashflow ConversionStable
  • Consecutive Large Earnings MissesStable
  • Revenue Contracting Six PercentStable
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Imax Corporation (IMAX) Stock Analysis

Oversold Bounce setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

HoldVALUE-TRAP 2/5Moderate Confidence

Communication Services · Entertainment

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $37.40, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Negative momentum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Revenue declining (-6.1% YoY), Material insider selling (7 sells, 0.58% of cap).

IMAX Corporation (the "Company" or "IMAX") is a Canadian corporation that was formed in March 1994 as a result of an amalgamation between WGIM Acquisition Corp. and the former IMAX Corporation ("Predecessor IMAX"). Predecessor IMAX was incorporated in 1967.

$37.40+11.0% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#9 of 34 Entertainment
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield4.63%
Stop $35.79Target $41.44(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.2:1
Analyst target$47.64+27.4%11 analysts
$41.44our TP
$37.40price
$47.64mean
$60

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $37.40, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Negative momentum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Revenue declining (-6.1% YoY), Material insider selling (7 sells, 0.58% of cap). Chart setup: Oversold RSI 30, near Bollinger lower, volume surge. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/8 gates (news events none recent, earnings proximity 25d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and clean insider activity. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-07-07
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 30, 202625d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Risks
Negative momentum
Value-trap signals (2/5): Revenue declining (-6.1% YoY), Material insider selling (7 sells, 0.58% of cap)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)59.5
P/E (Fwd)20.4
Mkt Cap$2.2B
EV/EBITDA18.7
Profit Mgn9.1%
ROE10.7%
Rev Growth-6.1%
Beta0.37
DividendNone
Rating analysts18

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C0.47bullish
IV70%elevated
Max Pain$29-22.5% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-17Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
1.2
Value Rank
2.3
Quality Rank
7.1
GatesMomentum 4.0<4.5A.R:R 1.2 < 1.5@spotINSIDER 0.58%=HEAVYExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 25d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEAROversold BounceSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
30 · Oversold
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $36.90Resistance $45.52

Price Targets

$36
$41
A.Upside+10.8%
A.R:R1.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 4.0 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 1.2 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot
! Insider activity: 0.58%=heavy

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (25d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IMAX stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $37.40, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Negative momentum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Revenue declining (-6.1% YoY), Material insider selling (7 sells, 0.58% of cap). Chart setup: Oversold RSI 30, near Bollinger lower, volume surge. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $41.44 (+10.8%), stop $35.79 (−4.5%), A.R:R 1.2:1. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the IMAX stock price target?

Take-profit target: $41.44 (+11.0% upside). Target $41.44 (+10.8%), stop $35.79 (−4.5%), A.R:R 1.2:1. Stop-loss: $35.79.

What are the risks of investing in IMAX?

Negative momentum; Value-trap signals (2/5): Revenue declining (-6.1% YoY), Material insider selling (7 sells, 0.58% of cap).

Is IMAX overvalued or undervalued?

Imax Corporation trades at a P/E of 59.5 (forward 20.4). TrendMatrix value score: 5.7/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about IMAX?

18 analysts cover IMAX with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $48.

What does Imax Corporation do?IMAX Corporation (the "Company" or "IMAX") is a Canadian corporation that was formed in March 1994 as a result of an...

IMAX Corporation (the "Company" or "IMAX") is a Canadian corporation that was formed in March 1994 as a result of an amalgamation between WGIM Acquisition Corp. and the former IMAX Corporation ("Predecessor IMAX"). Predecessor IMAX was incorporated in 1967.

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