IMAX Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

IMAX - Imax Corp

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
$34.91
0.54 (1.57%) ▲
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 18, 2026 17d

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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: IMAX shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.3% decline. Moderate conviction.

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$69.98
Based on 13.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$43.45
19.7% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 22.1x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: IMAX is currently trading at $34.91, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $34.43 to $37.08. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 20.6) is in line with its historical norms (22.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 42.3% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, IMAX is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $33.71, while resistance sits at $37.85.

Market Sentiment: IMAX has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $44.09 (+28.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY LOW
Fair Price Range $34.43 - $37.08
Company Quality Score 51/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 65.4%

All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 28.3% below Wall St target ($44.09)

Fair Price Analysis

30-Day Fair Range $34.43 - $37.08
Current vs Fair Value SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days) ±$1.96 (5.6%)

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $33.71
Resistance Level $37.86
Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 20.61
Wall Street Target $44.09 (+28.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 16.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 42.3%
Profit Margin 10.5%
Valuation Discount vs History -2.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical 20.6 vs 22.1 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -2.3% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $33.58 (-2%)
2-Year Target $32.81 (-5%)
3-Year Target $32.05 (-7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 21→22) $34.37 (0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 22.3, Growth: 23.8%) $70.61 (+105%)
Base: (SPY PE: 20.6, Growth: 23.8%) $65.26 (+90%)
Bear: (PE: 17.5, Growth: 23.8%) $55.47 (+61%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (49x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 48.61 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.71
Bull Case $75.92 (+118%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 53.5
Base Case $69.02 (+98%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 48.6
Bear Case $23.47 (-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 41.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 20.6 to 22.1
Stabilization Target: $36.85 (+7.2%)
PE Expansion Potential: +7.2%
Last updated: January 31, 2026 2:29 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 3:29 AM
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
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Sells
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INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
Robert D Lister SELL 20000 shares 2025-09-15
Kenneth Ian Weissman SELL 15072 shares 2025-08-14

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