IMAX Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
16.89%
Last Quarter
$0.08
Past Year
$0.72
Growth Past 5yrs
-8.74%
Next Quarter
$0.23
Estimate Next Year
- $3.48
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$60.00
47.75% Upside
Mean Price Target
$41.21
1.48% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$31.00
-23.66% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 22, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
IMAX Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) reported an actual EPS of $0.08 for the quarter ending on Apr 30, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.15, resulting in a -46.67% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 25, 2026), IMAX recorded an actual EPS of $0.58 with a 34.88% surprise. See IMAX's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
IMAX has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 30, 2026 showing a -46.67% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 25, 2026 recorded a 34.88% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.08 | 0.15 | -46.67% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 0.58 | 0.43 | +34.88% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 0.47 | 0.3506 | +34.06% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0.26 | 0.19 | +36.84% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.13 | 0.11 | +18.18% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0.27 | 0.29 | -6.90% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IMAX stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given IMAX stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 43 analysts have given their ratings
to IMAX out of which
22 analysts have given strong buy call,
17 analysts have given buy call,
4 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$41.21 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 1.48% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for IMAX highest price target?
Analysts suggest IMAX's stock price would rise to a high of $60.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for IMAX over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the IMAX stock price could move to $31.00.
What is the average target price for IMAX?
IMAX stock has an average analyst estimate of $41.21.
At its current price, how far is IMAX from its average target price?
IMAX shares are currently trading 1.48% above this price target.
What were IMAX’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.08 versus consensus estimates of $0.15, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.13.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
IMAX's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.23 and - $3.48 for the whole year.
What has IMAX's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 16.89% EPS growth for IMAX in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -8.74% in the past five years.