JPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Stock

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) had its price target lifted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $47.00 to $48.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 14.50% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Macquarie Infrastructure lifted their price target on IMAX from $39.00 to $44.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded IMAX from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $22.00 to $34.00 in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. B. Riley Financial reissued a “buy” rating on shares of IMAX in a report on Monday, December 8th. Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and issued a $47.00 price target on shares of IMAX in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $42.00 price objective on shares of IMAX in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $43.00.

IMAX Price Performance

IMAX stock traded up $5.40 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $41.92. The company had a trading volume of 4,216,468 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,157,336. The company has a market capitalization of $2.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 59.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.38. IMAX has a 1-year low of $20.48 and a 1-year high of $42.46. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $36.23 and a 200-day moving average price of $33.81.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On IMAX

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. lifted its stake in IMAX by 125.0% during the 2nd quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC bought a new stake in IMAX in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Quarry LP raised its holdings in shares of IMAX by 166.8% in the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 875 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 547 shares during the period. First Horizon Corp purchased a new position in shares of IMAX during the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its stake in shares of IMAX by 43.8% during the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,041 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 317 shares in the last quarter. 93.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about IMAX

Here are the key news stories impacting IMAX this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — EPS and revenue topped analyst forecasts with meaningful year‑over‑year revenue growth and improved margins, supporting the rally. IMAX Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Record box office and bullish 2026 outlook — IMAX reported a best‑ever global box office in 2025 and management outlined a $1.4B global box‑office target for 2026, signaling continued upside from premium content windows. Imax outlines $1.4B 2026 global box office target while expanding premium content slate and network reach
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and price‑target lift — Benchmark raised its price target and firms including Rosenblatt and Wedbush reiterated positive ratings, adding momentum to the stock. Benchmark price target raise / analyst note Rosenblatt Securities Reiterates Buy Rating for IMAX (NYSE:IMAX)
• Positive Sentiment: Broader premium content and alternative programming — exclusives (Dune 3 opening weekend), classic re‑releases (Studio Ghibli 4K), and live events (some F1 races airing in IMAX) diversify revenue drivers beyond tentpole releases. Dune 3 Secures Exclusive IMAX Opening Weekend; Avengers Doomsday to Screen in Select Markets Studio Ghibli’s Most Magical Fantasy Movie Will Screen in IMAX for a Limited Time Some F1 races will air live in IMAX theaters this season. Here’s what to know.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials and transparency — earnings call transcript, slide deck and conference material are available for deeper due diligence; useful for assessing sustainability of margins and content pipeline. IMAX Corporation (IMAX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Major Marvel title limited in IMAX availability at U.S. opening — reports say Avengers: Doomsday will not play in IMAX across the U.S. on opening weekend (though it will in select international markets), which could reduce near‑term premium ticket revenue tied to that franchise. Why Avengers: Doomsday Won’t Get IMAX Release on Opening Weekend You Won’t Be Able to See ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ in IMAX Opening Weekend

About IMAX

IMAX Corporation is a global leader in immersive entertainment technologies, specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-resolution cameras, projectors, and proprietary software solutions that enhance both film production and theatrical exhibition. The company licenses its premium large-format system to theatre owners and filmmakers around the world, enabling audiences to experience movies with greater clarity, scale and sound fidelity. IMAX also offers turnkey theatre development services, assisting cinema operators with auditorium design, installation and custom branding to optimize the customer experience.

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, IMAX has built a reputation for pioneering film-format innovations, including its patented dual 15-perforation, 70-millimeter projection system.