Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 04:29 PM
IMAX Q1 Net Income $4.2M (+83%), EPS $0.07 (+75%); Reaffirms $1.4B FY26 Box Office
AI Summary
IMAX Corporation reported Q1 2026 financial results, with Net Income attributable to common shareholders increasing 83% to $4.2 million and diluted EPS up 75% to $0.07. Total revenue decreased 6% to $81.4 million, and global box office was $260 million, down 13% year-over-year, primarily due to lower box office in Greater China. Despite top-line declines, the company reaffirmed its 2026 full-year guidance, including $1.4 billion in global box office, driven by a strong upcoming film slate. CEO Rich Gelfond is gradually resuming leadership duties after medical leave.
Key Highlights
- Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders: $4.2M, up 83% YoY.
- Diluted EPS: $0.07, up 75% YoY.
- Total Revenue: $81.4M, down 6% YoY.
- Reaffirmed 2026 full-year global box office guidance of $1.4B.
- Q1 Global Box Office: $260M, down 13% YoY.
- Content Solutions revenue: $31.4M, down 8% YoY.
- Technology Products and Services revenue: $48.3M, down 4% YoY.
- Available liquidity: $528M as of March 31, 2026.