IMAX China Holding Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

IMAX China Holding is forecast to grow revenue at 11.7% per annum. EPS is expected to grow by 19.8% per annum.

Key information

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Earnings growth rate

19.8%

EPS growth rate

Entertainment earnings growth	13.5%
Revenue growth rate	11.7%
Future return on equity	13.4%
Analyst coverage	Low
Last updated	23 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

The Consensus EPS Estimates For IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970) Just Fell Dramatically

Jul 15

These 4 Measures Indicate That IMAX China Holding (HKG:1970) Is Using Debt Safely

Mar 09

Investors Could Be Concerned With IMAX China Holding's (HKG:1970) Returns On Capital

Jul 27

IMAX China Holding, Inc.'s (HKG:1970) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Below Its Share Price

Apr 30

Is IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970) A Good Dividend Stock?

Mar 31

Trade Alert: The Non-Executive Vice Chairman Of IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970), Jiande Chen, Has Sold Some Shares Recently

Mar 16

A Look At IMAX China Holding's (HKG:1970) Share Price Returns

Mar 05

Is IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970) Popular Amongst Institutions?

Feb 15

Should We Be Excited About The Trends Of Returns At IMAX China Holding (HKG:1970)?

Jan 28

Should You Review Recent Insider Transactions At IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970)?

Jan 11

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970)

Dec 24

Does IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970) Have A Place In Your Dividend Stock Portfolio?

Dec 06

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

SEHK:1970 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	118	N/A	N/A	N/A	1
12/31/2025	111	N/A	N/A	N/A	1
12/31/2024	101	N/A	N/A	N/A	1
6/30/2024	86	26	15	20	N/A
3/31/2024	86	27	12	16	N/A
12/31/2023	87	28	8	13	N/A
9/30/2023	86	26	9	15	N/A
6/30/2023	86	24	9	17	N/A
3/31/2023	80	17	1	9	N/A
12/31/2022	73	11	-8	1	N/A
9/30/2022	83	15	-3	6	N/A
6/30/2022	92	20	2	10	N/A
3/31/2022	102	29	12	20	N/A
12/31/2021	113	38	23	30	N/A
9/30/2021	106	33	23	30	N/A
6/30/2021	99	28	23	29	N/A
3/31/2021	76	0	14	19	N/A
12/31/2020	52	-27	5	9	N/A
9/30/2020	62	-22	4	14	N/A
6/30/2020	72	-16	3	18	N/A
3/31/2020	98	13	12	29	N/A
12/31/2019	124	43	20	39	N/A
9/30/2019	125	45	26	47	N/A
6/30/2019	125	46	32	56	N/A
3/31/2019	121	45	32	56	N/A
12/31/2018	118	43	32	56	N/A
9/30/2018	122	45	23	46	N/A
6/30/2018	126	48	13	36	N/A
3/31/2018	126	46	N/A	36	N/A
12/31/2017	126	44	N/A	35	N/A
9/30/2017	121	39	N/A	38	N/A
6/30/2017	115	35	N/A	42	N/A
3/31/2017	117	35	N/A	44	N/A
12/31/2016	119	36	N/A	47	N/A
9/30/2016	120	-30	N/A	34	N/A
6/30/2016	122	-96	N/A	22	N/A
3/31/2016	116	-139	N/A	11	N/A
12/31/2015	111	-182	N/A	0	N/A
9/30/2015	102	-116	N/A	10	N/A
6/30/2015	94	-51	N/A	21	N/A
3/31/2015	86	-14	N/A	24	N/A
12/31/2014	78	23	N/A	28	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: Insufficient data to determine if 1970's forecast earnings growth is above the savings rate (2.3%).

Earnings vs Market: Insufficient data to determine if 1970's earnings are forecast to grow faster than the Hong Kong market

High Growth Earnings: Insufficient data to determine if 1970's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: 1970's revenue (11.7% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Hong Kong market (7.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: 1970's revenue (11.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: 1970's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (13.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

Data	Last Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis	2025/01/24 09:40
End of Day Share Price	2025/01/24 00:00
Earnings	2024/06/30
Annual Earnings	2023/12/31

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Ownership	10 years	Top shareholders Insider trading	SEC Form 4 SEC Form 13D
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Analyst Sources

IMAX China Holding, Inc. is covered by 20 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

Analyst	Institution
Yue Hang Chan	BofA Global Research
Ronnie Ho	CCB International Securities Limited
Angela Han Lee	China Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Ltd

IMAX China Holding Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 11%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 33%

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 33%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 10%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 29%

Consensus revenue estimates fall by 15%

Recent updates

Executive Vice Chairman recently sold HK$176k worth of stock

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.037 (vs US$0.041 in 1H 2023)

IMAX China Holding, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 25, 2024

Executive Director recently sold HK$440k worth of stock

New minor risk - Insider selling

IMAX China Holding, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 07, 2024

CEO & Executive Director recently sold HK$322k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 11%

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Announces Board Changes

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Announces Director Changes

IMAX China Holding, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Final Results on Feb 27, 2024

Less than half of directors are independent

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) cancelled the acquisition of 28.366457% stake in IMAX China Holding, Inc. (SEHK:1970) from a group of shareholders.

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16%

New minor risk - Insider selling

Executive Director recently sold HK$1.6m worth of stock

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Announces Executive Changes

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.041 (vs US$0.002 in 1H 2022)

IMAX China Holding, Inc. to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Jul 26, 2023

New minor risk - Share price stability

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 29%

Imax China Holding, Inc. Approves Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.12 per share at 2.0% yield

Max China Holding, Inc. Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2022, Payable on June 23, 2023

Executive Vice Chairman recently sold HK$50k worth of stock

IMAX China Holding (HKG:1970) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17%

Chief Marketing Officer recently sold HK$728k worth of stock

Is IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970) Potentially Undervalued?

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.03 (vs US$0.11 in FY 2021)

IMAX China Holding, Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 23, 2023

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 33%

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Be Wary Of IMAX China Holding (HKG:1970) And Its Returns On Capital

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 33%

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Interim CEO & Executive Vice Chairman recently sold HK$1.3m worth of stock

Is IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970) Trading At A 40% Discount?

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Announces Chief Executive Officer Changes

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Less than half of directors are independent

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 10%

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Announces Executive Changes

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Announces Board Changes

IMAX China Holding's (HKG:1970) Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.008

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 29%

First half 2022 earnings released

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2022 Payable on 26 August 2022

The Consensus EPS Estimates For IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKG:1970) Just Fell Dramatically

Consensus revenue estimates fall by 15%

IMAX China Holding, Inc. to Report First Half, 2022 Results on Jul 28, 2022

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Proposes Final Ordinary Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2021, Payable on July 11, 2022

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.21 per share

CEO & Executive Director recently sold HK$490k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 10%

Less than half of directors are independent

IMAX China Holding, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 26, 2022

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Proposes Final Ordinary Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2021, Payable on June 10, 2022

CEO & Executive Director recently sold HK$336k worth of stock

CEO & Executive Director recently sold HK$336k worth of stock

These 4 Measures Indicate That IMAX China Holding (HKG:1970) Is Using Debt Safely

Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Approves the Payment of a Final Cash Dividend

IMAX China Holding, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended December 31, 2021

Insider recently bought HK$2.6m worth of stock

CEO & Executive Director recently sold HK$146k worth of stock

CFO, COO & Executive Director recently sold HK$696k worth of stock