IMAX Future Growth
Future criteria checks 4/6
IMAX is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 27.3% and 6.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 27.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20.5% in 3 years.
Key information
27.3%
Earnings growth rate
27.6%
EPS growth rate
| Entertainment earnings growth | 27.8% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.4% |
| Future return on equity | 20.5% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 26 Apr 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
IMAX Corporation: Good Reasons To Be Bullish
Apr 08IMAX Corporation Just Recorded A 12% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Mar 01
When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Feb 15IMAX Corporation: Bull Case Has Merits, But I Am Not Interested
Jan 22IMAX Corporation: International Expansion Remains A Bright Spot
Nov 19Some Investors May Be Worried About IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Returns On Capital
Oct 13IMAX Appears Expensive After Post-Pandemic Appreciation
Oct 09IMAX Corporation Stock: Bullish Following A Blockbuster Summer
Aug 24Should You Think About Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Now?
Jul 31These Return Metrics Don't Make IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Look Too Strong
Jul 14IMAX Corporation: Coming Back To Life
Jun 15Are Investors Undervaluing IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) By 31%?
Jun 07Is It Time To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Apr 03IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
Mar 13IMAX Non-GAAP EPS of $0.19 misses by $0.03, revenue of $98M beats by $1.77M
Feb 22IMAX, Cinema XXI expand relationship with deal for ten new theatres in Indonesia
Feb 14IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Feb 06IMAX Corporation: All Eyes On China
Jan 30IMAX plans to add seven new locations in Japanese expansion
Jan 19IMAX China gets new key person
Dec 12Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?
Nov 28IMAX, AMC partner on six new Saudi Arabia theaters
Oct 27Capital Allocation Trends At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Aren't Ideal
Oct 17IMAX Corporation: Watch Recent Buyback Program Expansion And Acquisition
Oct 04IMAX acquires streaming technology firm SSIMWAVE in cash-and-stock deal
Sep 22IMAX doubles buyback plan to $400M
Sep 07Cineworld, IMAX enter expanded deal for upgraded and new locations
Aug 03Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 28IMAX Is Recovering, Not Growing
Jul 21IMAX extends current share repurchase program
Jun 30IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns
Jun 27IMAX Corporation: Multiple Tailwinds
Jun 21Does IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Mar 29IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital
Mar 03IMAX: Determining The Future Of 'Bigger Is Better'
Feb 21Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?
Dec 22IMAX Corporation: Spotlight On IMAX Enhanced And China Market
Nov 19Are Investors Undervaluing IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) By 45%?
Oct 11IMAX Corporation: The Best Bet In The Industry
Aug 30IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
Aug 10Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 432 | 57 | 129 | 138 | 5 |
| 12/31/2025 | 416 | 52 | 49 | 114 | 10 |
| 12/31/2024 | 380 | 38 | 31 | 83 | 10 |
| 3/31/2024 | 367 | 26 | -9 | 26 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 375 | 25 | 26 | 59 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 387 | 25 | 43 | 71 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 352 | 4 | 21 | 48 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 328 | -7 | 11 | 42 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 301 | -23 | -15 | 17 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 311 | -15 | -4 | 26 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 299 | -15 | -7 | 18 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 276 | -21 | -7 | 13 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 255 | -22 | -12 | 6 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 202 | -54 | -25 | -12 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 183 | -93 | -29 | -19 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 141 | -109 | -50 | -40 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 137 | -144 | -32 | -23 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 205 | -104 | -28 | -8 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 254 | -48 | -8 | 21 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 350 | -11 | 56 | 97 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 396 | 47 | 40 | 90 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 380 | 30 | 47 | 109 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 376 | 26 | 46 | 112 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 370 | 23 | 36 | 94 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 374 | 23 | 53 | 110 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 391 | 26 | 41 | 90 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 408 | 20 | 34 | 95 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 397 | 11 | 31 | 101 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 381 | 2 | N/A | 85 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 362 | 6 | N/A | 96 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 349 | 10 | N/A | 79 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 353 | 18 | N/A | 72 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 376 | 29 | N/A | 78 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 389 | 42 | N/A | 87 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 388 | 48 | N/A | 102 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 404 | 66 | N/A | 83 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 374 | 55 | N/A | 84 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 357 | 53 | N/A | 57 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 332 | 50 | N/A | 70 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 305 | 39 | N/A | 79 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 291 | 39 | N/A | 87 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 293 | 46 | N/A | 94 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 284 | 43 | N/A | 82 | N/A |
| 3/31/2014 | 286 | 42 | N/A | 70 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 288 | 44 | N/A | 55 | N/A |
| 9/30/2013 | 258 | 30 | N/A | 53 | N/A |
| 6/30/2013 | 287 | 43 | N/A | 62 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: IMAX's forecast earnings growth (27.3% per year) is above the savings rate (2.4%).
Earnings vs Market: IMAX's earnings (27.3% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (14.5% per year).
High Growth Earnings: IMAX's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: IMAX's revenue (6.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: IMAX's revenue (6.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: IMAX's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (20.5%)