IMAX Corporation

NYSE:IMAX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.3b

IMAX Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

IMAX's CEO is Rich Gelfond, appointed in Apr 2009, has a tenure of 15.67 years. total yearly compensation is $8.73M, comprised of 13.7% salary and 86.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1% of the company’s shares, worth $13.06M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.5 years and 9.5 years respectively.

Key information

Rich Gelfond

Chief executive officer

US$8.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage13.7%
CEO tenure15.7yrs
CEO ownership1.0%
Management average tenure5.5yrs
Board average tenure9.5yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Dec 10
IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Nov 23
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

After Leaping 26% IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Nov 07
After Leaping 26% IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Here's Why IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Oct 31
Here's Why IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Presents An Opportunity

Oct 13
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Presents An Opportunity

IMAX Corporation: Undervalued Relative To Revenue Growth And Margin Expansion Potential

Oct 10

When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

Sep 30
When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

Returns On Capital At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Paint A Concerning Picture

Aug 23
Returns On Capital At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Paint A Concerning Picture

IMAX Corporation: Upbeat Mid-Term Outlook After Great Q2 Signings

Jul 30

Pinning Down IMAX Corporation's (NYSE:IMAX) P/S Is Difficult Right Now

Jul 26
Pinning Down IMAX Corporation's (NYSE:IMAX) P/S Is Difficult Right Now

Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?

Jun 19
Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

May 22
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

IMAX Corporation: Good Reasons To Be Bullish

Apr 08

IMAX Corporation Just Recorded A 12% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Mar 01
IMAX Corporation Just Recorded A 12% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

Feb 15
When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

IMAX Corporation: Bull Case Has Merits, But I Am Not Interested

Jan 22

IMAX Corporation: International Expansion Remains A Bright Spot

Nov 19

Some Investors May Be Worried About IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Returns On Capital

Oct 13
Some Investors May Be Worried About IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Returns On Capital

IMAX Appears Expensive After Post-Pandemic Appreciation

Oct 09

IMAX Corporation Stock: Bullish Following A Blockbuster Summer

Aug 24

Should You Think About Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Now?

Jul 31
Should You Think About Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Now?

These Return Metrics Don't Make IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Look Too Strong

Jul 14
These Return Metrics Don't Make IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Look Too Strong

IMAX Corporation: Coming Back To Life

Jun 15

Are Investors Undervaluing IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) By 31%?

Jun 07
Are Investors Undervaluing IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) By 31%?

Is It Time To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

Apr 03
Is It Time To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt

Mar 13
IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt

IMAX Non-GAAP EPS of $0.19 misses by $0.03, revenue of $98M beats by $1.77M

Feb 22

IMAX, Cinema XXI expand relationship with deal for ten new theatres in Indonesia

Feb 14

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Feb 06
IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

IMAX Corporation: All Eyes On China

Jan 30

IMAX plans to add seven new locations in Japanese expansion

Jan 19

IMAX China gets new key person

Dec 12

Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?

Nov 28
Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?

IMAX, AMC partner on six new Saudi Arabia theaters

Oct 27

Capital Allocation Trends At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Aren't Ideal

Oct 17
Capital Allocation Trends At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Aren't Ideal

IMAX Corporation: Watch Recent Buyback Program Expansion And Acquisition

Oct 04

IMAX acquires streaming technology firm SSIMWAVE in cash-and-stock deal

Sep 22

IMAX doubles buyback plan to $400M

Sep 07

Cineworld, IMAX enter expanded deal for upgraded and new locations

Aug 03

Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 28
Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Using Too Much Debt?

IMAX Is Recovering, Not Growing

Jul 21

IMAX extends current share repurchase program

Jun 30

IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Jun 27
IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

IMAX Corporation: Multiple Tailwinds

Jun 21

Does IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 29
Does IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Rich Gelfond's remuneration changed compared to IMAX's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$23m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$21m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$26m

Dec 31 2023US$9mUS$1m

US$25m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$25m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$4m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$7m

Dec 31 2022US$8mUS$1m

-US$23m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$15m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$15m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$21m

Dec 31 2021US$9mUS$1m

-US$22m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$54m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$93m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$109m

Dec 31 2020US$7mUS$1m

-US$144m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$104m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$48m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$11m

Dec 31 2019US$7mUS$1m

US$47m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$30m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$26m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$23m

Dec 31 2018US$6mUS$1m

US$23m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$26m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$20m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$11m

Dec 31 2017US$5mUS$1m

US$2m

Compensation vs Market: Rich's total compensation ($USD8.73M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.51M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Rich's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Rich Gelfond (68 yo)

15.7yrs

Tenure

US$8,728,635

Compensation

Mr. Richard Lewis Gelfond, also known as Rich, has been the Chief Executive Officer at IMAX Corporation since April 1, 2009. Mr. Gelfond serves as the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of Clarion...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Richard Gelfond
CEO & Director15.7yrsUS$8.73m1.0%
$ 13.1m
Natasha Fernandes
Executive VP & CFO2.6yrsUS$1.49m0.028%
$ 369.8k
Robert Lister
Chief Legal Officer & Senior EVP12.9yrsUS$3.00m0.26%
$ 3.5m
Mark Welton
President of IMAX Global Theatres13.2yrsUS$2.72m0.21%
$ 2.8m
Daniel Wade Manwaring
Chief Executive Officer of IMAX China1.9yrsUS$1.93mno data
Graeme Ferguson
Co-Founderno datano datano data
Heather Anthony
Head of Enterprise Transformation8.9yrsno datano data
Pablo Calamera
Executive VP & CTO4.8yrsno data0.080%
$ 1.1m
Jennifer Horsley
Senior VP & Head of Investor Relations2.3yrsno datano data
Mark Jafar
Global Head of Corporate Communications5.5yrsno datano data
Giovanni Dolci
Chief Sales Officer5.8yrsno data0.058%
$ 753.4k
Anne Globe
Chief Marketing Officerless than a yearno datano data

5.5yrs

Average Tenure

55yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: IMAX's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.5 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Richard Gelfond
CEO & Director30.8yrsUS$8.73m1.0%
$ 13.1m
Dana Settle
Independent Director9.4yrsUS$187.49k0.12%
$ 1.5m
Michael I. MacMillan
Independent Director11.5yrsUS$189.99k0.068%
$ 893.4k
Eric Demirian
Independent Director14.3yrsUS$199.99k0.11%
$ 1.4m
Kevin Douglas
Independent Director8.2yrsUS$191.65k15.1%
$ 197.7m
David Leebron
Lead Independent Director21.3yrsUS$199.99k0.24%
$ 3.1m
Darren Throop
Independent Chairman of the Board9.5yrsUS$283.96k0.063%
$ 824.1k
Gail Berman
Independent Director1.8yrsUS$153.61k0.028%
$ 363.7k
Jennifer Wong
Independent Director1.8yrsUS$158.61k0.028%
$ 363.7k
Stephen Pamon
Independent Director3.5yrsUS$186.86k0.052%
$ 685.1k

9.5yrs

Average Tenure

63yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: IMAX's board of directors are considered experienced (9.5 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/20 05:56
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

IMAX Corporation is covered by 30 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Marla BackerAscendiant Capital Markets LLC
James GossBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Michael HickeyBenchmark Company