What Happened?
Shares of premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) jumped 3.4% in the morning session after an analyst at Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a "Buy" rating on the stock. The firm maintained its price target of $35.00, signaling confidence in the company's growth prospects. This positive sentiment was echoed by Roth Capital, which also reaffirmed its "buy" rating. The bullish analyst ratings come as IMAX continues to benefit from a strong film slate. The highly anticipated "Superman" movie was released in IMAX theaters, which is expected to draw large audiences.
Additionally, due to strong fan demand and impressive ticket sales, "F1: The Movie" has had its run extended in IMAX theaters, with early morning showings scheduled to accommodate the new "Superman" release. The Formula One film has been a significant success for the company, capturing a substantial portion of the total box office revenue since its release.
After the initial pop the shares cooled down to $26.95, up 3% from previous close.
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What Is The Market Telling Us
IMAX’s shares are not very volatile and have only had 8 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful, although it might not be something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
IMAX is up 7.3% since the beginning of the year, and at $26.95 per share, it is trading close to its 52-week high of $29.24 from June 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IMAX’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,362.
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