IMAX(IMAX) ZACKS·2025-02-17 15:21Core Viewpoint - Imax is expected to report significant growth in earnings and revenues for the upcoming quarter, with analysts predicting a 70.6% increase in earnings per share and a 21.8% rise in revenues compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate for Imax has been revised 7.1% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts forecast total revenues of 4.66 million, a change of +5.1% from the previous year [4]. - 'Revenues- Technology Products and Services' at 28.72 million, a +50.4% increase [5]. - 'Revenues- Technology Products and Services Revenue- Maintenance' at 14.03 million, +8.3% change [6]. - 'Revenues- Content Solutions Revenue- Film Remastering and Distribution' at 40.13 million, +21.7% change [7]. System Installations and Margins - Analysts estimate 'Total IMAX System installations' to be 62, down from 69 a year ago [8]. - The 'Total System Network (IMAX systems)' is projected to reach 1,776, slightly up from 1,772 last year [8]. - Gross margin estimates include: - 'Gross Margin- Content solutions' at 9.71 million last year [8]. - 'Gross Margin- All Other' at 4.10 million [9]. - 'Gross Margin- Technology Products and Services' at 29.88 million last year [9]. Stock Performance - Imax shares have shown a return of +16.3% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.7% change [9].