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Imax IMAX Increase (Decrease) in Film Costs

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$81.4M-6.1%
Gross profit$45.8M-13.9%
Operating income$10.0M-40.5%
Net income$4.2M+81.6%
EPS (diluted)$0.07+75.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$146.0M+50.4%
Total debt$11.1M-6.7%
Total equity$335.5M+12.0%
Total assets$893.2M+5.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$4.0M-42.0%
CapEx$2.1M+29.6%
Free cash flow$1.9M-64.2%

Valuation

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Market cap$2.47B+46.9%
P/E67.3×+0.2×
P/S6.1×+1.4×

Profitability

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Gross margin59%+4.4pp
Operating margin19.1%+5.6pp
Net margin9.1%+2.1pp
FCF margin28.5%+6.3pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.6%+2.6pp
Debt / equity0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Imax in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:IncreaseDecreaseInFilmCosts1.

The official record: Imax’s 10-Q, filed April 30, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Imax's increase (decrease) in film costs?
Imax (IMAX) reported increase (decrease) in film costs of $5.35M in Q1 2026.
How has Imax's increase (decrease) in film costs changed year-over-year?
Imax's increase (decrease) in film costs decreased by 27.6% year-over-year, from $7.4M to $5.35M.
What is the long-term trend for Imax's increase (decrease) in film costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Imax's increase (decrease) in film costs has grown at a 14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.81M to $25.28M.
What does increase (decrease) in film costs mean?
Represents the net cash outflow or inflow related to the production, acquisition, or amortization of film and content assets. This metric reflects the company's investment in its core intellectual property and content library. It is essential for understanding the capital intensity of the content creation business model.