In December, Imax CEO Rich Gelfond opened the door to a sale. Yet, no major suitors have appeared despite the company's record box office success and strong stock growth:
Major studios, including Disney, Universal, Paramount, and Warner Bros., would have an immediate conflict of interest if they acquired Imax:
Wall Street analysts have highlighted potential suitors in entertainment and tech, such as Netflix, Apple, Amazon, and Sony, as well as private equity players:
Imax's shares hit an all-time high this week of $54.79, and the stock is up almost 80% in the past 12 months:
The company expects to install around 160 to 175 Imax systems in 2026, with contracts already in place to build hundreds more:
