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IMAX China (1970) investor relations material
IMAX China Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Revenue for Q1 2026 was $81.4 million, down 6% year-over-year, with gross margin at $45.8 million, a 14% decrease, mainly due to lower box office in Greater China despite growth in other markets.
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $4.2 million ($0.07 per diluted share), up from $2.3 million ($0.04 per diluted share) in Q1 2025; adjusted net income was $9.6 million ($0.17 per diluted share).
Global box office for Q1 2026 reached $260 million, with 34 content releases; local language films contributed $62 million, or 24% of global box office.
The IMAX network expanded to 1,865 systems in 91 countries, up from 1,810 systems in 89 countries year-over-year.
CEO Richard Gelfond was on temporary medical leave during the quarter, with Robert D. Lister serving as interim principal executive officer.
Financial highlights
Content Solutions segment revenue was $31.4 million (down 8% year-over-year), with gross margin of $18.3 million (down 22%).
Technology Products and Services segment revenue was $48.3 million (down 4%), with gross margin of $26.9 million (down 8%).
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to common shareholders was $26.8 million for Q1 2026.
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $146.0 million, with $326.0 million available under the main credit facility.
Effective tax rate for Q1 2026 was 28.5%, compared to 47.2% in Q1 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects sufficient capital and liquidity to fund anticipated operating needs and capital requirements for the next twelve months.
Future results may be affected by the timing and performance of major film releases, mix of content, and macroeconomic conditions.
The company continues to focus on expanding its international network and local language content strategy.
- Record revenue, profit, and box office growth in 2025; capital retained for future expansion.1970
Q4 202526 Feb 2026 - Revenue and profit declined as Content Solutions dropped, but cash flow and liquidity remained robust.1970
Q2 20249 Dec 2025 - Net profit nearly doubled on record box office, margin expansion, and network growth.1970
H1 20259 Dec 2025 - Record Q3 box office and revenue growth driven by international markets and strong film slate.1970
Q3 20252 Nov 2025 - Premium network, strong growth, and robust financials position for sustained expansion.1970
Investor Presentation2 Jul 2025 - Strong 2024 performance and expanding premium network drive growth and shareholder returns.1970
Investor Presentation2 Jul 2025 - Q3 2024 net income up 16% to $13.9M, with 54% of system backlog in Greater China.1970
Q3 202413 Jun 2025 - Q1 2025 saw record box office and 10% revenue growth, led by China and local content.1970
Q1 20256 Jun 2025 - IMAX China saw lower FY2024 profits but enters 2025 with record-breaking box office momentum.1970
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