Yahoo · Oct 12, 2026
Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for October 12th
NNBR, EQNR and IMAX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 12, 2026.
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NYSE · IMAX
IMAX Corporation
Communication Services · Entertainment
$51.66
Up+$0.03 (+0.05%)
Updated Oct 14, 2026, 7:59 PM
SID Score
5.5/10
Composite research score
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- Market cap
- 2.06B
- P/E ratio
- 52.08
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $30.74 – $57.73
- Volume
- 622.66K
- Avg. volume
- 1.29M
Price performance · IMAX
IMAX price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 13, 2026
IMAX closed at $51.66 after 21 trading sessions, down 2.10% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $51.66
- Period change
- -2.10%
- Period low
- $50.58
- Period high
- $56.33
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | $51.60 | $51.95 | $51.32 | $51.66 | 622.66K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $50.66 | $51.87 | $50.17 | $51.70 | 788.01K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $51.98 | $52.16 | $50.65 | $50.80 | 682.42K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $51.48 | $53.605 | $48.24 | $51.31 | 1.93M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $51.06 | $51.78 | $50.50 | $51.45 | 1.02M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $53.06 | $53.11 | $50.19 | $50.58 | 1.64M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $53.00 | $53.25 | $51.88 | $52.58 | 794.9K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $52.36 | $53.4746 | $52.07 | $52.72 | 746.96K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $54.62 | $55.01 | $51.63 | $52.52 | 1.94M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $56.26 | $56.517 | $54.62 | $54.80 | 917.26K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $56.30 | $56.51 | $55.12 | $56.33 | 1.21M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $56.20 | $57.73 | $55.6589 | $56.13 | 1.4M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $55.16 | $56.68 | $54.53 | $56.05 | 1.05M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $54.28 | $55.49 | $53.30 | $55.16 | 1.12M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $53.73 | $54.76 | $52.97 | $53.30 | 716.77K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $54.13 | $54.3806 | $52.80 | $53.59 | 1.11M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $53.02 | $54.89 | $52.565 | $54.04 | 1.13M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $51.56 | $53.42 | $51.12 | $52.77 | 1.32M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $52.59 | $52.59 | $51.335 | $51.83 | 653.04K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $52.72 | $53.73 | $51.64 | $52.07 | 960.07K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $53.27 | $53.74 | $52.53 | $52.77 | 926.29K |
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Company profile
Imax Corp is a technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, auditorium architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX brand is globally renowned. The Company has two reportable segments being Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. The Company leverages its proprietary technology and engineering in all aspects of its business, which principally consists of the IMAX film remastering and the sale or lease of premium IMAX theater systems.
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- Average target
- $41.40
- Implied upside
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Wedbush | Outperform | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Buy | — |
| Oct 8, 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Buy | — |
| Oct 7, 2026 | StoneX | Buy | — |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | — |
News briefing
Generated Oct 14, 2026, 5:07 PM
Why Is IMAX Moving Up Today?
IMAX shares gained 0.72% today, adding $0.37 to close modestly higher as the entertainment technology company continues to attract attention from momentum-focused investors. The modest rally reflects renewed interest in the stock as it appears on multiple analyst watchlists for October, though the gain remains relatively modest and suggests cautious optimism rather than strong conviction.
Bottom line: IMAX's modest gain reflects emerging momentum and analyst interest rather than a major fundamental catalyst, suggesting the stock may be in the early stages of a potential move higher if theatrical conditions improve. Investors should monitor upcoming film releases and quarterly box office trends closely, as these will be critical to determining whether today's momentum builds into a sustainable rally or fades like many screener-driven moves.
Yahoo · Oct 12, 2026
New Strong Buy Stocks for October 12th
EQNR, NNBR, IMAX, MCY and ROST have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 12, 2026.
Yahoo · Oct 10, 2026
IMAX (IMAX) Stock Looks Cheap Even After A 186% Run
IMAX Corporation has treated shareholders to a strong run in recent years, which naturally raises a question for anyone looking at the stock today. With the share price now reflecting that history, investors are asking whether the current valuation is properly grounded in the cash the business can generate. IMAX has delivered a 186.4% return over the past 3 years, so a lot of future cash flow expectations already sit inside today’s share price. The company’s model relies on turning box...
Yahoo · Oct 10, 2026
IMAX (IMAX) Returns To IMAX Screens, Is It Still 11% Below Fair Value?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is returning to select IMAX (IMAX) theaters, giving the format renewed attention as audiences get another chance to see the $1.7b film in its intended presentation. IMAX shares trade at US$50.80, with short term momentum cooling after the price slipped around 1% over the past day and about 4% across the week. However, the 90 day share price return of roughly 33% and 1 year total shareholder return of about 63% point to building longer term enthusiasm around the...
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