IMAX (IMAX - Free Report) collected $21.6 million on the opening weekend of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This created an all-time record for an animated movie.
With a collection of $16.6 million, it registered the biggest opening in North America for an animated film. It also marked the company’s top animated debut in 22 international markets around the world.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie achieved the animated title record in Germany, Sweden, Netherland, UK, Ireland and every single IMAX market in Latin America including Mexico and Brazil. The film also witnessed the biggest IMAX opening weekend of all time in Argentina, Chile, Curacao and Colombia.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is expected to continue its stellar run on the IMAX network next week.
Imax to further boost its top line with a strong slate of movies
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is looking to boost its top line with upcoming releases. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Given the strong slate of movies released, the stock has increased 24.3% in the past year against the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s decline of 14.8%.
The entertainment industry, as a whole, was suffering in the past two-three years mainly due to macroeconomic headwinds like COVID-19 and interest-rate hikes. However, IMAX had a great last year with releases like Avatar and Thor.
The company is looking to grow in the coming years while facing competition from Sony (SONY - Free Report) , Dolby Laboratories (DLB - Free Report) and Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A - Free Report) .
Dolby Laboratories is specialised in audio noise reduction and audio coding. It provides the best audio technology to cinemas to enhance viewer experience. Broadcast and mobile licensing are the two major contributors to its revenue.
Sony’s revenues get major contribution from Sony pictures. It has slowed down in the previous quarters due to the acquisition of Bad Wolf and Industrial Media.
Lions Gate has been focusing on OTT content lately but their motion picture revenues have also jumped in recent months due to cooling down of macroeconomic conditions.
With big movies like Fast X, The Little Mermaid and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 slated to release in the coming quarter, all the entertainment companies are expected to boost their revenues . These highly anticipated movies encourage viewers to come to cinema halls in the age of online-streaming platforms.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IMAX’s first-quarter 2023 profit is pegged at 14 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 200%. The consensus estimate for 2023 revenues is pegged at $361.84 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 20.29%.
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IMAX (IMAX - Free Report) collected $21.6 million on the opening weekend of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This created an all-time record for an animated movie.
With a collection of $16.6 million, it registered the biggest opening in North America for an animated film. It also marked the company’s top animated debut in 22 international markets around the world.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie achieved the animated title record in Germany, Sweden, Netherland, UK, Ireland and every single IMAX market in Latin America including Mexico and Brazil. The film also witnessed the biggest IMAX opening weekend of all time in Argentina, Chile, Curacao and Colombia.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is expected to continue its stellar run on the IMAX network next week.
Imax to further boost its top line with a strong slate of movies
This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is looking to boost its top line with upcoming releases. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Given the strong slate of movies released, the stock has increased 24.3% in the past year against the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s decline of 14.8%.
The entertainment industry, as a whole, was suffering in the past two-three years mainly due to macroeconomic headwinds like COVID-19 and interest-rate hikes. However, IMAX had a great last year with releases like Avatar and Thor.
The company is looking to grow in the coming years while facing competition from Sony (SONY - Free Report) , Dolby Laboratories (DLB - Free Report) and Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A - Free Report) .
Dolby Laboratories is specialised in audio noise reduction and audio coding. It provides the best audio technology to cinemas to enhance viewer experience. Broadcast and mobile licensing are the two major contributors to its revenue.
Sony’s revenues get major contribution from Sony pictures. It has slowed down in the previous quarters due to the acquisition of Bad Wolf and Industrial Media.
Lions Gate has been focusing on OTT content lately but their motion picture revenues have also jumped in recent months due to cooling down of macroeconomic conditions.
With big movies like Fast X, The Little Mermaid and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 slated to release in the coming quarter, all the entertainment companies are expected to boost their revenues . These highly anticipated movies encourage viewers to come to cinema halls in the age of online-streaming platforms.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IMAX’s first-quarter 2023 profit is pegged at 14 cents per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 200%. The consensus estimate for 2023 revenues is pegged at $361.84 million, indicating a year-over-year increase of 20.29%.
Where Will Stocks Go…
If Biden Wins? If Trump Wins?
The answers may surprise you.
Since 1950, even after negative midterm years, the market has never had a lower presidential election year. With voters energized and engaged, the market has been almost unrelentingly bullish no matter which party wins!
Now is the time to download Zacks' free Special Report with 5 stocks that offer extreme upside for both Democrats and Republicans…
1. Medical manufacturer has gained +11,000% in the last 15 years.
2. Rental company is absolutely crushing its sector.
3. Energy powerhouse plans to grow its already large dividend by 25%.
4. Aerospace and defense standout just landed a potentially $80 billion contract.
5. Giant Chipmaker is building huge plants in the U.S.
Hurry, Download Special Report FREE >>
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