Moving iMage Technologies, Inc.
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About the company
Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. (MITQ) operates as a comprehensive digital cinema enterprise, delivering a wide spectrum of solutions to the motion picture exhibition industry both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in the conceptualization, manufacturing, integration, setup, and distribution of both proprietary innovations and custom-engineered equipment, alongside mainstream off-the-shelf cinema products.
- CEO
- Philip L. Rafnson
- IPO
- 2021
- Employees
- 25
- HQ
- Fountain Valley, CA, US
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- Market Cap
- $5.37M
- P/E
- -40.00
- PEG
- -0.14
- P/S
- 0.29
- P/B
- 1.10
- EV/EBITDA
- 56.92
- Div Yield
- 0.00%
- Gross Margin
- 28.01%
- Op Margin
- -2.03%
- Net Margin
- -0.84%
- ROE
- -3.12%
- ROIC
- -6.47%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $18.15M-9.9%
- Gross Profit
- $4.57M-2.3%
- Op Income
- $-1,086,000
- Net Income
- $-948,000+30.9%
- EPS
- $-0.10+26.4%
- OCF Growth
- +154.9%
- FCF Growth
- +154.1%
- 52W High
- $1.66
- 52W Low
- $0.42
- 50D MA
- $0.57
- 200D MA
- $0.63
- Beta
- 0.74
- RSI (14)
- 47
- Avg Volume
- 50.09K
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Moving iMage’s Q3 was slightly weaker on revenue but stronger on margins, helped by early DCS Loudspeaker sales and a constructive Q4 outlook.· May 14, 2026
- Q3 revenue fell 4.9% to $3.4 million, but gross profit rose 11% to $1.2 million and gross margin improved to 34.8% from 29.8%.
- DCS Cinema Loudspeaker contributed $460,000 of revenue in its first full quarter under MiT, with backlog of about $375,000.
- Operating loss narrowed to $134,000 from $270,000 a year ago, and net loss improved to $122,000, or $0.01 per share.
- Management said the DCS acquisition is opening international distributor relationships and could expand MiT’s addressable market beyond its core business.
- Q4 revenue is expected to be approximately $5.3 million, supported by spring seasonality and stronger DCS sales.
MiT reported Q3 2026 revenue of $3.4 million, down 4.9% year over year. Gross profit was $1.2 million, up 11%, and gross margin expanded to 34.8% from 29.8% in Q3 2025. Operating loss improved to $134,000 versus $270,000 last year, and net loss improved to $122,000, or $0.01 per share, versus $240,000, or $0.02 per share. DCS sales were $460,000 in the quarter, up from $17,000 in Q2 2026, and backlog stood at approximately $375,000, with most expected to ship before June 30, 2026. On the balance sheet, working capital was $4.3 million, net cash was $2.3 million, and the company had no long-term debt. For Q4 2026, MiT expects revenue of approximately $5.3 million.
Phil Rafnson said Q3 reflected a relatively stable revenue profile but slower-than-usual customer project activity in a seasonally soft period. He framed the DCS Cinema Loudspeaker acquisition as strategically important, citing positive customer reception and early proof of market opportunity from first-quarter revenue under MiT. He also pointed to CinemaCon feedback, a favorable feature film pipeline, and the company’s cost structure as reasons MiT is positioned for improving results.
Bart Bedard highlighted that Q3 revenue declined 4.9% to $3.4 million, while gross profit increased 11% to $1.2 million and gross margin expanded to 34.8% due largely to higher-margin DCS inventory sales. Operating expense was relatively flat at $1.32 million, helping reduce operating loss to $134,000 and net loss to $122,000, or $0.01 per share. He said working capital was $4.3 million, net cash was $2.3 million, inventory was $3.18 million, and MiT has no long-term debt. He also said the recent $3 million decline in net cash versus Q2 was partly offset by higher inventory and that Q4 revenue should be about $5.3 million.
There were no analyst questions on the call. Before Q&A, management corrected the DCS sales figure from $290,000 to $460,000, emphasizing that the higher number was the accurate Q3 result. The absence of questions meant there was no additional pushback on seasonality, cash usage, or the pace of DCS integration.
The quarter showed clear margin improvement even with softer sales, suggesting the business mix is benefiting from DCS. Management sounded confident that DCS, international distributors, PLF audio demand, and the xenon-to-laser refresh cycle can drive better results ahead, and they guided Q4 revenue materially above Q3.
Core business activity was described as slower than usual in a seasonally weak period, and revenue still declined year over year. Net cash fell to $2.3 million from $5.4 million a year earlier, with management citing the DCS acquisition, inventory build, and a customer installation timing issue as pressures. DCS is still early, and future results depend on sustained adoption and shipping the current backlog.
AI summary of the company's earnings call · Paraphrased · Not investment advice
- Free Float
- 66.0%
- Shares Outstanding
- 9.94M
- Float Shares
- 6.56M
of shares held by institutions
13 13F filers
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 154.98K | 0 |
Held by 4 ETFs
Biggest fund positions in MITQ by dollar value.
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 24 | GODFREY FRANCOIS | other | 200,000 |
| Oct 30, 24 | GODFREY FRANCOIS | other | 0 |
| Sep 25, 24 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 1,068 |
| Sep 12, 24 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 2,186 |
| Aug 8, 24 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 971 |
| Jul 22, 24 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 861 |
| May 10, 24 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 3,468 |
| Mar 12, 24 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 2,922 |
| Feb 12, 24 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 2,765 |
| Nov 13, 23 | ANDERSON SCOTT LLOYD | other | 2,337 |
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zacks.com · May 20
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seekingalpha.com · May 14
Moving iMage Technologies Reports Revenue of $3.39M for Seasonally Soft Q3, Bolstered by DCS Cinema Loudspeaker Shipments; Hosts Call Today at 11am ET
newsfilecorp.com · May 14
Moving iMage Technologies Hosts Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Conference Call May 14, 2026 at 11am ET
newsfilecorp.com · May 13
Moving iMage Technologies Names Bart Bedard as CFO
newsfilecorp.com · Apr 30
Moving iMage Showcases DCS Cinema Loudspeaker and LEA Amplifier PLF Lines at CinemaCon Booth 427J; Hosts Investor Open House April 15th
feeds.newsfilecorp.com · Apr 6
Moving iMage Secures Three Year DCS Cinema Loudspeaker Commitment with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Launches Auditorium Upgrades at Two Locations
newsfilecorp.com · Mar 25
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