Business Description
Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company provides hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, and digital power and motion control systems. It serves diverse industries, including manufacturing, transportation, energy, aerospace, and entertainment.
Financial Statements
In thousands, USD
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | 1,193,451 | 963,027 | 1,013,540 | 936,240 |
| Cost of Sales | 834,020 | 637,347 | 638,702 | 594,141 |
| Gross Profit | 359,431 | 325,680 | 374,838 | 342,099 |
| Selling Expenses | 133,579 | 110,043 | 105,341 | 102,528 |
| General and Administrative Expenses | 178,325 | 107,249 | 106,760 | 94,794 |
| Research and Development Expenses | 21,409 | 23,869 | 26,193 | 20,935 |
| Net Gain on Sales of Businesses | (103,306) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loss on Impairment of Goodwill | 200,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amortization of Intangibles | 48,757 | 29,946 | 29,396 | 26,001 |
| Operating Profit | (119,333) | 54,573 | 107,148 | 97,841 |
| Interest and Debt Expense | (61,145) | (32,426) | (37,957) | (27,942) |
| Cost of Debt Refinancing | (24,185) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investment Income, Net | 2,182 | 1,302 | 1,759 | 315 |
| Foreign Currency Exchange Loss (Gain), Net | (5,551) | (3,179) | (1,826) | 2,189 |
| Other (Income) Expense, Net | 1,525 | (25,775) | (7,597) | 2,072 |
| Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | (206,507) | (5,505) | 61,527 | 74,475 |
| Provision for Income Taxes | 22,930 | (367) | 14,902 | 26,046 |
| Consolidated Net Income | (229,437) | (5,138) | 46,625 | 48,429 |
| Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | (98) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Columbus McKinnon | (229,535) | (5,138) | 46,625 | 48,429 |
| Less: Net Loss Attributable to Preferred Stockholders | (17,050) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders | (212,485) | (5,138) | 46,625 | 48,429 |
| Basic EPS | (7.40) | (0.18) | 1.62 | 1.69 |
| Diluted EPS | (7.40) | (0.18) | 1.61 | 1.68 |
| Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 28,714 | 28,738 | 28,728 | 28,600 |
| Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 28,714 | 28,738 | 29,026 | 28,818 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 96,562 | 53,683 | 114,126 | 133,176 |
| Total Cash and Cash Equivalents | 96,562 | 53,683 | 114,126 | 133,176 |
| Accounts Receivable | 380,198 | 165,481 | 171,186 | 151,451 |
| Total Trade Receivables | 380,198 | 165,481 | 171,186 | 151,451 |
| Inventories | 609,030 | 198,598 | 186,091 | 179,359 |
| Other Current Assets | 95,071 | 48,007 | 42,752 | 32,254 |
| Total Current Assets | 1,180,861 | 465,769 | 514,155 | 496,240 |
| Net Property, Plant & Equipment | 408,508 | 106,164 | 106,395 | 94,360 |
| Net Intangible Assets | 1,609,662 | 356,562 | 385,634 | 362,537 |
| Goodwill | 1,408,640 | 710,807 | 710,334 | 644,629 |
| Long-Term Investments | 10,223 | 10,112 | 11,447 | 10,368 |
| Other Long-Term Assets | 166,809 | 89,374 | 97,980 | 90,321 |
| Total Assets | 4,784,703 | 1,738,788 | 1,825,945 | 1,698,455 |
| Accounts Payable | 168,907 | 93,273 | 83,118 | 76,736 |
| Accrued Expenses | 249,009 | 113,907 | 127,973 | 124,317 |
| Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | 166,418 | 50,739 | 50,670 | 40,604 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 584,334 | 257,919 | 261,761 | 241,657 |
| Long-Term Debt | 2,226,589 | 420,236 | 479,566 | 430,988 |
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | 525,151 | 178,538 | 202,555 | 192,013 |
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | 2,751,740 | 598,774 | 682,121 | 623,001 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,336,074 | 856,693 | 943,882 | 864,658 |
| Preferred Stock | 789,845 | — | — | — |
| Common Stock | 287 | 286 | 288 | 286 |
| Treasury Stock | (11,000) | (11,000) | (1,001) | (1,001) |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 540,536 | 531,750 | 527,125 | 515,797 |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | (6,748) | (21,101) | (39,677) | (38,043) |
| Retained Earnings | 135,807 | 382,160 | 395,328 | 356,758 |
| Total Common Shareholders' Equity | 1,448,727 | 882,095 | 882,063 | 833,797 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 1,448,727 | 882,095 | 882,063 | 833,797 |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | 4,784,703 | 1,738,788 | 1,825,945 | 1,698,455 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | (229,535) | (5,138) | 46,625 | 48,429 |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 77,038 | 48,187 | 45,945 | 41,947 |
| Share-Based Compensation Expense | 9,569 | 6,256 | 12,039 | 10,425 |
| Other Adjustments | 122,864 | 21,060 | (56) | 8,739 |
| Changes in Trade Receivables | (10,675) | 4,482 | (14,428) | (4,858) |
| Changes in Inventories | 15,268 | (13,042) | (1,314) | (9,087) |
| Changes in Accounts Payable | (2,646) | 11,144 | 4,748 | (13,964) |
| Changes in Accrued Expenses | (129,800) | (250) | (9,583) | 9,150 |
| Changes in Other Operating Activities | 1,706 | (27,087) | (16,778) | (7,145) |
| Cash from Operating Activities | (146,211) | 45,612 | 67,198 | 83,636 |
| Capital Expenditure | (17,859) | (21,411) | (24,813) | (12,632) |
| Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment | 3,257 | 139 | — | 373 |
| Purchases of Investments | (3,174) | (3,676) | (4,076) | (4,021) |
| Proceeds from Sale of Investments | 3,535 | 5,057 | 3,526 | 3,651 |
| Payments for Business Acquisitions | (2,627,389) | — | (108,145) | (1,616) |
| Proceeds from Business Divestments | 183,976 | — | — | — |
| Other Investing Activities | — | — | 144 | 313 |
| Cash from Investing Activities | (2,457,654) | (19,891) | (133,364) | (13,932) |
| Issuance of Long-Term Debt | 2,590,000 | — | 120,000 | — |
| Repayments of Long-Term Debt | (616,177) | (60,670) | (60,604) | (40,550) |
| Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt | 1,973,823 | (60,670) | 59,396 | (40,550) |
| Issuance of Common Shares | 30 | 371 | 1,600 | 713 |
| Repurchases of Common Shares | — | (10,000) | — | (1,001) |
| Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares | 30 | (9,629) | 1,600 | (288) |
| Issuance of Preferred Shares | 780,978 | — | — | — |
| Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Preferred Shares | 780,978 | — | — | — |
| Common Share Dividends Paid | (8,037) | (8,042) | (8,044) | (8,008) |
| Other Financing Activities | (93,380) | (8,406) | (4,751) | (1,141) |
| Cash from Financing Activities | 2,653,414 | (86,747) | 48,201 | (49,987) |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | (6,459) | 583 | (1,085) | (1,931) |
| Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 43,090 | (60,443) | (19,050) | 17,786 |
Key Metrics & Ratios
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $418M |
| P/E | -1.96x |
| P/S | 0.35x |
| EV/EBITDA | -82.85x |
| Return on Equity | -19.7% |
| Return on Invested Capital | -4.6% |
| Current Ratio | 2.02x |
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
| Free Cash Flow Margin | -13.7% |
Margins
Gross margin
30.1%
Operating margin
-10.0%
Net margin
-38.5%
Quarterly Trend
| Quarter | Revenue | YoY growth | Operating margin | Operating income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | $531M | +125.3% | -3.3% | $-18M |
| Q4 2026 | $438M | +77.3% | -35.0% | $-153M |
| Q3 2026 | $259M | +10.5% | 6.3% | $16M |
| Q2 2026 | $261M | +7.7% | 4.7% | $12M |
| Q1 2026 | $236M | — | 2.3% | $5M |
| Q4 2025 | $247M | — | 2.0% | $5M |
| Q3 2025 | $234M | — | 7.6% | $18M |
| Q2 2025 | $242M | — | 4.5% | $11M |
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