Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Stock Overview
Designs, manufactures, and markets motion solutions for moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$14.28 |
| 52 Week High | US$24.40 |
| 52 Week Low | US$13.31 |
| Beta | 1.38 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.10% |
| 3 Month Change | -28.10% |
| 1 Year Change | -20.13% |
| 3 Year Change | -60.96% |
| 5 Year Change | -72.78% |
| Change since IPO | -8.24% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • May 16
At US$14.28, Is It Time To Put Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO) On Your Watch List?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention...
Narrative Update • May 01
CMCO: New Preferred Shares And Guidance Reset Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts kept their average price target for Columbus McKinnon steady at $30.00, with updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These updates suggest a refined but directionally unchanged view of the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 17
CMCO: New Preferred Shares Will Shape Future Upside After Guidance Reset
Analysts have maintained their $30.00 price target for Columbus McKinnon, citing only minor adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially change their view on the stock’s valuation. What's in the News Columbus McKinnon reported that between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for $0 under its ongoing share buyback, while confirming completion of 323,735 shares repurchased for $10.95 million under the program announced on March 26, 2019 (Company filing).Narrative Update • Apr 02
CMCO: New Preferred Shares Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Columbus McKinnon to $30.00 from $30.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the headline target level unchanged. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 323,735 shares, representing 1.13% of shares, for a total of $10.95 million under the buyback program announced on March 26, 2019, with no shares repurchased between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 16
At US$14.28, Is It Time To Put Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO) On Your Watch List?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention...Narrative Update • May 01
CMCO: New Preferred Shares And Guidance Reset Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts kept their average price target for Columbus McKinnon steady at $30.00, with updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These updates suggest a refined but directionally unchanged view of the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 17
CMCO: New Preferred Shares Will Shape Future Upside After Guidance Reset
Analysts have maintained their $30.00 price target for Columbus McKinnon, citing only minor adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially change their view on the stock’s valuation. What's in the News Columbus McKinnon reported that between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for $0 under its ongoing share buyback, while confirming completion of 323,735 shares repurchased for $10.95 million under the program announced on March 26, 2019 (Company filing).Narrative Update • Apr 02
CMCO: New Preferred Shares Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Columbus McKinnon to $30.00 from $30.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the headline target level unchanged. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 323,735 shares, representing 1.13% of shares, for a total of $10.95 million under the buyback program announced on March 26, 2019, with no shares repurchased between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 19
CMCO: New Preferred Shares Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts are maintaining their price target on Columbus McKinnon at $30.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that leave their overall valuation view unchanged. What's in the News Withdrew standalone fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, citing uncertainty around the timing of a pending divestiture, regulatory limits on information sharing with Kito Crosby before closing, and integration of Kito Crosby financial processes.
Narrative Update • Mar 05
CMCO: Fair Outlook Will Weigh Pending Divestiture And New Preferred Share Structure
Analysts have lifted their price target for Columbus McKinnon from $15.00 to $20.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations that they believe better reflect the company’s current outlook. What's in the News Columbus McKinnon withdrew standalone earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, citing (1) uncertainty around the timing of the pending divestiture of U.S. power chain hoist and chain operations, (2) regulatory limits on information sharing with Kito Crosby before closing, and (3) the integration of Kito Crosby financial processes (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 19
CMCO: Kito Crosby Integration And New Preferred Shares Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have revised their price target for Columbus McKinnon from $34.00 to $30.00, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Columbus McKinnon withdrew standalone earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, citing uncertainty tied to the recently completed Kito Crosby acquisition, the pending divestiture of U.S. power chain hoist and chain operations, regulatory limits on information sharing, and integration of Kito Crosby financial processes (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Feb 11
Columbus McKinnon: Now The Heavy Lifting Begins
Summary Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) made a bold, high-leverage acquisition of Kito Crosby, transforming its scale but straining its balance sheet and raising execution risk. CMCO delivered a strong fiscal Q3 with 10% revenue growth and 8% organic growth, outperforming peers amid a short-cycle industrial recovery. Roughly two-thirds of CMCO's end-markets are looking stronger for 2026. Future upside hinges on achieving ambitious synergy targets and margin expansion; leverage will amplify both potential gains and downside risk. I can argue for a fair value of $29 per share, but valuation is highly sensitive to synergy realization and free cash flow margin improvement. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 31
Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.07
Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.07 per share on the 23rd...Analysis Article • Jan 09
Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Nov 06
Columbus McKinnon's (NASDAQ:CMCO) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
Columbus McKinnon Corporation's ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.07
Columbus McKinnon Corporation's ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.07 per share on 17th of...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Shareholders May Be Wary Of Increasing Columbus McKinnon Corporation's (NASDAQ:CMCO) CEO Compensation Package
NasdaqGS:CMCO 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Columbus McKinnon's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.07
Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) will pay a dividend of $0.07 on the 18th of August. Based on this...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Is Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 16
Improved Revenues Required Before Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO) Stock's 30% Jump Looks Justified
Those holding Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded...Seeking Alpha • Mar 26
Columbus McKinnon: Crane Collapse Post Kito Crosby Deal
Summary Columbus McKinnon announced a highly leveraged $2.7 billion acquisition of Kito Crosby, doubling sales but increasing net debt to over $2.3 billion. The deal involves significant risks, including debt, aggressive synergy estimates and potential dilution from convertible preferred equity, making the stock highly volatile. Despite potential earnings improvements over time, shares plunged from $35 to $20, reflecting market concerns over the complex and aggressive transaction. Given the elevated risks and uncertain economic conditions, I recommend avoiding the common stock. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 28
Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.07
The board of Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.07 per share...Seeking Alpha • Jan 25
Columbus McKinnon: Remaining Bullish On Long-Term Growth
Summary Successful investing requires a long-term focus, even if it means being on the wrong side of a trade temporarily, as with Columbus McKinnon Corporation. Despite recent declines in revenue and profitability, Columbus McKinnon remains a 'buy' due to management's commitment to long-term growth and appealing share prices. Management's strategy includes organic and inorganic growth, cost-cutting, and productivity improvements, aiming for significant revenue and EBITDA margin increases by the 2027 fiscal year. Potential risks include economic downturns and geopolitical issues, but shares are attractively priced based on forward-looking management plans, justifying a 'buy' rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 17
Columbus McKinnon Corporation's (NASDAQ:CMCO) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Nov 25
What Does Columbus McKinnon Corporation's (NASDAQ:CMCO) Share Price Indicate?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Nov 06
Some May Be Optimistic About Columbus McKinnon's (NASDAQ:CMCO) Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Columbus McKinnon Corporation's ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) shareholders over the last week...Analysis Article • Oct 25
Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.07
Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.07 per share on the 18th...Analysis Article • Oct 23
Here's Why Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Optimizing Operations And Navigating Risks To Fuel Strong Margins And Market Expansion
Consolidation efforts and strategic investments in high-demand sectors suggest significant future cost savings and potential revenue increases from new market captures.Analysis Article • Sep 06
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Columbus McKinnon's estimated fair value is US$58.44 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Seeking Alpha • Aug 21
Unloved Columbus McKinnon Deserves Another Look Ahead Of A Short-Cycle Recovery
Summary Columbus McKinnon's fiscal Q1 results showed minimal revenue growth, driven by pricing, with slight volume contraction. Gross margin improved, and EBITDA beat modestly, but operating margin was pressured by facility transition costs. Orders declined, reflecting weaker end-market conditions, but short-cycle markets may be nearing the bottom of the cycle, giving CMCO leverage to market recoveries and expansion into new markets. The Street seems to be underrating the value of the company's mix shift toward precision conveyance, automation, and industrial motion, as these are key enabling technologies for factory automation. Mid-single-digit revenue growth and further margin leverage (delivering nearly 10% FCF growth) can support a fair value in the high $40s. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 06
Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.07
The board of Columbus McKinnon Corporation ( NASDAQ:CMCO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.07 per share...Shareholder Returns
| CMCO | US Machinery | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -9.2% | -3.7% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | -20.1% | 36.8% | 24.1% |
Return vs Industry: CMCO underperformed the US Machinery industry which returned 36.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CMCO underperformed the US Market which returned 24.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CMCO volatility | |
|---|---|
| CMCO Average Weekly Movement | 7.0% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 6.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CMCO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CMCO's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 3,478 | David Wilson | www.cmco.com |
Columbus McKinnon Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets motion solutions for moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials worldwide. It offers manual and electric chain hoists, electric wire rope hoists, hand-operated hoists, winches, lever tools, and air-powered hoists, as well as explosion-protected and custom engineered hoists; high-precision conveying systems solutions which includes low profile, flexible chain, large scale, sanitary, and vertical elevation conveyor systems, as well as pallet system conveyors and accumulation systems; and power control and delivery systems and solutions. The company also provides AC and DC digital motion control systems for underground coal mining equipment; alloy and carbon steel chain; load chain; hooks, shackles, Hammerloks, and master links; and carbon steel forged and stamped products, such as load binders, logging tools, and other securing devices.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| CMCO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$405.78m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$6.01m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.00b |
67.5x
P/E Ratio0.4x
P/S RatioIs CMCO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CMCO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.00b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$658.02m |
| Gross Profit | US$344.49m |
| Other Expenses | US$338.48m |
| Earnings | US$6.01m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.21 |
| Gross Margin | 34.36% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.60% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 48.3% |
How did CMCO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.0%
Current Dividend Yield134%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 13:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Columbus McKinnon Corporation is covered by 10 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jonathan Tanwanteng | CJS Securities, Inc. |
| Gary Farber | CL King & Associates, Inc. |
| Gregory Palm | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |