Hyster-Yale (HY) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, provides lift trucks, attachments, parts, fleet management services, and technology and energy solutions worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Hyster-Yale, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$33.88 |
| 52 Week High | US$44.55 |
| 52 Week Low | US$26.41 |
| Beta | 1.66 |
| 1 Month Change | -15.81% |
| 3 Month Change | -11.26% |
| 1 Year Change | -18.34% |
| 3 Year Change | -29.17% |
| 5 Year Change | -56.33% |
| Change since IPO | -20.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 20
Hyster-Yale: Stabilizing Bookings, But Recovery Risks Remain Elevated
Summary Hyster-Yale, Inc. (HY) reported a challenging Q1'26, with revenue down 13%, negative EBITDA, and a $26 million operating loss driven by tariffs and an unfavorable product mix. I rate Hyster shares a Hold due to looming Q2 trough, significant tariff uncertainty, and high leverage requiring a timely recovery for normalization. Bookings and backlog show early signs of stabilization, but translating this into higher shipments and profitability in H2 remains uncertain. Valuation appears cheap on normalized earnings, but downside risk persists if recovery or tariff relief falters before leverage is reduced. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 24
HY: Future Returns Will Rely On Margins And Completed Share Repurchase
Analysts have maintained their Hyster-Yale price target at $47.00, with only small adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions supporting this unchanged view. What's in the News Hyster-Yale completed a share repurchase of 106,314 shares, representing 0.61% of the company, for a total of $5.76 million under the buyback program announced on November 18, 2024 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 10
HY: Future Returns Will Rely On Margins And Share Repurchase Discipline
Analysts have raised their price target on Hyster-Yale from $36.50 to $47.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E that have changed their view of the shares. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Hyster-Yale reported no share repurchases under its existing buyback program, with 0 shares repurchased for $0 million in that period (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 21
HY: Future Returns Will Rely On Margins As CFO Resignation Approaches
Analysts have kept their $36.50 price target for Hyster-Yale steady, citing only slight shifts in the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin outlook, and future P/E estimates that, in their view, do not materially change the stock's valuation profile. What's in the News Hyster-Yale, Inc.Narrative Update • Feb 06
HY: Future Returns Will Depend On Margins As CFO Exit Nears
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Hyster-Yale at $36.50, applying a slightly lower discount rate and marginally higher profit margin assumptions. Together, these adjustments reflect a modestly more confident view of the company’s risk profile and earnings power without changing the overall price target level.Narrative Update • Jan 22
HY: Future Returns Will Depend On Margin Execution And CFO Departure
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Hyster-Yale at $36.50. The unchanged target reflects updated discount rate assumptions, modest revisions to revenue expectations, slightly higher projected profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 08
HY: Future Returns Will Rely On Margin Gains And CFO Transition
Narrative Update on Hyster-Yale Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Hyster-Yale unchanged at $36.50, with small adjustments to the discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions guiding the refreshed price target rationale. What's in the News On December 11, 2025, Hyster-Yale reported that Chief Financial Officer Scott A.Narrative Update • Dec 24
HY: Future Returns Will Rely On Improving Margins Amid Leadership Transition
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hyster-Yale, citing more conservative assumptions on revenue growth and valuation multiples, even as profit margin expectations have risen. This has resulted in a modestly lower fair value estimate near $36.50 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 10
HY: Future Returns Will Depend On Stable Margins And Completed Buybacks
Narrative Update Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Hyster-Yale to 36.50 dollars, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk and a marginally improved long term earnings outlook, while keeping core growth and margin assumptions essentially unchanged. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 106,314 shares, representing about 0.61% of outstanding shares, totaling approximately 5.76 million dollars under the buyback program announced on November 18, 2024 (company disclosure) No additional shares were repurchased between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, leaving the latest buyback tranche inactive during the quarter (company disclosure) The completion of the authorized repurchase program may modestly support earnings per share through a smaller share count, while limiting near term capital returns unless a new authorization is approved (company disclosure) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at 36.50 dollars per share, indicating no revision to the central valuation estimate.Analysis Article • Dec 04
Here's Why Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Nov 26
HY: Profit Margin Improvements Will Drive Shares Higher Moving Forward
Narrative Update on Hyster-Yale: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Hyster-Yale downward from $45.00 to $36.50. This change is due to adjustments in long-term growth rates and profit margin expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 07
HY: Positive Revenue Outlook And E-Commerce Trends Will Support Shares
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Hyster-Yale downward from $50 to $45. This reflects updated assumptions about revenue growth and profitability in their latest outlook.Analysis Article • Aug 14
Hyster-Yale's (NYSE:HY) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
NYSE:HY 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Hyster-Yale's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Narrative Update • Aug 08
Global E-commerce And Automation Will Spark Rebound
Despite a modest improvement in revenue growth forecasts and a notable decrease in future P/E, the consensus analyst price target for Hyster-Yale has been downgraded from $56.00 to $50.00. What's in the News Hyster-Yale provided guidance for modestly higher third quarter operating profit due to increased sales volume and manufacturing efficiency, but expects full-year 2025 results below strong 2024 performance.Analysis Article • Apr 04
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Hyster-Yale, Inc.'s (NYSE:HY) Low P/E
Hyster-Yale, Inc.'s ( NYSE:HY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 4.6x might make it look like a strong buy right...Seeking Alpha • Feb 27
Hyster-Yale: A Hidden Industrial Gem Set To Ride The Automation Wave
Summary Hyster-Yale is well-positioned for growth with strong demand for lift trucks, strategic investments in autonomous technology, and vertical integration through acquisitions of Bolzoni and Nuvera Fuel Cells. The company benefits from favorable industrial trends, particularly in North America, and is poised to capitalize on rising demand in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Financial health is robust with increasing revenues, stable profit margins, and effective debt reduction, supporting ongoing investments and R&D. Despite supply chain challenges and a weak EMEA market, Hyster-Yale's strategic moves and favorable industry trends justify a BUY recommendation with an 11.33% upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 17
Does Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Jan 09
Hyster-Yale: Asymmetrical Payoff For Short-Term Alpha After Market Punishment (Rating Upgrade)
Summary I am turning more constructive on Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. given its current valuation of 5x EBIT and potential for upside correction. HY's stock has suffered from overly pessimistic investor expectations, trading at an 80% discount to the sector despite comparable industry performance. Management's efforts to improve operating ratios and shed capital have positioned HY for potential margin decompression and higher ROICs, supporting a $73-$74/share valuation. The risk/reward calculus is thus skewed to the upside, justifying a tactical buy to capture the convergence of price to value with limited downside risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 12
Little Excitement Around Hyster-Yale, Inc.'s (NYSE:HY) Earnings
Hyster-Yale, Inc.'s ( NYSE:HY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.2x might make it look like a strong buy right...Analysis Article • Nov 08
Hyster-Yale, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Hyster-Yale, Inc. ( NYSE:HY ), given that the company fell short of...Analysis Article • Oct 24
At US$65.21, Is It Time To Put Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE:HY) On Your Watch List?
While Hyster-Yale, Inc. ( NYSE:HY ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price...Seeking Alpha • Oct 23
Hyster-Yale: Besides Improved FCF Prospects, Not Too Enthused About Going Long
Summary Hyster-Yale has experienced significant volatility in 2024, and is currently underperforming other small-caps and industrial stocks on a YTD basis. Gross and operating margins which have been quite resilient are expected to come off in Q3, whilst we remain concerned about the rapid decline in the backlog. Better working capital management, particularly on the inventory front, coupled with a lower cadence of CAPEX, could result in a marked improvement in cash flow generation in H2-24. Over a two year time frame, Hyster does not offer compelling earnings growth, but it still priced at a hefty P/E premium. The current yield looks sub-par and the risk-reward on the long-term chart does not look too appealing. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 20
Does Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
New Narrative • Sep 15
Advanced Tech And Clean Energy Ventures Promise Growth Amid Shrinking Margins And Market Challenges
Transitioning to a solutions-based focus with advanced on-truck technologies could significantly enhance revenue per unit by adding complex value.Seeking Alpha • Aug 15
Hyster-Yale Appeals To My Small-Cap/Value Roots, But It Isn't Yet Buyable
Summary I’ve written a lot lately about big-time growth stocks. But my roots are in small-cap value, and Hyster-Yale takes me back to that. But as many find out later in life, going home can be hard. Although potentially exciting as they grow up, small caps are inherently volatile… and value stocks are usually cheap for good reasons. I see terrific opportunities for Hyster-Yale, and I want to buy… but not now (perhaps around mid-2025). Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 14
Benign Growth For Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE:HY) Underpins Its Share Price
Hyster-Yale, Inc.'s ( NYSE:HY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.9x might make it look like a strong buy right...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Is Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE:HY) Trading At A 27% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Hyster-Yale fair value estimate is US$96.87 Hyster-Yale's...Analysis Article • Jun 26
Should You Think About Buying Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE:HY) Now?
Hyster-Yale, Inc. ( NYSE:HY ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...Shareholder Returns
| HY | US Machinery | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 9.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| 1Y | -18.3% | 41.3% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: HY underperformed the US Machinery industry which returned 41.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HY underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HY volatility | |
|---|---|
| HY Average Weekly Movement | 7.9% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: HY has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HY's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7,500 | Rajiv Prasad | www.hyster-yale.com |
Hyster-Yale, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides lift trucks, attachments, parts, fleet management services, and technology and energy solutions worldwide. The company manufactures components, such as frames, masts, and transmissions; and assembles lift trucks. It markets its products primarily under the Hyster, Yale, and Nuvera brands to independent Hyster and Yale retail dealerships.
Hyster-Yale, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| HY fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$606.99m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$99.20m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.65b |
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P/S Ratio-6.1x
P/E RatioIs HY overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HY income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.65b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.07b |
| Gross Profit | US$579.90m |
| Other Expenses | US$679.10m |
| Earnings | -US$99.20m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -5.54 |
| Gross Margin | 15.87% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.71% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 112.1% |
How did HY perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.3%
Current Dividend Yield-26%
Payout RatioDoes HY pay a reliable dividends?
See HY dividend history and benchmarks| Hyster-Yale dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 16 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 5 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 20 days |
Does HY pay a reliable dividends?
See HY dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 10:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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
Hyster-Yale, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 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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| Mircea Dobre | Baird |
| Sebastian Kuenne | Berenberg |
| Edward Jackson | Northland Capital Markets |