Columbus McKinnon Posts Strong Fiscal Q3 2026 Results

Columbus Mckinnon ( (CMCO) ) has shared an update.

On February 9, 2026, Columbus McKinnon reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025, posting net sales of $258.7 million, up 10.5% year over year, driven by higher volume, pricing and favorable currency, with particular strength in U.S. lifting, linear motion and automation. Orders rose 11% to $247.4 million, backlog climbed 15% to $341.6 million, and GAAP net income increased 51% to $6.0 million, even as margins compressed, while management highlighted strong cash generation, a healthy opportunity funnel, macro caution in EMEA, and the strategic completion of the Kito Crosby acquisition to enhance customer offerings, realize synergies and accelerate debt reduction.

The most recent analyst rating on (CMCO) stock is a Hold with a $23.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Columbus Mckinnon stock, see the CMCO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CMCO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CMCO is a Neutral.

The score is primarily supported by improving financial stability and cash generation, plus strong technical momentum. These positives are tempered by an expensive valuation (very high P/E) and added leverage/execution risk from the large, debt-financed Kito Crosby acquisition, alongside tariff-related headwinds.

To see Spark’s full report on CMCO stock, click here.

More about Columbus Mckinnon

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, listed on Nasdaq as CMCO, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling. The company focuses on lifting, linear motion, precision conveyance and automation products, serving customers across North America and EMEA with both short-cycle and project-related applications.

Average Trading Volume: 307,148

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $653.9M

Learn more about CMCO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.