The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While there were positive developments such as order growth, increased backlog, and strategic acquisitions, challenges such as declining sales, significant tariff impacts, and a tough macroeconomic environment were highlighted. The company's proactive measures and strategic focus offer optimism, but immediate challenges remain.

Company Guidance

During the Columbus McKinnon First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported that orders increased by 2% year-over-year to $259 million, with a notable 8% growth in project-related orders, particularly strong in the EMEA region. However, short-cycle orders experienced a decline of 4% due to surcharges and tariffs. The backlog grew by $67 million, or 23%, to $360 million, offsetting short-cycle market softness. Sales for Q1 were slightly ahead of expectations at $235.9 million, down 2% from the previous year, with gross profit impacted by $4.2 million due to tariffs. The company reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2026, expecting flat to slightly up net sales growth and adjusted EPS growth. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, Columbus McKinnon remains focused on strategic initiatives, including its pending acquisition of Kito Crosby, while targeting tariff cost neutrality by the second half of fiscal 2026 and margin neutrality by fiscal 2027.

Increased Backlog

The backlog increased by $67 million, or 23% year-over-year, reaching $360 million due to longer-cycle project orders.

Order Growth

Orders grew by 2% year-over-year to a total of $259 million, with 8% growth in project-related orders, particularly strong in EMEA.

Adjusted EPS Exceeds Expectations

Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was slightly ahead of expectations, reaffirming guidance for the full year.

Price Increases Implemented

Price increases have been implemented in the U.S., effective July 10, expected to be realized over the next few quarters.

Acquisition of Kito Crosby

The pending acquisition of Kito Crosby is expected to scale the business, expand customer capabilities, and accelerate the Intelligent Motion strategy.

Strong Performance in Targeted Markets

Strength in vertical end markets like battery production, e-commerce, food and beverage, and aerospace.

Columbus Mckinnon (CMCO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CMCO Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 29, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.54 / -	0.7	―	―	―
Jul 30, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.47 / 0.50	0.62	-19.35% (-0.12)
May 28, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.57 / 0.60	0.75	-20.00% (-0.15)
Feb 10, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.71 / 0.56	0.74	-24.32% (-0.18)
Oct 30, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.70 / 0.70	0.76	-7.89% (-0.06)
Jul 31, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.61 / 0.62	0.62	0.00% (0.00)
May 29, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.84 / 0.75	0.8	-6.25% (-0.05)
Jan 31, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.68 / 0.74	0.72	2.78% (+0.02)
Nov 01, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.70 / 0.76	0.73	4.11% (+0.03)
Aug 02, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.62 / 0.62	0.69	-10.14% (-0.07)

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CMCO Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 30, 2025	$16.78	$14.41	-14.12%
May 28, 2025	$17.69	$15.60	-11.81%
Feb 10, 2025	$35.14	$20.67	-41.18%
Oct 30, 2024	$31.80	$31.70	-0.31%

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Columbus Mckinnon Corp. (CMCO) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 29, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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CMCO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.54.

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