The earnings call reflected a mixed performance with significant achievements in order growth and backlog increase, but also challenges in sales decline and tariff impacts. While the company managed to slightly exceed EPS expectations and maintain strong market opportunities, the financial metrics were affected by external factors like tariffs and macroeconomic conditions.

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Q2 2026

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, Columbus McKinnon reported a year-over-year order growth of 2%, reaching $259 million, largely driven by an 8% increase in project-related orders and notable strength in the EMEA region. The company's backlog rose by $67 million or 23% compared to the prior year, totaling $360 million. However, short-cycle orders fell by 4% due to the impact of tariffs and price adjustments. Sales amounted to $235.9 million, a 2% decline from the previous year, with a 3% drop in short-cycle sales attributed to the tariff environment and a sluggish macroeconomic recovery in Germany. The company recorded an adjusted EPS of $0.50, slightly surpassing expectations, despite a $0.11 negative impact from tariffs. Columbus McKinnon reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting flat to slightly increased net sales and adjusted EPS growth year-over-year, while aiming for tariff cost neutrality by the second half of the fiscal year. The company also remains optimistic about its pending acquisition of Kito Crosby, expected to close by the end of the calendar year.

Record Backlog Increase

Backlog increased by $67 million or 23% year-over-year to $360 million, driven by long-cycle project orders.

Order Growth in Strategic Markets

Orders grew by 2% year-over-year to $259 million, with 8% growth in project-related orders and strong performance in EMEA.

Adjusted EPS Ahead of Expectations

Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in slightly ahead of expectations at $0.50.

SG&A Expense Management

SG&A expenses were down 5% excluding acquisition-related expenses, contributing to improved cost management.

Positive Market Opportunities

Strong demand and quotation activity in verticals like battery production, e-commerce, food and beverage, aerospace, and defense.

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	$16.86	$14.48	-14.12%
May 28, 2025	$17.78	$15.68	-11.81%
Feb 10, 2025	$35.48	$20.87	-41.18%
Oct 30, 2024	$32.11	$32.00	-0.34%

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Columbus Mckinnon (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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