Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a global provider of intelligent motion solutions and ergonomic lifting equipment, with roots tracing back to its founding in 1875. Headquartered in Amherst, New York, the company has built a reputation for designing, manufacturing and servicing a broad portfolio of hoists, cranes, rigging hardware and motion-control systems. Over its long history, Columbus McKinnon has evolved from producing hand-powered chain hoists to delivering integrated, data-driven lifting and material-handling solutions for diverse industrial needs.

The company’s product suite includes electric and manual chain and wire-rope hoists, ergonomic manipulators, jib and overhead bridge cranes, as well as magnet crane systems and radio remote controls. Columbus McKinnon also offers a range of software-enabled monitoring and safety devices designed to improve productivity, reduce downtime and enhance workplace safety. Through its service organization, the company provides application engineering, field maintenance, training and retrofitting services to support customers throughout the lifetime of their equipment.

Serving a global customer base, Columbus McKinnon operates facilities across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Its end markets span manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, power generation, mining and infrastructure, where precise load control and reliability are critical. The company’s network of sales and distribution partners extends its reach into emerging markets, while its strategic acquisitions of specialized brands have strengthened its position in both mature and high-growth geographies.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Wilson, Columbus McKinnon has pursued a strategy focused on innovation, digitalization and targeted acquisitions. The management team emphasizes continuous product development in line with Industry 4.0 standards, integrating IoT-enabled analytics and predictive-maintenance capabilities into its offerings. With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering long-term customer relationships, Columbus McKinnon aims to build on its heritage of quality and technical expertise in the material-handling industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.23 to $16.94
• 50-Day Range: $13.80 to $18.23
• 52-Week Range: $11.78 to $41.05
• Volume: 317,507 shs
• Average Volume: 381,815 shs
• Market Capitalization: $477.40 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 1.68%
• Price Target: $35.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Columbus McKinnon Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Columbus McKinnon scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 48th out of 183 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Columbus McKinnon has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Columbus McKinnon has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.67%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Columbus McKinnon are expected to grow by 9.67% in the coming year, from $2.69 to $2.95 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Columbus McKinnon is -97.88, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Columbus McKinnon is -97.88, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Columbus McKinnon has a P/B Ratio of 0.54. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.18% of the float of Columbus McKinnon has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Columbus McKinnon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Columbus McKinnon has recently decreased by 15.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Columbus McKinnon pays a meaningful dividend of 1.73%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Columbus McKinnon does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Columbus McKinnon will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.49% next year. This indicates that Columbus McKinnon will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.18% of the float of Columbus McKinnon has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Columbus McKinnon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Columbus McKinnon has recently decreased by 15.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.36

News Sentiment

Columbus McKinnon has a news sentiment score of -0.36. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Columbus McKinnon this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for CMCO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Columbus McKinnon insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $28,920.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.26% of the stock of Columbus McKinnon is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.96% of the stock of Columbus McKinnon is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CMCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CMCO shares performed this year?

Columbus McKinnon's stock was trading at $37.24 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, CMCO shares have decreased by 55.3% and is now trading at $16.64.

How were Columbus McKinnon's earnings last quarter?

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 28th. The industrial products company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.02. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Columbus McKinnon have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Columbus McKinnon: Dorner Mfg Corp, STAHL Cranesystems Inc., Ergomatic Products LLC, Magnetek Inc., Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH, Unified Industries Inc., Hebetechnik Gesellschaft GmbH, and others.

Who are Columbus McKinnon's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Columbus McKinnon include Moody National Bank Trust Division (0.08%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Gregory P Rustowicz, David J Wilson, Mark R Paradowski, Chad R Abraham, Kathryn V Bohl, Lara Mario Y Ramos, Christopher J Stephens, Rebecca Yeung and Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Columbus McKinnon?

Shares of CMCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Columbus McKinnon own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Columbus McKinnon investors own include Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), AU Optronics (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/12 Dividend: 5/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/12 Dividend: 5/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/12/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/28/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - MATL HDLG
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CMCO
• CIK: 1005229
• Web: www.cmworks.com
• Phone: (716) 689-5400
• Fax: 716-689-5644
• Employees: 3,478
• Year Founded: 1875

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Columbus McKinnon: $35.00
• High Price Target: $35.00
• Low Price Target: $35.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +109.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.17)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 6.22
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$5.14 million
• Net Margins: -0.53%
• Pretax Margin: -0.57%
• Return on Equity: 8.13%
• Return on Assets: 4.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.48
• Current Ratio: 1.81
• Quick Ratio: 1.04

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $963.03 million
• Price / Sales: 0.50
• Cash Flow: $1.65 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.15
• Book Value: $30.83 per share
• Price / Book: 0.54

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 28,690,000
• Free Float: 28,040,000
• Market Cap: $480.27 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.28