Hyster-Yale (HY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE: HY) is a leading global manufacturer of lift trucks, warehouse equipment and aftermarket parts. The company designs, engineers and markets a comprehensive portfolio of counterbalanced and narrow aisle lift trucks powered by internal combustion, electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Hyster-Yale’s products serve a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, construction and logistics, enabling customers to optimize material handling operations in manufacturing floors, distribution centers and port terminals worldwide.

Formed in 2012 from the merger of Yale Materials Handling Corporation and Hyster Company, Hyster-Yale has leveraged decades of combined experience dating back to the early 1920s. The company operates manufacturing facilities and research and development centers in North America, Europe and Asia, supported by an extensive dealer network spanning more than 70 countries. This global footprint allows it to address diverse market needs through tailored product offerings, localized service support and strategic partnerships that enhance uptime, safety and total cost of ownership for customers.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Craig J. Jones and a management team with deep expertise in materials handling, Hyster-Yale continues to invest in innovation, digitalization and sustainability. Recent initiatives include advanced telematics systems for fleet management, electric powertrain advancements and collaborative robotic solutions designed to meet evolving regulatory standards and environmental goals. Through a focus on quality, durability and customer service, Hyster-Yale aims to maintain its position as a trusted partner for material handling solutions around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $41.02 to $42.75
• 50-Day Range: $38.47 to $43.34
• 52-Week Range: $34.13 to $84.44
• Volume: 66,586 shs
• Average Volume: 77,831 shs
• Market Capitalization: $737.80 million
• P/E Ratio: 7.43
• Dividend Yield: 3.46%
• Price Target: $70.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Hyster-Yale Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hyster-Yale scored higher than 72% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 74th out of 182 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: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Hyster-Yale has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hyster-Yale has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -39.10%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hyster-Yale are expected to decrease by -39.10% in the coming year, from $8.85 to $5.39 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hyster-Yale is 7.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.97.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hyster-Yale is 7.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.11.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hyster-Yale has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.47% of the float of Hyster-Yale has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hyster-Yale has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hyster-Yale has recently decreased by 6.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Hyster-Yale pays a meaningful dividend of 3.38%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Hyster-Yale has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hyster-Yale is 25.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Hyster-Yale will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.72% next year. This indicates that Hyster-Yale will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.47% of the float of Hyster-Yale has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hyster-Yale has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hyster-Yale has recently decreased by 6.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.45

News Sentiment

Hyster-Yale has a news sentiment score of 0.45. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Hyster-Yale this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for HY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hyster-Yale insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

34.50% of the stock of Hyster-Yale is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

46.47% of the stock of Hyster-Yale is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HY shares performed this year?

Hyster-Yale's stock was trading at $50.93 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HY shares have decreased by 18.2% and is now trading at $41.66.

How were Hyster-Yale's earnings last quarter?

Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE:HY) released its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The industrial products company reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.02. The industrial products company had revenue of $910.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $947.80 million. Hyster-Yale had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.11% and a net margin of 2.39%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will Hyster-Yale's stock buyback program work?

Hyster-Yale's Board of Directors authorized a stock buyback plan on Monday, November 18th 2024, which authorizes the company to repurchase $50,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 5.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

Does Hyster-Yale have any subsidiaries?

Hyster-Yale subsidiaries include these companies: Maximal Forklift (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd., Bolzoni S.p.A., Nuvera Fuel Cells LLC., Auramo OY, Bolzoni Auramo AB, Bolzoni Auramo B.V., Bolzoni Auramo Canada Ltd., and others.

How do I buy shares of Hyster-Yale?

Shares of HY 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 Hyster-Yale own?

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

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 6/13 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/13 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/13/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - CONST/MNG
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HY
• CIK: 1173514
• Web: www.hyster-yale.com
• Phone: (440) 449-9600
• Fax: 440-449-9577
• Employees: 8,500
• Year Founded: 1989

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $70.00
• High Stock Price Target: $70.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $70.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +68.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.61
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.43
• Forward P/E Ratio: 4.71
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $142.30 million
• Net Margins: 2.39%
• Pretax Margin: 3.82%
• Return on Equity: 23.11%
• Return on Assets: 5.51%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.47
• Current Ratio: 1.38
• Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.31 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.17
• Cash Flow: $11.70 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.56
• Book Value: $27.51 per share
• Price / Book: 1.51

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 17,710,000
• Free Float: 11,599,000
• Market Cap: $737.80 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.49