Columbus McKinnon Announces Select Estimated Preliminary Financial Results for Third Quarter

Columbus McKinnon (Nasdaq: CMCO) provided select estimated preliminary unaudited results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025.

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Columbus McKinnon (Nasdaq: CMCO) provided select estimated preliminary unaudited results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company expects Q3 net sales of $250M–$260M and nine‑month net sales of $747M–$757M. Adjusted EBITDA is estimated at $38M–$40M for Q3 and $115M–$117M for nine months. Adjusted EPS is expected to be $0.58–$0.63 for Q3 and $1.70–$1.75 for nine months. Orders for Q3 are estimated at $245M–$250M versus $253.7M in Q2. Backlog is estimated at $335M–$345M as of December 31, 2025. The results exclude the pending Kito Crosby acquisition and a pending divestiture, and the company updated its Adjusted EBITDA definition to add back stock‑based compensation.

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Key Figures

Q3 net sales range: $250M–$260M 9M net sales range: $747M–$757M Q3 Adjusted EBITDA: $38M–$40M +5 more

Q3 net sales range

$250M–$260M

Three months ended Dec 31, 2025 (preliminary, unaudited)

9M net sales range

$747M–$757M

Nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (preliminary, unaudited)

Q3 Adjusted EBITDA

$38M–$40M

Three months ended Dec 31, 2025; revised definition includes stock-based comp addback

9M Adjusted EBITDA

$115M–$117M

Nine months ended Dec 31, 2025; revised Adjusted EBITDA definition

Q3 Adjusted EPS

$0.58–$0.63

Three months ended Dec 31, 2025 (preliminary, unaudited)

9M Adjusted EPS

$1.70–$1.75

Nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (preliminary, unaudited)

Q3 orders range

$245M–$250M

Three months ended Dec 31, 2025; vs Q2 FY26 orders of $253.7M

Backlog range

$335M–$345M

As of Dec 31, 2025; vs $351.6M in Q2 FY26 and $322.5M at FY25 end

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 05

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1. Nov 05

   Conference appearance

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   Announcement of participation in Baird Global Industrial Conference.

2. Oct 30

   Quarterly earnings

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   Q2 FY26 sales growth, higher backlog, reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance.

3. Oct 20

   Dividend declaration

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   Regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share announced.

4. Oct 16

   Earnings call notice

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   Scheduling details for Q2 FY26 earnings release and conference call.

5. Sep 12

   Conference appearance

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   Presentation at Sidoti Small-Cap Conference highlighted motion solutions business.

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Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, adjusted eps, stock-based compensation, form 10-q

4 terms

adjusted ebitda financial

"expects Adjusted EBITDA(1) to range between $38 million to $40 million"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

adjusted eps financial

"expects Adjusted EPS to range between $0.58 to $0.63"

Adjusted earnings per share (adjusted eps) is a measure of a company's profit per share that has been modified to exclude certain one-time or unusual items, such as costs from restructuring or asset sales. It provides a clearer picture of the company’s core performance by removing events that may distort the usual earnings. Investors use adjusted eps to better understand a company's ongoing profitability and compare it more accurately over time.

stock-based compensation financial

"updated its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to include an addback of Company's stock-based compensation expense"

Stock-based compensation is when a company pays employees, directors or consultants with shares or the right to buy shares instead of or in addition to cash. It matters to investors because issuing stock or options spreads ownership thinner (like cutting a pie into more slices), which can reduce each existing share’s claim on profits and can also change reported earnings; investors watch it to assess true cost of running the business and how management is incentivized.

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form 10-q regulatory

"files its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025"

A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) ("Columbus McKinnon" or the "Company"), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, today announced select estimated preliminary unaudited financial results as of and for its third quarter, which ended December 31, 2025.

The Company currently expects net sales to range between $250 million to $260 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and between $747 million to $757 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025.

The Company currently expects Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ to range between $38 million to $40 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and between $115 million to $117 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025.

The Company currently expects Adjusted EPS to range between $0.58 to $0.63 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and between $1.70 to $1.75 for the nine months ended December 31, 2025.

In addition, the Company estimates, based upon information currently available to it, that orders received during the three months ended December 31, 2025 will range between $245 million and $250 million. This compares with orders of $253.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

The Company estimates, based upon information currently available to it, that backlog will range between $335 million and $345 million as of December 31, 2025, down 3% at the midpoint from backlog of $351.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and up 5% at the midpoint from backlog of $322.5 million at the end of fiscal 2025.

The unaudited estimated financial results provided in this release do not give effect to the Company's previously announced pending acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited or to the Company's previously announced pending divestiture of its U.S. power chain hoist and chain manufacturing operations based out of its Damascus, Virginia and Lexington, Tennessee facilities. The unaudited estimated financial results are preliminary and subject to revision based upon the completion of the Company's quarter-end financial closing processes. As a result, the Company's actual results as of and for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 may differ materially from the estimated preliminary unaudited financial results upon the completion of its financial closing procedures or upon occurrence of other developments that may arise prior to the time its financial results are finalized. In addition, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect to these estimated preliminary results. Additional information and disclosures would be required for a more complete understanding of the Company's financial position and results of operations as of, and for the three and nine months ended on, December 31, 2025. The Company has not included a GAAP reconciliation of its Adjusted EBITDA to anticipated net income or its Adjusted EPS to GAAP EPS for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 because it has not yet completed its financial closing procedures for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 and such reconciliation could not be produced without unreasonable effort. The Company will provide detailed financial results, including a full GAAP reconciliation of its Adjusted EBITDA and its Adjusted EPS for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025, in early February when it releases third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings and files its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.

1. In connection with the preparation of the estimated preliminary unaudited financial results of the Company contained herein, the Company has updated its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to include an addback of Company's stock-based compensation expense. This revised definition of Adjusted EBITDA was used to determine the unaudited estimated Adjusted EBITDA set forth above and will be used by the Company on a go-forward basis for purposes of all future Adjusted EBITDA disclosures. This definitional change was driven by the Company's belief that adding back the expense associated with stock-based compensation for purposes of the computation of Adjusted EBITDA will provide the Company's investors with a better understanding of our underlying performance from period to period and enable them to better compare our performance against that of our peer companies, many of which also include an addback of stock-based compensation expense in computing Adjusted EBITDA.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations, and digital power and motion control systems. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. 

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "illustrative," "intend," "likely," "may," "opportunity," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "shall," "should," "target," "will," "would" and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology and include statements concerning preliminary unaudited estimates of net sales, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, orders and backlog. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but instead represent our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 as well as in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on its website at www.sec.gov. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Columbus McKinnon undertakes no duty to update publicly any such forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation or other competent legal authority.

Contacts:

Kristine Moser 
VP IR and Treasurer 
Columbus McKinnon Corporation 
704-322-2488
kristy.moser@cmco.com

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FAQ

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What net sales did Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) estimate for Q3 ended December 31, 2025?

The company estimated Q3 net sales of $250M–$260M for the three months ended December 31, 2025.

What is Columbus McKinnon’s estimated Adjusted EPS for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (CMCO)?

Estimated Adjusted EPS is $0.58–$0.63 for the three months and $1.70–$1.75 for the nine months ended December 31, 2025.

How did Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) report orders and backlog for the quarter ended December 31, 2025?

Orders were estimated at $245M–$250M (Q3) versus $253.7M in Q2; backlog was estimated at $335M–$345M as of December 31, 2025.

Does the Columbus McKinnon preliminary Q3 2026 report include the Kito Crosby acquisition (CMCO)?

No; the unaudited estimated preliminary results do not give effect to the pending Kito Crosby acquisition or the pending divestiture of certain U.S. power chain operations.

What change did Columbus McKinnon make to its Adjusted EBITDA calculation (CMCO)?

The company updated its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to include an addback of stock‑based compensation going forward.

When will Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) release final Q3 fiscal 2026 results and GAAP reconciliations?

The company said it will provide detailed financial results and full GAAP reconciliations in early February 2026 when it files its Form 10‑Q.