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Q1 2026: Manitowoc (NYSE: MTW) grows sales but stays in loss

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The Manitowoc Company, Inc. reported first‑quarter 2026 net sales of $494.6 million, a 5.0% increase from $470.9 million a year earlier. The company recorded a net loss of $6.0 million, or $(0.17) per diluted share, slightly better than the $6.3 million loss last year.

Orders were $645.7 million, up 5.8% year‑over‑year, supporting an ending backlog of $939.9 million. Non‑new machine sales reached $165.7 million, up 3.2% year‑over‑year, while adjusted EBITDA was $19.6 million, down 9.7% from the prior‑year quarter.

Manitowoc generated net cash from operating activities of $27.4 million and free cash flows of $19.2 million, compared with $2.1 million a year earlier. Management stated that full‑year 2026 guidance is being maintained and highlighted continued progress under the CRANES+50 strategy.

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Manitowoc grew sales and cash flow but stayed in a modest loss.

Manitowoc delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $494.6 million, up 5.0% year‑over‑year, with orders of $645.7 million and backlog of $939.9 million. This signals steady demand across cranes and services despite macro and geopolitical headwinds noted in its risk discussion.

The quarter still showed a net loss of $6.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $19.6 million, down 9.7% from last year, indicating margin pressure from costs and mix. However, free cash flows improved sharply to $19.2 million from $2.1 million, helped by working‑capital movements.

Management emphasized its CRANES+50 strategy, pointing to record trailing twelve‑month non‑new machine sales of $696 million and an Adjusted ROIC of 5.1% as of March 31, 2026. Maintaining full‑year 2026 guidance suggests current trends are consistent with internal expectations based on this quarter’s performance.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net sales $494.6 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 5.0% from $470.9 million in 2025
Net loss $6.0 million Q1 2026; versus $6.3 million net loss in Q1 2025
Diluted EPS $(0.17) per share Q1 2026 diluted net loss per common share; $(0.18) in Q1 2025
Orders $645.7 million Q1 2026 orders; 5.8% increase from prior-year quarter
Backlog $939.9 million Ending backlog as of March 31, 2026; described as highest in two years
Free cash flows $19.2 million Q1 2026; net cash from operations $27.4 million minus capex $8.2 million
Adjusted EBITDA $19.6 million Q1 2026; down 9.7% from $21.7 million in Q1 2025
Adjusted ROIC 5.1% Adjusted return on invested capital as of March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $19.6 million, a decrease of 9.7% from the prior year."
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.
free cash flows financial
"Net cash provided by operating activities of $27.4 million, free cash flows of $19.2 million"
Free cash flow is the cash a company has left after paying for day-to-day operations and necessary upkeep or replacements of equipment — like the money left in your wallet after covering bills and basic home repairs. It matters to investors because it shows how much real, spendable cash a business can use to pay dividends, buy growth opportunities, pay down debt or survive a slowdown, so it helps reveal financial strength beyond reported profits.
Adjusted ROIC financial
"The Company’s Adjusted ROIC as of March 31, 2026 was 5.1%."
Adjusted ROIC measures how effectively a company turns the money it has invested in its business into profit, but after removing one-time items and accounting tweaks so the result shows the recurring operating performance. Think of it like checking a car’s fuel efficiency after unloading temporary extra weight: it gives investors a clearer view of the business’s true efficiency and helps compare companies or track whether management is improving returns on the capital used to run and grow the business.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Adjusted net loss, adjusted diluted net loss per share (“Adjusted DEPS”), EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income, adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC"), and free cash flows are financial measures that are not in accordance with U.S. GAAP."
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
CRANES+50 strategy financial
"Under our CRANES+50 strategy, non‑new machine sales rose 8% on a trailing twelve‑month basis to a record $696 million."
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release includes “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Net sales $494.6 million +5.0% year-over-year
Net loss $6.0 million slightly improved from $6.3 million loss in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $19.6 million -9.7% year-over-year
Orders $645.7 million +5.8% year-over-year
Backlog $939.9 million described as highest level in two years
Free cash flows $19.2 million up from $2.1 million in Q1 2025
Guidance

Management stated that full year 2026 guidance is maintained.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (414) 760-4600

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Wisconsin

1-11978

39-0448110

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

11270 West Park Place,

Suite 1000

Milwaukee, WI

53224

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

 

MTW

 

New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 


 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On May 5, 2026, the Manitowoc Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

No.

 

Description

 

Furnished

Herewith

 

 

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press release dated May 5, 2026, regarding the financial results of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE: May 5, 2026

 

/s/ Brian P. Regan

 

 

Brian P. Regan

 

 

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

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The Manitowoc Company Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Maintains Full Year 2026 Guidance

First-Quarter 2026 Highlights

Orders of $645.7 million, up 5.8% year-over-year. Ending backlog of $939.9 million
Net sales of $494.6 million, up 5.0% year-over-year
Non-new machine sales of $165.7 million, up 3.2% year-over-year
Net cash provided by operating activities of $27.4 million, free cash flows of $19.2 million

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) (the “Company” or “Manitowoc”) today reported a first-quarter net loss of $6.0 million, or $(0.17) per diluted share. First-quarter adjusted net loss(1) was $4.6 million or ($0.13) per diluted share.

Orders in the first quarter were $645.7 million, a 5.8% increase from the prior year, resulting in backlog of $939.9 million.

Net sales in the first quarter were $494.6 million, an increase of 5.0% from the prior year. Non-new machine sales were $165.7 million, an increase of 3.2% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $19.6 million, a decrease of 9.7% from the prior year.

“The Manitowoc team delivered first quarter results in line with expectations. Backlog reached $940 million, our highest level in two years, reflecting strong demand for our products. Under our CRANES+50 strategy, non‑new machine sales rose 8% on a trailing twelve‑month basis to a record $696 million. In addition, customer feedback to our new products and aftermarket offerings at the ConExpo trade show was outstanding,” commented Aaron H. Ravenscroft, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Manitowoc Company.

“Backlog remains strong, orders are healthy, and customer sentiment continues to improve. In addition, our CRANES+50 strategy is driving more stable, higher‑margin recurring revenue, which sets a strong foundation for our long-term success,” concluded Ravenscroft.

 

Investor Conference Call

The Manitowoc Company will host a conference call for security analysts and institutional investors to discuss its first-quarter 2026 earnings results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT). Shareholders and prospective investors are encouraged to submit questions in advance to ion.warner@manitowoc.com. A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, will be available via webcast on the Manitowoc website at http://ir.manitowoc.com in the "Events & Presentations" section. A replay of the conference call will also be available at the same location on the website.

About The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (“Manitowoc” or the “Company”) was founded in 1902, and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, provides high quality, customer-focused lifting products and services world-wide through its Grove, Manitowoc, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brands and its support-focused subsidiary MGX Equipment Services. For more information, visit www.manitowoc.com.

Footnote

(1)Adjusted net loss, adjusted diluted net loss per share (“Adjusted DEPS”), EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income, adjusted return on invested capital ("Adjusted ROIC"), and free cash flows are financial measures that are not in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For definitions and a reconciliation to the most comparable U.S. GAAP numbers, please see the schedule of “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release.

 


 

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements typically containing words such as “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “estimates,” and words of similar import. By their nature, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially include, among others:

macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, elevated interest rates, and tariffs as well as prior supply chain, labor and logistics constraints, have had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on Manitowoc’s ability to convert backlog into revenue (the timing of sales) which could impact, and has impacted, its financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations (including future uncertain impacts);
uncertainty regarding, and adverse changes to trade policy, including tariffs, reciprocal tariffs, trade agreements, ongoing negotiations on trade agreements with additional trade partners, legal challenges to certain tariffs authorities, updated guidance from regulators, export duties, import controls and trade barriers (including quotas);
actions of competitors;
changes in economic or industry conditions generally or in the markets served by Manitowoc;
geopolitical events, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East, other political and economic conditions and risks and other geographic factors, have led to and may continue to lead to market disruptions, including volatility in commodity prices (including oil and gas), raw material and component costs, energy prices, inflation, consumer behavior, supply chain, and credit and capital markets, and could result in the impairment of assets;
changes in customer demand, including changes in global demand for high-capacity lifting equipment, changes in demand for lifting equipment in emerging economies and changes in demand for used lifting equipment including changes in government approval and funding of projects;
the ability to convert backlog, orders, and order activity into sales and the timing of those sales;
the ability to focus on customers, new technologies, and innovation;
uncertainties associated with new product introductions, the successful development and market acceptance of new and innovative products that drive growth;
failure to comply with regulatory requirements related to the products and aftermarket services the Company sells;
the ability to capitalize on key strategic opportunities and the ability to implement Manitowoc’s long-term initiatives;
the ability of Manitowoc's customers to receive financing;
risks associated with high debt leverage;
impairment of goodwill and/or intangible assets;
changes in revenues, margins and costs;
the ability to increase operational efficiencies across Manitowoc and to capitalize on those efficiencies;
the ability to generate cash and manage working capital consistent with Manitowoc’s stated goals;
work stoppages, labor negotiations, labor rates, and labor costs;
the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
changes in the capital and financial markets;
the ability to complete and appropriately integrate acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and other significant transactions;
issues associated with the availability and viability of suppliers;

 


 

the ability to significantly improve profitability;
realization of anticipated earnings enhancements, cost savings, strategic options and other synergies, and the anticipated timing to realize those enhancements, savings, synergies, and options;
the replacement cycle of technologically obsolete products;
foreign currency fluctuation and its impact on reported results;
risks associated with data security and technological systems and protections;
the ability to direct resources to those areas that will deliver the highest returns;
risks associated with manufacturing or design defects;
natural disasters, other weather events, pandemics, and other public health crises disrupting commerce in one or more regions of the world;
issues relating to the ability to timely and effectively execute on manufacturing strategies, general efficiencies, and capacity utilization of the Company’s facilities;
the ability to focus and capitalize on product and service quality and reliability;
issues associated with the quality of materials, components, and products sourced from third parties and the ability to successfully resolve those issues;
changes in laws throughout the world, including governmental regulations on climate change;
the inability to defend against potential infringement claims on intellectual property rights;
the ability to sell products and services through distributors and other third parties;
issues affecting the effective tax rate for the year;
acts of terrorism; and
other risks and factors detailed in Manitowoc's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such may be amended or supplemented in Manitowoc’s subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Manitowoc undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements only speak as of the date on which they are made. Information on the potential factors that could affect the Company's actual results of operations is included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

 


 

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share and share amounts)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net sales

 

$

494.6

 

 

$

470.9

 

Cost of sales

 

 

399.3

 

 

 

381.1

 

Gross profit

 

 

95.3

 

 

 

89.8

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engineering, selling and administrative expenses

 

 

90.6

 

 

 

82.9

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

Restructuring expense

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

 

92.2

 

 

 

84.5

 

Operating income

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

5.3

 

Other expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(8.9

)

 

 

(8.7

)

Amortization of deferred financing fees

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.4

)

Other expense - net

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

(5.0

)

Total other expense

 

 

(12.4

)

 

 

(14.1

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(9.3

)

 

 

(8.8

)

Benefit for income taxes

 

 

(3.3

)

 

 

(2.5

)

Net loss

 

$

(6.0

)

 

$

(6.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per Share Data and Share Amounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net loss per common share

 

$

(0.17

)

 

$

(0.18

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net loss per common share

 

$

(0.17

)

 

$

(0.18

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

 

35,665,590

 

 

 

35,273,783

 

 

 

 

 


 

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except par value and share amounts)

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

78.4

 

 

$

77.3

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $5.9 and $5.8, respectively

 

 

264.8

 

 

 

281.3

 

Inventories — net

 

 

744.1

 

 

 

683.9

 

Other current assets

 

 

45.4

 

 

 

54.1

 

Total current assets

 

 

1,132.7

 

 

 

1,096.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment — net

 

 

334.9

 

 

 

343.0

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

66.2

 

 

 

68.0

 

Goodwill

 

 

80.3

 

 

 

79.6

 

Other intangible assets — net

 

 

123.1

 

 

 

125.1

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

105.7

 

 

 

105.9

 

Total assets

 

$

1,842.9

 

 

$

1,818.2

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

450.4

 

 

$

401.6

 

Customer advances

 

 

22.0

 

 

 

18.3

 

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

 

 

10.8

 

 

 

13.7

 

Product warranties

 

 

35.4

 

 

 

36.2

 

Other liabilities

 

 

21.1

 

 

 

21.8

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

539.7

 

 

 

491.6

 

Non-Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

436.6

 

 

 

447.1

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

51.9

 

 

 

53.6

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

2.3

 

Pension obligations

 

 

44.2

 

 

 

45.3

 

Postretirement health and other benefit obligations

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

3.1

 

Long-term deferred revenue

 

 

19.1

 

 

 

18.8

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

59.4

 

 

 

61.2

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

617.3

 

 

 

631.4

 

Stockholders' Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock (authorized 3,500,000 shares of $.01 par value; none outstanding)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock (75,000,000 shares authorized, 40,793,983 shares issued, 35,909,584
   and 35,473,418 shares outstanding, respectively)

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.4

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

610.3

 

 

 

616.7

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(67.4

)

 

 

(65.3

)

Retained earnings

 

 

200.5

 

 

 

206.5

 

Treasury stock, at cost (4,884,399 and 5,320,565 shares, respectively)

 

 

(57.9

)

 

 

(63.1

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

685.9

 

 

 

695.2

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

1,842.9

 

 

$

1,818.2

 

 

 


 

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(6.0

)

 

$

(6.3

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation expense

 

 

14.1

 

 

 

14.8

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

2.8

 

 

 

2.6

 

Amortization of deferred financing fees

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.4

 

(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

0.1

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

15.8

 

 

 

(3.6

)

Inventories

 

 

(67.6

)

 

 

(66.0

)

Other assets

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

1.2

 

Accounts payable

 

 

48.9

 

 

 

61.4

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

7.5

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

27.4

 

 

 

12.9

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(8.2

)

 

 

(10.8

)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.1

 

Purchase of assets

 

 

 

 

 

(12.9

)

Net cash used for investing activities

 

 

(7.9

)

 

 

(23.6

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on revolving credit facility

 

 

(9.0

)

 

 

(15.0

)

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

 

 

 

 

 

17.9

 

Proceeds from other debt

 

 

 

 

 

3.3

 

Payments on other debt

 

 

(3.3

)

 

 

 

Other financing activities

 

 

(5.2

)

 

 

(3.0

)

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

 

 

(14.2

)

 

 

3.2

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(0.9

)

 

 

0.9

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

(6.6

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

77.3

 

 

 

48.0

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

81.7

 

 

$

41.4

 

 

 


 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted net loss, Adjusted DEPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income, Adjusted ROIC, and free cash flows are financial measures that are not in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Manitowoc believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide important supplemental information to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends used in assessing its results of operations. Manitowoc believes excluding specified items provides a more meaningful comparison to the corresponding reporting periods and internal budgets and forecasts, assists investors in performing analysis that is consistent with financial models developed by investors and research analysts, provides management with a more relevant measure of operating performance, and is more useful in assessing management performance.

Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted DEPS

The Company defines adjusted net loss as net loss plus the addback or subtraction of restructuring and other non-recurring items. Adjusted DEPS is defined as adjusted net loss divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding are adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock awards when there is net income on an adjusted basis, as applicable. The reconciliation of net loss and diluted net loss per share to adjusted net loss and Adjusted DEPS for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are summarized as follows. All dollar amounts are in millions, except per share data and share amounts.

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

As reported

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Adjusted

 

 

As reported

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Adjusted

 

Gross profit

 

$

95.3

 

 

$

 

 

$

95.3

 

 

$

89.8

 

 

$

 

 

$

89.8

 

Engineering, selling and administrative
   expenses
(1)

 

 

(90.6

)

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

(89.8

)

 

 

(82.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

(82.9

)

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.8

)

Restructuring expense (2)

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

5.3

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

6.1

 

Interest expense

 

 

(8.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8.9

)

 

 

(8.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

(8.7

)

Amortization of deferred financing fees

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.4

)

Other expense - net

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

(5.0

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5.0

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(9.3

)

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

(7.7

)

 

 

(8.8

)

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

(8.0

)

Benefit for income taxes (3)

 

 

3.3

 

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

2.3

 

Net loss

 

$

(6.0

)

 

$

1.4

 

 

$

(4.6

)

 

$

(6.3

)

 

$

0.6

 

 

$

(5.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

35,665,590

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,665,590

 

 

 

35,273,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,273,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net loss per share

 

$

(0.17

)

 

 

 

 

$

(0.13

)

 

$

(0.18

)

 

 

 

 

$

(0.16

)

 

(1)
The adjustments in 2026 represent the addback of $0.5 million of costs associated with a legal matter and $0.3 million of other one-time costs.
(2)
The adjustments in 2026 and 2025 represent the addback of restructuring expense.
(3)
The adjustments in 2026 and 2025 represent the net income tax impact of items (1) and (2).

 

 

 


 

Adjusted ROIC

The Company defines Adjusted ROIC as adjusted net operating profit after tax (“Adjusted NOPAT”) for the trailing twelve-months divided by the five-quarter average of invested capital. Adjusted NOPAT is calculated for each quarter by taking operating income plus the addback of amortization of intangible assets and the addback or subtraction of restructuring expenses, other non-recurring items - net, and provision for income taxes, which is determined using a 15% tax rate. Invested capital is defined as net total assets less cash and cash equivalents and income tax assets - net plus short-term and long-term debt. Income taxes assets - net are defined as net income tax payables/receivables, net deferred tax assets/liabilities, and uncertain tax positions.

The Company’s Adjusted ROIC as of March 31, 2026 was 5.1%. Below is the calculation of Adjusted ROIC as of March 31, 2026.

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

September 30, 2025

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

Trailing Twelve Months

 

Operating income

$

3.1

 

 

$

20.2

 

 

$

18.5

 

 

$

9.8

 

 

$

51.6

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

3.1

 

Restructuring expense

 

0.8

 

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

4.9

 

Other non-recurring items - net (1)

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

Adjusted operating income

 

5.5

 

 

 

24.1

 

 

 

19.2

 

 

 

11.6

 

 

 

60.4

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(0.8

)

 

 

(3.6

)

 

 

(2.9

)

 

 

(1.7

)

 

 

(9.1

)

Adjusted NOPAT

$

4.7

 

 

$

20.5

 

 

$

16.3

 

 

$

9.9

 

 

$

51.3

 

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

September 30, 2025

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

 

5-Quarter Average

 

Total assets

$

1,842.9

 

 

$

1,818.2

 

 

$

1,900.6

 

 

$

1,883.8

 

 

$

1,763.8

 

 

$

1,841.9

 

Total liabilities

 

(1,157.0

)

 

 

(1,123.0

)

 

 

(1,217.9

)

 

 

(1,202.5

)

 

 

(1,112.2

)

 

 

(1,162.5

)

Net total assets

 

685.9

 

 

 

695.2

 

 

 

682.7

 

 

 

681.3

 

 

 

651.6

 

 

 

679.3

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

(78.4

)

 

 

(77.3

)

 

 

(39.7

)

 

 

(32.9

)

 

 

(41.4

)

 

 

(53.9

)

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

 

10.8

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

20.5

 

 

 

10.7

 

 

 

17.6

 

 

 

14.7

 

Long-term debt

 

436.6

 

 

 

447.1

 

 

 

479.9

 

 

 

459.8

 

 

 

381.4

 

 

 

441.0

 

Income tax assets - net

 

(67.5

)

 

 

(62.5

)

 

 

(68.0

)

 

 

(68.1

)

 

 

(69.4

)

 

 

(67.1

)

Invested capital

$

987.4

 

 

$

1,016.2

 

 

$

1,075.4

 

 

$

1,050.8

 

 

$

939.8

 

 

$

1,013.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted ROIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1

%

(1)
The adjustments in 2026 represents the addback of $0.5 million of costs associated with a legal matter and $0.3 million of other one-time costs.

Free Cash Flows

The Company defines free cash flows as net cash provided by operating activities less cash outflow from investment in capital expenditures. The reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 are summarized as follows. All dollar amounts are in millions.

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

27.4

 

 

$

12.9

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(8.2

)

 

 

(10.8

)

Free cash flows

 

$

19.2

 

 

$

2.1

 

 

 


 

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

The Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA plus the addback or subtraction of restructuring expense, other expense - net, and other non-recurring items - net. The reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA, and further to adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, are summarized as follows. All dollar amounts are in millions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

Trailing Twelve

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

Months

 

Net income (loss)

$

(6.0

)

 

$

(6.3

)

 

$

7.5

 

Interest expense and amortization of deferred
   financing fees

 

9.3

 

 

 

9.1

 

 

 

39.4

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

 

(3.3

)

 

 

(2.5

)

 

 

4.4

 

Depreciation expense

 

14.1

 

 

 

14.8

 

 

 

59.2

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

3.1

 

EBITDA

 

14.9

 

 

 

15.9

 

 

 

113.6

 

Restructuring expense

 

0.8

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

4.9

 

Other non-recurring items - net (1)

 

0.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.8

 

Other expense - net (2)

 

3.1

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

0.3

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

19.6

 

 

$

21.7

 

 

$

119.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin percentage

 

4.0

%

 

 

4.6

%

 

 

5.5

%

 

(1)
Other non-recurring items - net for the three months ended March 31, 2026 relate to $0.5 million of costs associated with a legal matter and $0.3 million of other one-time costs.
(2)
Other expense - net includes net foreign currency (gains) losses, other components of net periodic pension costs, and other items in the three months ended March 31, 2026, the three months ended March 31, 2025, and the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2026.

 


 

For more information:

Ion Warner

SVP, Marketing and Investor Relations

ion.warner@manitowoc.com

+1 414-760-4805

 


FAQ

How did Manitowoc (MTW) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Manitowoc reported Q1 2026 net sales of $494.6 million, up 5.0% year-over-year. The company posted a net loss of $6.0 million, or $(0.17) per diluted share, slightly better than the $6.3 million loss recorded in Q1 2025.

What were Manitowoc (MTW) orders and backlog for Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, Manitowoc reported orders of $645.7 million, a 5.8% increase from the prior year. This order activity supported an ending backlog of $939.9 million, which management described as the highest level in two years, reflecting strong demand for its products.

Did Manitowoc (MTW) maintain its full-year 2026 guidance?

Yes. Manitowoc stated it maintains full-year 2026 guidance alongside its Q1 2026 results. Management cited strong backlog, healthy orders, and progress in its CRANES+50 strategy as reasons for keeping its outlook unchanged at this stage of the year.

How did Manitowoc (MTW) margins and adjusted EBITDA trend in Q1 2026?

Manitowoc generated adjusted EBITDA of $19.6 million in Q1 2026, a 9.7% decrease from the prior year’s $21.7 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 4.0%, compared with 4.6% a year earlier, indicating some margin pressure despite higher sales.

What were Manitowoc (MTW) free cash flows in Q1 2026?

Free cash flows were $19.2 million for Q1 2026, calculated as net cash provided by operating activities of $27.4 million less capital expenditures of $8.2 million. This compares favorably to $2.1 million of free cash flows in the same quarter of 2025.

How is Manitowoc (MTW) progressing on its CRANES+50 strategy?

Management highlighted that under the CRANES+50 strategy, trailing twelve‑month non‑new machine sales rose 8% to a record $696 million. They view this as building more stable, higher‑margin recurring revenue and a stronger long‑term foundation for the business.

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