AU · rank #7 · 2026-09-04
CMCO
NASDAQ · $527M (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.807 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.14 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 3 |
| Insider signal (90d) $194,660 across 2 unique buyers. | 3.000 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $26.00 | +42.5% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +35.67% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | 4.00 |
| Gross margin TTM | +35.1% |
| 52w high | $24.13 |
| Market cap (USD) | $527M |
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Summary
Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion and material handling systems, including hoists, rigging tools, and crane components for industrial applications.
Rationale
The 42.5% analyst upside and 100% upward EPS revision agreement are supported by strong short-cycle demand and the transformative Kito Crosby acquisition, which has driven massive top-line growth and a raised FY27 guidance.
Material risks
- 1Integration delays or failure to achieve expected cost synergies from the Kito Crosby merger could sustain GAAP net losses and pressure cash flows needed to service elevated debt levels.
- 2High cyclical exposure to heavy construction and industrial end-markets makes the company's current 1.1x book-to-bill momentum vulnerable to broader macroeconomic pullbacks.
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