Analyst Upside

AU · rank #7 · 2026-09-04

CMCO

NASDAQ · $527M (USD)

SignalStrong Buy4.6strength 4.6 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
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.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed