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AU · rank #6 · 2026-09-07
CMCO
NASDAQ · $527M (USD)
SignalStrong Buy4.4strength 4.4 / 10
verdict · PROCEED
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 1.639 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/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 | +38.0% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +41.21% |
| 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 designs, manufactures, and markets intelligent motion solutions, material handling systems, and rigging equipment for industrial and construction applications.
Rationale
The 38% analyst upside and perfect revision agreement are backed by a massive 123% earnings surprise and robust top-line scaling from the integrated Kito Crosby acquisition.
Material risks
- 1Integration setbacks or further margin erosion from the Kito Crosby transaction, which has already caused a $200 million non-cash goodwill impairment and high deal-related costs.
- 2Vulnerability to cyclical macroeconomic slowdowns in the construction and industrial sectors that could threaten the company's record $1.2 billion order book.
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