Analyst Upside

AU · rank #9 · 2026-09-09

CMCO

NASDAQ · $527M (USD)

SignalStrong Buy3.5strength 3.5 / 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.
1.645
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
+39.9%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+31.45%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.00
Gross margin TTM+35.1%
52w high$24.13
Market cap (USD)$527M

The AI research card

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Summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation designs and manufactures material handling and motion control systems, such as hoists and cranes, for diverse industrial markets.

Rationale

A massive 123% Q1 FY27 earnings surprise and raised FY27 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.90–$2.10 have driven 100% analyst revision agreement and price target raises, validating the model's analyst upside signals.

Material risks

  • 1Cyclical contraction in industrial capex and short-cycle demand that could deplete the company's project-heavy backlog.
  • 2Unfavorable tariff and trade policy impacts that could elevate costs and compress gross margins.

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