Columbus McKinnon Reports Mixed Fiscal Q4 Results, Guidance
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Charlotte, North Carolina — Columbus McKinnon reported fiscal fourth-quarter results on Thursday, posting adjusted earnings of $0.24 per share and revenues of $437.8 million for the quarter ended March 2026; the company also recorded a GAAP loss of $238.2 million. Management said comparability was affected by the Feb. 3, 2026 Kito Crosby acquisition and the Mar. 4, 2026 divestiture of legacy power chain operations. On the June 4 earnings call, CEO David Wilson described fiscal 2026 as a defining year, citing strategic progress from the acquisition and divestiture as contributing to pro forma growth; management reported orders up 20%, net sales up 24% year over year, adjusted EBITDA up 16%, and provided full-year guidance of $1.70–$1.90 per share with revenue expected between $2.05 billion and $2.12 billion.
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Timeline of Events
- Feb. 3, 2026: Columbus McKinnon closed acquisition of Kito Crosby.
- Mar. 4, 2026: Company completed divestiture of legacy U.S. power chain operations.
- Mar. 31, 2026: Fiscal fourth quarter ended, reporting period for Q4 results.
- June 4, 2026: Company held Q4 and full-year fiscal 2026 earnings call and released results.
- Early June 2026: Management issued full-year guidance of $1.70–$1.90 EPS and revenue $2.05–$2.12 billion.
Why This Matters to You
Columbus McKinnon's fiscal results can impact your investments. The company's strategic moves, like the Kito Crosby acquisition and legacy power chain divestiture, can affect its stock value. Keep an eye on their full-year guidance of $1.70–$1.90 per share and revenue between $2.05 billion and $2.12 billion.
The Bottom Line
Despite a GAAP loss, Columbus McKinnon's Q4 results show growth. The company's strategic decisions in 2026 seem to be paying off, with orders, net sales, and adjusted EBITDA all up. Worth forwarding if you know someone invested in Columbus McKinnon or considering it.
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Kito Crosby stakeholders and Columbus McKinnon shareholders may benefit from increased scale and pro forma revenue growth after the Feb. 3 acquisition, as management reported higher orders and year-over-year sales gains.
Columbus McKinnon reported a $238.2 million GAAP fourth-quarter loss and divested legacy U.S. power chain operations, which reduced reported net income and altered comparability for some legacy business lines.
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