CMCO Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how CMCO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CMCO sees a +0.28% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.14% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.65%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
CMCO Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
234.14M
-7.87%
-3.36%
Gross Margin
31.86%
-6.29%
14.85%
Operating Margin
7.56%
-28.61%
69.51%
Net Margin
1.69%
-55.87%
-127.21%
EPS
0.14
-58.82%
-126.92%
No Data Available
CMCO Earnings Analysis
Columbus McKinnon Corp Corporation (CMCO.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Strong EPS and Sales Growth: Adjusted EPS of $0.56 on $234 million in sales, with a healthy project-related backlog up 3% driven by strength in precision conveyance and linear motion.
Sales Growth in Key Segments: Precision conveyance sales grew by 16% and linear motion sales increased by 8% year-over-year, indicating strong demand in these segments.
Free Cash Flow Performance: Generated $6.2 million of free cash flow in the quarter, reflecting a free cash flow conversion of 266% on a trailing 12-month basis.
Acquisition Impact on Sales: The acquisition of Kito Crosby is expected to create a combined entity with over $2 billion in sales and a pro forma adjusted EBITDA margin of 23%.
Cost Synergies from Acquisition: Expected annualized net cost synergies of $70 million by the end of year 3 from the Kito Crosby acquisition, enhancing operational efficiencies and financial performance.
Negative
Earnings Performance Shortfall: Columbus McKinnon Corporation reported an adjusted EPS of $0.56, missing expectations of $0.74, indicating a significant shortfall in earnings performance.
Sales Decline Analysis: Net sales decreased by 8% year-over-year to $234.1 million, primarily driven by a 9% decline in short-cycle sales due to U.S. policy uncertainty and economic softness in Europe.
Gross Profit Decline: Gross profit fell by $11.8 million compared to the prior year, impacted by $3.1 million in factory closure expenses and a $2 million increase in product liability expenses, reflecting operational challenges.
Free Cash Flow Decline: Free cash flow decreased by $16.9 million year-over-year to $6.2 million, attributed to elevated inventory levels and costs related to unbilled overtime revenue recognition, indicating cash flow pressures.
Net Leverage Ratio Increase: The net leverage ratio increased to three times, up 0.3 times from the previous quarter, reflecting a deterioration in financial flexibility amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
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CMCO Earning Call Sentiment
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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-5.88%Positive
The earnings report shows declining financial metrics, including a decrease in EPS and net sales, and a rise in net leverage ratio. Despite some positive aspects like growth in precision conveyance and debt repayment, the overall sentiment is negative due to significant financial declines and unclear management responses in the Q&A section. The market may react negatively to the weak guidance and lack of clear synergies, impacting stock price adversely.
