Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)

Over the past six months, Columbus McKinnon's stock price has experienced notable fluctuations. The share price was $19.69 as of January 9, 2026, a 43.61% decline from $34.92 on January 13, 2025, but has recently risen by 13.68% in the past week and 15.96% in the past month. Key events include Q2 Fiscal 2026 earnings surpassing forecasts with an 8% year-over-year revenue growth, Q3 Fiscal 2025 earnings showing a decrease in sales and earnings due to delayed customer decision-making and economic weakness, and the announcement of the acquisition of Kito Crosby, expected to close in fiscal 2026.

Columbus McKinnon experiences some demand seasonality and sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions. The company has noted "normal working capital seasonality" impacting cash flow. In the second half of fiscal year 2025's third quarter, the company observed a "slowing of industry demand," particularly in short-cycle orders, which was attributed to delayed customer decision-making influenced by U.S. policy uncertainty and economic weakness in European economies. Project-related business has shown growth, and precision conveyance and linear motion solutions have demonstrated strength.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, founded in 1875, is a global leader in intelligent motion solutions for material handling, operating within the industrial equipment sector. The company provides solutions that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position, and secure materials. Its product portfolio includes hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations, and digital power and motion control systems, serving diverse end markets such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, and transportation.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbus McKinnon has a significant global presence with offices, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities in 25 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company's products are sold in over 50 countries.

Columbus McKinnon has a long-standing reputation as a global leader in intelligent motion solutions for material handling, emphasizing quality engineering, a robust global distribution network, and continuous innovation. The company is ISO 9001 certified and increasingly devoted to ESG efforts and corporate responsibility. There is no specific information available about events that have negatively affected Columbus McKinnon Corp.'s brand reputation in the past year.

The ownership structure of Columbus McKinnon Corporation is heavily weighted towards institutional investors, who hold approximately 71.68% to 82.92% of the company's stock. Retail investors hold about 17.02% to 25.98% of the shares, while insiders own a smaller but important 2.34% to 2.35%. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc.