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CMCO Stock Forecast: Columbus McKinnon Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 12 Oct 2026
$16
−0.56% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Columbus McKinnon Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $28 — +76.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 28 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$461.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
28 / 100
Median analyst target
$28
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$531.5M+125.3% y/y
Operating income−$17.1M
Net income−$88.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−6.0%
1M
−10.4%
YTD
−6.8%
1Y
+12.5%
From 52W high
−30.9%
From 52W low
+31.6%
$12
$23
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CMCO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Columbus McKinnon Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Oct 2026
28 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
72
Growth
59
Size
54
Momentum
49
Value
38
Accruals
28
Issuance
24
Quality
15
Volatility
14

Revisions (72): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (14): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CMCO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CMCO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25$30Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CMCOHigh $30Median $28Low $18

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $18Median $28High $30

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +76.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$25 → $29
15 June 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$20 → $17
15 June 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
18 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
12 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
10 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
11 Feb 2025DA DavidsonDowngradeNeutral—
4 June 2024JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—
5 Feb 2024DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
4 Oct 2022DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
29 July 2022Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
26 May 2022Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
26 May 2022JP MorganDowngradeNeutral—
7 Dec 2021JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—
3 May 2021Wells FargoInitiatesOverweight—
7 Oct 2020Sidoti & Co.ReiteratesBuy—
15 July 2020DA DavidsonInitiatesNeutral—
17 Dec 2019Barrington ResearchInitiatesOutperform—
27 Aug 2019DoughertyInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CMCO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CMCO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Columbus McKinnon Corp. returned +12.5% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CMCO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CMCOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CMCO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+14.3%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Columbus McKinnon Corp. (CMCO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
75.4×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 77% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.7×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
125.3%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
—
Gross margin
27.5%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.4%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
−21.2%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−27.7%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.6%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.7%

Higher than 77% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Columbus McKinnon Corp. (CMCO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Columbus McKinnon Corp. has a market value of $461.5M and an enterprise value of $3.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter grew 125.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$316.0M, a −21.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−7.46.

  • Shares outstanding: 28.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 75.4×; forward P/E: 6.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.75%, paying out 133% of earnings.

  • Columbus McKinnon Corp. employs 7,300 people — $204K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 11 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CMCO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CMCOColumbus McKinnon Corp.$461.5M
28
TWITitan International, Inc.$437.7M
42
WNCWabash National Corp.$535.7M
59
HYHyster-Yale, Inc.$566.2M
36
MTWThe Manitowoc Co., Inc.$772.2M
87
GENCGencor Industries, Inc.$263.1M
90
AEBIAebi Schmidt Holding AG$855.7M
14

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News

Latest CMCO news & analysis

Columbus McKinnon Targets $70M Synergies, Deleveraging After Kito Crosby Deal

MarketBeat · 27 Sept 2026neutral

Columbus McKinnon CFO John Linker stated that the company is focused on executing its integration of Kito Crosby, delivering planned cost synergies of $70 million, and reducing debt following its transformative acquisition. The company expects to achieve these synergies and deleverage as part of its post-acquisition strategy.

Why it matters — CMCO watchers would care because the successful integration and deleveraging of the substantial Kito Crosby acquisition is central to the company's near-term financial health and balance-sheet trajectory.

Columbus McKinnon to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences

PRNewsWire · 14 Sept 2026neutral

Columbus McKinnon announced that it will present at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Conference on September 23, 2026 at approximately 12:15 p.m. The company made the announcement via PRNewswire from its Charlotte, N.C. headquarters.

Why it matters — A CMCO watcher would care because the company's presentation at an investor conference provides an opportunity for management to communicate with analysts and investors.

Hurco vs. Columbus McKinnon: Which Industrial Stock Is the Better Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research article compares Hurco (HURC) and Columbus McKinnon (CMCO), two industrial stocks serving distinct niches, and examines which is better positioned to create long-term shareholder value.

Why it matters — CMCO watchers would care because the piece directly evaluates the company's standing relative to a competitor in the industrial sector.

CMCO Launches 2026 Lifting for the Troops Campaign to Support the Mae and George Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Scholarship Program

PRNewsWire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Columbus McKinnon Corporation announced the launch of its 2026 "Lifting for the Troops" fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $100,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Mae and George Siller Scholarship Program. The campaign builds on $350,000 already raised through employee, customer, and partner support.

Why it matters — A CMCO watcher would care because the campaign highlights the company's community engagement and brand visibility through employee, customer, and partner participation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CMCO stock

What is the CMCO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Columbus McKinnon Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $28, with estimates ranging from $18 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CMCO stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Columbus McKinnon Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Columbus McKinnon Corp. 28 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CMCO?

As at 12 Oct 2026, Columbus McKinnon Corp. ranks 28 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (72 of 100).

Will CMCO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +76.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Columbus McKinnon Corp. 28 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CMCO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Columbus McKinnon Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CMCO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $30 over the next 12 months.

How has CMCO stock performed over the past year?

Columbus McKinnon Corp. returned +12.5% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Columbus McKinnon Corp. do?

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a global provider of intelligent motion solutions for material handling. The company designs, manufactures, and markets products used to move, lift, position, secure, and control materials across industrial environments.

What is the latest news on CMCO?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 27 Sept 2026): "Columbus McKinnon Targets $70M Synergies, Deleveraging After Kito Crosby Deal". Columbus McKinnon CFO John Linker stated that the company is focused on executing its integration of Kito Crosby, delivering planned cost synergies of $70 million, and reducing debt following its transformative acquisition. The company expects to achieve these synergies and deleverage as part of its post-acquisition strategy.

Company

About Columbus McKinnon Corp.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a global provider of intelligent motion solutions for material handling. The company designs, manufactures, and markets products used to move, lift, position, secure, and control materials across industrial environments. Its portfolio includes hoists, rigging tools, cranes, actuators, rotary unions, conveyor systems, and digital power control technologies, serving applications in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and other heavy-duty sectors. Columbus McKinnon also supports specialized industrial and elevator-related motion applications through a range of recognized brands, giving it a broad presence in equipment that improves efficiency, safety, and precision in material movement. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbus McKinnon plays an important role in the global industrial supply chain by providing motion and lifting solutions for customers that rely on dependable handling equipment in demanding operating conditions.

CEO Mr. David J. Wilson · 7,300 employees · United States · https://www.cmco.com