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Mar 31
Columbus McKinnon Q4 2025 Earnings Report
reported a quarterly net loss with lower sales and margins, impacted by acquisition and restructuring costs
Key Takeaways
Columbus McKinnon saw a 7% year-over-year sales decline in Q4 2025 and recorded a net loss, with notable cost pressures from factory consolidation and acquisition-related expenses.
Net sales dropped 7% YoY to $246.9 million, mainly due to short-cycle demand softness.
Net loss was $2.7 million, compared to net income of $11.8 million in Q4 2024.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.60, down from $0.75 the prior year.
Orders grew 2%, with automation and precision conveyance up 14%.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
FY26 guidance expects flat to slightly higher sales and adjusted EPS, excluding impacts from the pending Kito Crosby acquisition.
Positive Outlook
- Backlog entering FY26 remains strong at $322.5M.
- Order growth driven by strategic focus on automation and precision conveyance.
- Resilient adjusted EBITDA margin despite market headwinds.
- Ongoing debt reduction supports balance sheet strength.
- Expectation for tariff headwinds to normalize in second half of FY26.
Challenges Ahead
- Flat revenue and EPS guidance suggests limited short-term growth.
- Acquisition and restructuring costs continue to weigh on profitability.
- Soft short-cycle demand impacted quarterly performance.
- Inventory efficiency slightly worsened with lower turns and higher days.
- Uncertainty around tariff impacts and timing of cost adjustments.
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