Analysts Forecast 4.9% Q4 Revenue Rise to $245.7M for Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon beat analysts’ revenue estimates by 8.5% last quarter, delivering $261 million in revenue (+7.7% YoY) and exceeding EBITDA forecasts. For Q4, analysts project 4.9% revenue growth to $245.7 million and adjusted EPS of $0.58, as peers GE Aerospace and Crane report year-on-year revenue gains of 17.6% and 6.8%.
1. Earnings Report Scheduled
Columbus McKinnon will release its Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings tomorrow afternoon, following a strong previous quarter performance. The announcement coincides with elevated investor interest after significant year-on-year revenue growth in Q3.
2. Strong Q3 Results
In the prior quarter, the company generated $261 million in revenue, a 7.7% increase year over year, beating analysts’ estimates by 8.5% and surpassing EBITDA targets. This marked a rebound after mixed results in earlier periods.
3. Analyst Forecasts for Q4
Consensus estimates call for Q4 revenue of $245.7 million (up 4.9% YoY) and adjusted earnings of $0.58 per share, with analysts maintaining stable forecasts over the past month. These projections contrast with a 7.9% revenue decline in the same quarter last year.
4. Peer Results and Market Sentiment
GE Aerospace reported 17.6% revenue growth and Crane 6.8% in their Q4 results, though both shares fell post-announcement. General industrial machinery stocks have risen 8.7% on average over the past month, while Columbus McKinnon gained 13.4%, with an average analyst price target of $26.75.