Columbus McKinnon Q4 Revenue Rises 77% to $437.8M Despite EPS Miss
CMCO•Columbus McKinnon’s Q4 revenue surged 77% year-over-year to $437.8 million, beating the $375.0 million consensus, driven by the Kito Crosby acquisition. Adjusted EPS of $0.24 missed forecasts by $0.23, while fiscal 2027 guidance of $1.70–$1.90 per share and $2.05–$2.12 billion revenue aligns with expectations.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Columbus McKinnon reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $0.24, missing analyst expectations by $0.23, while generating revenue of $437.8 million, a 77% increase from $246.9 million a year earlier. The earnings shortfall reflected integration costs of the Kito Crosby acquisition completed on February 3, 2026.
2. Acquisition Impact and Orders
The Kito Crosby acquisition drove sales growth and contributed to record order intake of $442.8 million, up 68% year-over-year, and a backlog of $519.6 million at quarter-end. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $68.7 million, lifting the margin by 130 basis points to 15.7%.
3. Fiscal 2027 Outlook and Balance Sheet
For fiscal 2027, the company forecasts EPS of $1.70 to $1.90 and revenue of $2.05 to $2.12 billion, with midpoints broadly aligning with consensus. The balance sheet remains solid, with a net leverage ratio of 5.1x and $561.2 million in available liquidity to support ongoing integration and growth.
