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Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 30, 2025
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) reported revenue of $236M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -2% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.3%, net loss $1.9M (0.8% of revenue).
Columbus McKinnon, Q1 FY26: revenue $236M (-2% year over year), operating margin 2.3%, net loss $1.9M, operating cash flow −$18.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $236M | -4% | -2% |
| Operating profit | $5.5M | +11% | — |
| Net earnings | −$1.9M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$18.2M | -151% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $235.9M in Q1 FY26, down 2% year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter. Crane Solutions was the largest line at 40% of revenue. Crane Solutions lost $2.4M year over year (down 2%), 63% of the total change.
Gross margin was 32.7%, down 4.4 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $5.5M, a 2.3% margin (down 6.5 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 6% against a revenue fall of 2%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+16%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $1.9M, narrower than the previous quarter's $2.7M loss. Net interest and other expense of $7.1M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$18.2M. Non-cash charges added back $12.3M of depreciation and amortization and $1.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $30.4M. Capital expenditures of $3.2M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$21.4M.
Questions
What was Columbus McKinnon's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) reported revenue of $236M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -2% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Columbus McKinnon profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $5.5M (2.3% of revenue) and net loss $1.9M.
Source: Columbus McKinnon 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.