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Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2025
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) reported revenue of $261M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +8% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.7%, net earnings $4.6M (1.8% of revenue).
Columbus McKinnon, Q2 FY26: revenue $261M (+8% year over year), operating margin 4.7%, net earnings $4.6M, operating cash flow $18.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $261M | +11% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $90.2M | +17% | +21% |
| Operating profit | $12.2M | +122% | +13% |
| Net earnings | $4.6M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $18.4M | — | +96% |
| Free cash flow | $15.1M | — | +282% |
What changed
Revenue was $261.0M in Q2 FY26, up 8% year over year and up 11% from the previous quarter. Crane Solutions was the largest line at 42% of revenue. Engineered Products added $7.3M year over year (up 38%), 39% of the total change. All other declined 66%.
Gross margin was 34.5%, up 3.7 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $12.2M, a 4.7% margin (up 0.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 7% reached operating profit, above the 4% margin then. Operating expenses grew 22% against revenue growth of 8%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+56%). Net earnings were $4.6M. The effective tax rate was -45.9%.
Operating cash flow was $18.4M (up 96% year over year), 400% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $12.2M of depreciation and amortization and $2.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $1.2M. Capital expenditures of $3.3M left free cash flow of $15.1M.
Questions
What was Columbus McKinnon's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) reported revenue of $261M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +8% from a year earlier and +11% from the quarter before.
Was Columbus McKinnon profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $12.2M (4.7% of revenue) and net earnings $4.6M.
Source: Columbus McKinnon 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.