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Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 9, 2026
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) reported revenue of $259M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and -0.9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.3%, net earnings $6.0M (2.3% of revenue).
Columbus McKinnon, Q3 FY26: revenue $259M (+10% year over year), operating margin 6.3%, net earnings $6.0M, operating cash flow $20.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $259M | -0.9% | +10% |
| Gross profit | $89.2M | -1% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $16.2M | +33% | -9% |
| Net earnings | $6.0M | +31% | +51% |
| Operating cash flow | $20.3M | +11% | +79% |
| Free cash flow | $16.5M | +10% | +168% |
What changed
Revenue was $258.7M in Q3 FY26, up 10% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Crane Solutions was the largest line at 44% of revenue. Crane Solutions added $14.0M year over year (up 14%), 57% of the total change. Precision Conveyor Products declined 8%.
Gross margin was 34.5%, down 0.6 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $16.2M, a 6.3% margin (down 1.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $1.5M even though revenue rose $24.5M versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 13% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+33%). Net earnings were $6.0M, up 51% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.9%.
Operating cash flow was $20.3M (up 79% year over year), 339% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $12.1M of depreciation and amortization and $3.2M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $3.8M left free cash flow of $16.5M.
Questions
What was Columbus McKinnon's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) reported revenue of $259M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +10% from a year earlier and -0.9% from the quarter before.
Was Columbus McKinnon profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $16.2M (6.3% of revenue) and net earnings $6.0M.
Source: Columbus McKinnon 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.