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Caterpillar vs Columbus McKinnon: CAT and CMCO compared
Caterpillar is the larger company: $20.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $539M for Columbus McKinnon (Q2 FY27). Columbus McKinnon is growing faster (+107% against +17% a year earlier). Caterpillar is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.4% against 6.5%.
Where the money goes: CAT and CMCO
Caterpillar (CAT) · Q3 2026
Caterpillar, Q3 2026: revenue $20.7B (+17% year over year), operating margin 20.4%, net earnings $3.3B, operating cash flow $4.4B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) · Q2 FY27
Columbus McKinnon, Q2 FY27: revenue $539M (+107% year over year), operating margin 6.5%, net loss $25.2M, operating cash flow −$4.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Caterpillar (CAT) | Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $20.7B | $539M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +17% | +107% |
| Operating margin | 20.4% | 6.5% |
| Net earnings | $3.3B | −$25.2M |
| Net margin | 15.9% | -4.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $4.4B | −$4.6M |
| Free cash flow | $3.7B | — |
| Market value | $255.2B | $509M |
| P/E | 21.7× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $823.41 | $26.25 |
Where the revenue comes from
Caterpillar
- Sales of Machinery, Power & Energy: $19.7B (95%)
- Financial Products: $1.0B (5%)
Columbus McKinnon
- Industrial Products: $342M (63%)
- Crane Solutions: $128M (24%)
- Precision Conveyor Products: $39.4M (7%)
- Engineered Products: $30.1M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Caterpillar or Columbus McKinnon?
Caterpillar is the larger company: $20.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $539M for Columbus McKinnon (Q2 FY27).
Is Caterpillar or Columbus McKinnon growing faster?
Columbus McKinnon is growing faster (+107% against +17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Caterpillar or Columbus McKinnon?
Caterpillar is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.4% against 6.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.