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Columbus McKinnon vs Astec Industries: CMCO and ASTE compared
Columbus McKinnon is the larger company: $539M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $352M for Astec Industries (Q3 2026). Columbus McKinnon is growing faster (+107% against +0.7% a year earlier). Columbus McKinnon is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.5% against -0.9%.
Where the money goes: CMCO and ASTE
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.
Astec Industries (ASTE) · Q3 2026
Astec Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $352M (+0.7% year over year), operating margin -0.9%, net loss $12.3M, operating cash flow $17.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) | Astec Industries (ASTE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $539M | $352M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +107% | +0.7% |
| Operating margin | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Net earnings | −$25.2M | −$12.3M |
| Net margin | -4.7% | -3.5% |
| Operating cash flow | −$4.6M | $17.4M |
| Free cash flow | — | $10.7M |
| Market value | $509M | $823M |
| P/E | — | 72.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $26.25 | $67.25 |
Where the revenue comes from
Columbus McKinnon
- Industrial Products: $342M (63%)
- Crane Solutions: $128M (24%)
- Precision Conveyor Products: $39.4M (7%)
- Engineered Products: $30.1M (6%)
Astec Industries
- Infrastructure Solutions: $189M (54%)
- Materials Solutions: $163M (46%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Columbus McKinnon or Astec Industries?
Columbus McKinnon is the larger company: $539M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $352M for Astec Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Columbus McKinnon or Astec Industries growing faster?
Columbus McKinnon is growing faster (+107% against +0.7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Columbus McKinnon or Astec Industries?
Columbus McKinnon is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.5% against -0.9%.
More: Columbus McKinnon earnings · how Columbus McKinnon makes money · Astec Industries earnings · how Astec Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.