Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) Stock Forecast
CMCO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $26.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +77.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.37
- 52-week range
- $12.12 – $23.27
CMCO analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CMCO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CMCO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.38 | $0.32 | $0.41 | $0.62 | −38.7% | 4 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.48 | $0.46 | $0.49 | $0.62 | −23.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.01 | $1.92 | $2.05 | $1.87 | +7.6% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.64 | $2.48 | $2.94 | $2.01 | +31.3% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CMCO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $518.6M | $516.0M | $522.9M | +98.7% | 4 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $520.4M | $508.0M | $531.2M | +101.2% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.10B | $2.09B | $2.12B | +76.0% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.19B | $2.17B | $2.21B | +4.0% | 4 |
CMCO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CMCO revenue: reported and forecast
CMCO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | −12.5% | 1 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | −7.6% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.76 | $1.75 | $2.01 | $2.01 | $2.01 | +14.3% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.51 | $2.51 | $2.64 | $2.64 | $2.64 | +5.4% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CMCO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CMCO beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from CMCO
4 analysts cover Columbus McKinnon; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $26.00, 77.6% above the latest close of $14.64. Analysts expect earnings of $2.01 per share for FY2027, +7.6% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.64 per share on revenue of $2.2 billion. Columbus McKinnon beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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CMCO forecast FAQ
What is Columbus McKinnon's price target?
The average analyst price target for Columbus McKinnon is $26.00, 77.6% above the latest close of $14.64.
Is Columbus McKinnon a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Columbus McKinnon, 1 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Columbus McKinnon's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.01 per share for FY2027 (range $1.92 to $2.05); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.64.
What is Columbus McKinnon's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $2.1 billion, growth of 76.0%; for FY2028 it is $2.2 billion.
When does Columbus McKinnon report earnings?
Columbus McKinnon is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.37.
Does Columbus McKinnon usually beat earnings estimates?
Columbus McKinnon reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.