Columbus McKinnon(US:CMCO) Prnewswire·2026-01-14 14:20Core Viewpoint - Columbus McKinnon Corporation has announced preliminary unaudited financial results for its third quarter ending December 31, 2025, indicating expected growth in net sales and adjusted EBITDA compared to previous periods [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company anticipates net sales between $250 million to $260 million for Q3 2025 and between $747 million to $757 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 [2]. - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $38 million to $40 million for Q3 2025 and between $115 million to $117 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 [2]. - Adjusted EPS is projected to be between $0.58 to $0.63 for Q3 2025 and between $1.70 to $1.75 for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 [3]. Orders and Backlog - The company estimates that orders received during Q3 2025 will be between $245 million and $250 million, a decrease from $253.7 million in Q2 2026 [3]. - Backlog is expected to be between $335 million and $345 million as of December 31, 2025, reflecting a 3% decrease from $351.6 million in Q2 2026 but a 5% increase from $322.5 million at the end of fiscal 2025 [4]. Acquisition and Divestiture - The preliminary financial results do not account for the pending acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited or the divestiture of its U.S. power chain hoist and chain manufacturing operations [5]. Adjusted EBITDA Definition Update - The company has revised its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to include stock-based compensation expense, aiming to provide investors with a clearer understanding of underlying performance [5].