Welcome back. Futures this morning have completely reversed course. We are about an hour away from the opening bell on Wall Street.The Dow industrial is now negative, down 50 points. The S&P is down five and the Nasdaq also weaker by 25 after beginning uh the session uh with gains. All three major indices of course in another record setting performance yesterday.Uh the Dow industrials hitting another all-time high above 50,135. Now, uh, the Nasdaq was up 207 at the close and both the S&P 500 logged backtoba ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) ("Columbus McKinnon" or the "Company"), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, today announced financial results for its fiscal year 2026 third quarter, which ended December 31, 2025. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights (compared with prior-year period, except where otherwise noted) "Our team delivered double-digit sales, order and EPS growth in the quarter, ahea ...

Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the s ...

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This story was originally published on Manufacturing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Manufacturing Dive newsletter. U.S. sustainability policy may have shifted, but some manufacturers are still finding a faster path to climate, governance and workforce gains by investing in domestic production. The reshoring wave has triggered staggering levels of investment: Apple has pledged more than $500 billion toward U.S. operations over the next four years, and Johnson & Johnso ...

近日，硅谷知名创业孵化器 Y Combinator 发布了 2026 年春季创业赛道指南（RFS）。作为全球最具影响力的创业加速器，这一传统旨在让创业者窥见 YC 希望他们解决的下一代问题。 RFS 的传统可以追溯到 2008 年左右。每年 RFS 的变化都预示着风口，很多想法直接来自 YC 内部合伙人或创始人的一线观察。比如 2021 年全是 Web3 和远程协作，2023 年是生成式 AI。 像 Cursor 和Claude Code这样的工具，在目标明确的情况下，能极大地提升构建软件的效率。但在现实的商业世界里，最难的其实不是怎么把东西造出 来，而是搞清楚到底该造什么。很多公司折腾了半年，最后发现做出的功能根本没人用，这才是最大的浪费。 长期以来，决定做什么这件事一直高度依赖产品经理（PM）的大脑。PM 需要从成百上千小时的用户访谈录音、乱七八糟的后台数据和堆积如山的市场 反馈中，像大海捞针一样找出用户的真实痛点。然后，他们得熬夜写出长达几十页的产品需求文档，再拆成一个个任务丢给程序员。 YC 认为，这种方式现在已经过时了。 他们提出要做一个"产品管理领域的 Cursor"。用户上传客户访谈记录和产品使 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 21% to $56.7 million, driven by strong performance across end markets [4][15] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 50% to $6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.7% [4][18] - Net income for the quarter was $0.25 per diluted share, and adjusted net income was $0.31 per diluted share [18] - Gross profit increased by 15% to $13.5 million, with a gross margin of 23.8% [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to the defense market increased by $8.3 million, driven by project milestones and growth in existing programs [15] - Sales to the energy and process market increased by $2.1 million, or 13%, reflecting strength in aftermarket sales [15] - Aftermarket sales to energy and process and defense markets were $10.8 million, up 11% year-over-year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Book-to-bill ratio was 1.3 times, with backlog reaching a record $515.6 million, up 34% year-over-year [5][20] - Approximately 85% of backlog is attributable to the defense market, providing stability [20] - The company expects 35%-40% of backlog to convert to revenue over the next 12 months [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of XDot Bearing Technologies enhances competitive positioning in high-speed rotating machinery [6] - FlackTek acquisition adds a third core technology platform, aligning with long-term goals of 50% defense and 50% commercial revenue mix [7][8] - The company is focused on disciplined investments to expand capabilities and deepen customer relationships [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong demand across core end markets, despite some slowing in large CapEx purchases due to macroeconomic factors [13][14] - The company remains confident in achieving long-term objectives of 8%-10% organic revenue growth and low to mid-teen adjusted EBITDA margins by fiscal 2027 [24] - Management emphasized the importance of disciplined execution and ongoing investments for future growth [14] Other Important Information - The company completed significant facility expansions, including a new Navy manufacturing facility and renovations in Colorado [12][13] - The company has a strong cash position of $22.3 million and robust operating cash flow of $4.8 million [21][22] - Tariff impacts are estimated to be between $1 million and $1.5 million for the full year, with minimal impact in the third quarter [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand in defense and CapEx plans - Management indicated that the defense platform remains healthy, with ongoing investments to increase capacity and efficiency [27][28] Question: M&A strategy and future acquisitions - Management stated that while FlackTek adds a third platform, future focus will be on investing in existing platforms before considering new acquisitions [29][30] Question: Pursuing new work from the Navy - Management highlighted the applicability of core competencies in pursuing new opportunities within the Navy [31][33] Question: Growth in existing defense programs - Management confirmed that they are winning additional scope on current projects, leading to increased opportunities [37][38] Question: Book-to-bill ratio outlook - Management reaffirmed that the long-term target for book-to-bill ratio remains at 1.1, despite current performance exceeding that [40][42] Question: Material receipts impact on gross margin - Management explained that material receipts are lumpy and expected to normalize in future quarters [63][64] Question: Testing facilities activity - Management reported that the testing facilities are currently booked for specific production programs, with ongoing discussions for future opportunities [75][76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 21% to $56.7 million, driven by strong performance across end markets [4][15] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 50% to $6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.7% [4][16] - Net income for the quarter was $0.25 per diluted share, and adjusted net income was $0.31 per diluted share [16][18] - Gross profit increased by 15% to $13.5 million, with a gross margin of 23.8% [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to the defense market increased by $8.3 million, driven by project milestones and growth in existing programs [15] - Sales to the energy and process market increased by $2.1 million, or 13%, reflecting strength in aftermarket sales [15] - Aftermarket sales to energy and process and defense markets were $10.8 million, up 11% year-over-year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Book-to-bill ratio was 1.3 times, with backlog increasing to a record $515.6 million, up 34% year-over-year [5][19] - Approximately 85% of backlog is attributable to the defense market, providing stability [19] - The company expects 35%-40% of backlog to convert to revenue over the next 12 months [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed the acquisition of XDot Bearing Technologies, enhancing its competitive position in high-speed rotating machinery [5] - The acquisition of FlackTek for $35 million adds advanced materials and processing as a third core technology platform [7][10] - Investments in capacity expansion and technology are ongoing, with a focus on efficiency and scalability [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong demand in defense and energy markets, despite some slowing in large CapEx purchases due to macroeconomic factors [13][14] - The company remains confident in achieving long-term objectives of 8%-10% organic revenue growth and low to mid-teen adjusted EBITDA margins by fiscal 2027 [23] - Management emphasized disciplined execution and the importance of ongoing investments to support future growth [14][15] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $22.3 million in cash and strong operating cash flow of $4.8 million [20][21] - Capital expenditures totaled $2.8 million during the quarter, supporting capacity expansion initiatives [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand in defense and CapEx plans - Management indicated that defense demand remains healthy, with ongoing investments to increase capacity and efficiency [27][29] Question: M&A strategy and future acquisitions - Management stated that while FlackTek adds a third platform, future focus will be on investing in existing platforms before considering new acquisitions [30][31] Question: Pursuing new work from the Navy - Management highlighted the applicability of their core competencies in pursuing new opportunities within Navy programs [33][34] Question: Growth in existing defense programs - Management confirmed that they are winning additional scope on current projects, leading to more opportunities [39][40] Question: Book-to-bill ratio outlook - Management reaffirmed that the long-term target for book-to-bill is 1.1, despite current performance exceeding that target [43][44] Question: Material receipts impact on gross margin - Management explained that material receipts are lumpy and expected to normalize in future quarters [65][66] Question: Testing facilities activity - Management reported that testing facilities are currently focused on existing backlog products, with healthy pipeline opportunities [75][76]

Core Viewpoint - Arcosa, Inc. has announced the timing for its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings release and conference call, indicating a focus on transparency and communication with investors [1] Earnings Release and Conference Call - The company will release its earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, after market close on February 26, 2026 [1] - An earnings call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on February 27, 2026, to discuss the results [1] - The call will be accessible via webcast and a slide presentation will be available for download [1] Dividend Declaration - Arcosa's Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its common stock [1] - This dividend is payable on January 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of January 15, 2026 [1] Company Overview - Arcosa, Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and provides infrastructure-related products and solutions [1] - The company operates in three principal business segments: Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products [1]

Market Overview - Pre-market futures have improved from early lows, influenced by Q4 earnings reports and private-sector job numbers, with the Dow up 142 points and the S&P 500 up 10 points, while the Nasdaq is down 66 points and the Russell 2000 is up 12 points [1] Private Sector Employment - Private-sector payrolls for January reported by ADP show an increase of only 22K, significantly below expectations, and down from a revised 37K the previous month, marking the first back-to-back monthly job gains since April and May of the previous year [2] - The services sector accounted for most of the job gains, adding 21K jobs, while goods-producing sectors only added 1K jobs. Healthcare Services led with 74K hires, followed by Financial Services with 14K and Construction with 9K. Professional & Business Services lost 57K jobs, and Manufacturing has not seen positive job growth since early 2024 [2][3] - A new ADP methodology indicates a downward revision of 212K fewer hires for the entire year of 2025, reducing total private-sector hires from 771K in 2024 to 398K in 2025 [4] Earnings Reports - Eli Lilly & Co. reported a 7.9% earnings surprise with earnings of $7.54 per share and revenues of $19.29 billion, also exceeding estimates by 7.9%, driven by strong performance in diabetes and weight loss drugs [6][7] - AbbVie reported earnings of $2.71 per share, beating estimates of $2.66, while Novartis reported $2.03 per share, surpassing consensus by 4 cents. Novartis shares rose 1.6%, while AbbVie shares fell 3% [7] - Phillips 66 reported earnings of $2.47 per share, exceeding expectations of $2.11 and significantly improving from a loss of $0.15 per share in the same quarter last year, with shares up 1.3% in pre-market trading [8]