Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Columbus McKinnon Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has returned -15.49% so far this year and -12.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CMCO has returned -0.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 28, 1996, CMCO's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +48.6%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -52.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 12 months.

On a daily basis, CMCO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 11, 2000 with a return of +34.0%, while the worst single day was Feb 11, 2025 at -41.2%.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation has an annualized alpha of 2.32%, beta of 1.16, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 29, 1996.

• This stock participated in 154.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 136.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CMCO ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Columbus McKinnon Corporation provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbus McKinnon Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Columbus McKinnon Corporation was 95.20%, occurring on Apr 25, 2003. Recovery took 750 trading sessions.

The current Columbus McKinnon Corporation drawdown is 72.45%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Columbus McKinnon Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Columbus McKinnon Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.