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Hyster-Yale, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue and adjusted EBITDA rose: Revenue was $827M against $813M in Q2. Adjusted EBITDA was $6M, against negative $5M in Q2. Source
  • Operating loss narrowed to $9M: Operating loss was $9M against $18M in Q2; adjusted operating loss was $8M against $17M. Management cited higher volumes and lower employee-related expenses, including incentive compensation. Source
  • Gross profit margin fell to 15.0%: Gross profit was $124.1M, or 15.0% of revenue, against $127.6M and 15.7% in Q2 2026.
  • Bookings up 45% year on year: Unit bookings volume was $550M, 45% above Q3 2025. Bookings have been at elevated levels for four consecutive quarters since the cyclical low point. Source
  • Backlog covers about five months: Unit value backlog was $1.6B, representing about five months of production. Source
  • Five cost programs to be initiated: The five areas are reshaping the product portfolio and route-to-market, reducing manufacturing complexity including plant consolidation, consolidating support facilities, simplifying organization, and reducing capital intensity. Source

“Fourth consecutive quarter of bookings at elevated levels from cyclical low point”

Hyster-Yale, Inc., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Bookings SourceQ4 2026expected to exceed Q4 2025 and Q3 2026
Capital expenditures Source2026$50-60M
Cost reductions and mitigations Sourceat maturity, expected in 2029at least $100 millionNew
Revenue, adjusted operating profit, cash from operations Sourcelong-termrevenue >$5B; adjusted operating profit $350M (7%); cash from operations >$300M
Return on total capital employed Sourcelong-term>20%
Working capital as percentage of sales Sourcelong-term15%

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Five cost programs are expected to be initiated, covering the product portfolio, manufacturing, support facilities, organization and capital intensity, targeting at least $100 million at maturity in 2029. Source

Quarterly results and drivers

  • Revenue and adjusted EBITDA rose: Revenue was $827M against $813M in Q2. Adjusted EBITDA was $6M, against negative $5M in Q2. Source
  • Operating loss narrowed to $9M: Operating loss was $9M against $18M in Q2; adjusted operating loss was $8M against $17M. Management cited higher volumes and lower employee-related expenses, including incentive compensation. Source
  • Net loss narrowed to $15M: Net loss was $15M against $32M in Q2; adjusted net loss was $14M against $30M in Q2. Source

Segments and regions

  • Lift Truck revenue fell 16.6%: Lift Truck business revenue was $775.5M in Q3 2026, down 16.6% year on year, against $755.5M in Q2 2026.
  • Lift Truck operating loss narrowed: Lift Truck operating loss was $10.7M in Q3 2026, a -1.4% operating margin, against a $20.5M loss in Q2 2026.
  • Bolzoni revenue fell 5.4%: Bolzoni revenue was $82.3M in Q3 2026, down 5.4% year on year, against $81.9M in Q2 2026.
  • Americas revenue fell 16.9%: Americas revenue was $608.6M in Q3 2026, down 16.9% year on year, against $596.2M in Q2 2026.
  • EMEA revenue fell 18.2%: EMEA revenue was $122.8M in Q3 2026, down 18.2% year on year, against $118.2M in Q2 2026.
  • JAPIC revenue fell 5.2%: JAPIC revenue was $44.1M in Q3 2026, down 5.2% year on year, against $41.1M in Q2 2026.

“Leverage elevated due to lower earnings and tariff impacts”

Hyster-Yale, Inc., press release

Products and customers

  • 2-3.5T trucks rose to 19%: 2-3.5T counterbalanced trucks were 19% of bookings for the last twelve months to 9/30/26, up from 17% in 2025. Source
  • Modular platform supports share gains: Management said expanded modular offerings are gaining market acceptance, supporting market share gains and bookings growth across key lift truck categories. Source
  • Dealer network of 883 locations: As of September 30, 2026, the company's dealer network comprised 254 owners and 883 locations across Hyster, Yale, dual-brand and Maximal dealers. Source
  • Installed base drives parts sales: The company cited an installed lift truck base of about 1,006K units at 12/31/25 as the driver of parts sales. Source
  • About 39% from recent products: About 39% of total revenues came from new products released in the past five years, per the company's R&D disclosure. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross profit margin fell to 15.0%: Gross profit was $124.1M, or 15.0% of revenue, against $127.6M and 15.7% in Q2 2026.
  • Operating expenses fell to 16.1%: Operating expenses were $133.2M, or 16.1% of revenue, against $146.0M and 18.0% in Q2 2026.
  • Americas restructuring charges continued: Restructuring charges were $1.5M in Q3 2026, all in the Americas segment, after $1.7M in Q2 and $1.6M in Q1.

Demand and order book

  • Bookings up 45% year on year: Unit bookings volume was $550M, 45% above Q3 2025. Bookings have been at elevated levels for four consecutive quarters since the cyclical low point. Source
  • Backlog covers about five months: Unit value backlog was $1.6B, representing about five months of production. Source
  • Customers buying only what they need: Management said customers buy only what they need, unnecessary options are being eliminated, and capital budgets are tighter with demands unchanged. Source
  • Industry trend line growing 8% a year: Management described lift truck market growth as tied to economic activity; the trend line including China shows an 8% 11-year CAGR for industry size. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Cash from operations rose to $26M: Cash provided by operations was $26M in Q3 2026, $10M higher than in Q2 2026. Source
  • Working capital down $123M year on year: Working capital was $123M lower than Q3 2025, with inventory down $76M and days inventory outstanding down five days year on year. Source
  • Debt down $15M, liquidity $662M: Debt was $485M, $15M lower than Q2 2026. Unused borrowing capacity was $233M, and liquidity was $662M. Source
  • Dividends paid rose to $20M: Dividends paid were $20M year to date at Q3 2026, against $19M a year earlier. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Five cost programs to be initiated: The five areas are reshaping the product portfolio and route-to-market, reducing manufacturing complexity including plant consolidation, consolidating support facilities, simplifying organization, and reducing capital intensity. Source
  • Modular manufacturing platform drives efficiency: The company's modular platform uses common components and processes across its portfolio, with localized sourcing to support supply resilience. Source
  • Tiered portfolio widens market coverage: Management said its multi-tier offering of value, standard and premium trucks expands market coverage, including new lighter-intensity trucks. Source
  • Battery solutions add revenue: Management identifies lithium-ion battery solutions as a growth accelerator intended to capture incremental revenue. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2026

  • 2027 demand and volume expected: For 2027, management expects healthy demand and production levels, with volume and revenue growth. Source
  • Sequential revenue growth in Q4: Management expects sequential revenue growth in Q4 2026 from higher shipments. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Unit bookings volume Source$550M in Q3 2026, 45% above Q3’25
Unit value backlog Source$1.6B, about five months of production
Installed lift truck base Source~1,006K units at 12/31/25
Dealer locations Source883 locations and 254 owners at September 30, 2026

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Management said tariff-related costs remain elevated, with pricing, sourcing and cost actions expected to partially offset them. Source
  • Financial: Management said leverage is elevated due to lower earnings and tariff impacts. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the 2024 footprint optimization projects are on track to deliver benefits in 2027. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it continues to adhere to long-term capital allocation priorities: reduce debt, reinvest for profitable growth, and shareholder return. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.