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Manitowoc Co. Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 10.3 percent: Net sales were $594.9 million against $539.5 million a year earlier. First-half net sales were $1,089.5 million, up from $1,010.4 million. Source
  • Orders rose 56.1 percent: Orders were $708.7 million, up 56.1% from a year earlier. Backlog ended the quarter at $1,050.1 million. Source
  • Non-new machine sales up 6.6%: Non-new machine sales were $172.2 million, up 6.6% from a year earlier and up from $165.7 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 85.9 percent: Adjusted EBITDA was $48.9 million, against $26.3 million a year earlier. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.2%, against 4.9%. Source
  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Operating cash flow was $8.0 million, against negative $67.7 million a year earlier. First-half operating cash flow was $35.4 million. Source

“Our second quarter results exceeded our expectations. Net sales increased 10% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA grew 86% year-over-year.”

Aaron H. Ravenscroft, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceFull year 2026$2.3 to $2.4 billionRaised from $2.25 to $2.35 billion
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$150 to $170 million, including $16 million net benefit from tariff refundsRaised from $125 to $150 million
Depreciation and amortization SourceFull year 2026$60 millionKept
Interest expense SourceFull year 2026$35 to $38 millionKept
Provision for income tax expense, excluding one-time expenses SourceFull year 2026$17 to $24 millionRaised from $11 to $15 million
Adjusted diluted earnings per share SourceFull year 2026$0.80 to $1.20Raised from $0.45 to $0.90
Capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026$45 to $50 million, $25 million related to the rental fleetKept
Adjusted free cash flows SourceFull year 2026$50 to $70 millionRaised from $40 to $65 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year net sales guidance raised to $2.3 to $2.4 billion from $2.25 to $2.35 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $150 to $170 million from $125 to $150 million. Source
  • New: Adjusted EBITDA guidance now includes a $16 million net benefit from tariff refunds, which the prior guidance did not mention. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $0.80 to $1.20 from $0.45 to $0.90. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted free cash flow guidance raised to $50 to $70 million from $40 to $65 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year income tax expense range, excluding one-time expenses, raised to $17 to $24 million from $11 to $15 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Depreciation and amortization guidance of $60 million and interest expense guidance of $35 to $38 million were unchanged. Source
  • Guidance kept: Capital expenditure guidance of $45 to $50 million, including $25 million for the rental fleet, was unchanged. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales rose 10.3 percent: Net sales were $594.9 million against $539.5 million a year earlier. First-half net sales were $1,089.5 million, up from $1,010.4 million. Source
  • Net income turned positive: Net income was $14.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared with $1.5 million, or $0.04, a year earlier. First-half net income was $8.2 million. Source
  • Adjusted earnings reached $0.46: Adjusted net income was $16.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, against $2.8 million, or $0.08, a year earlier. Source

Orders, backlog and demand

  • Orders rose 56.1 percent: Orders were $708.7 million, up 56.1% from a year earlier. Backlog ended the quarter at $1,050.1 million. Source
  • Backlog up from first quarter: The first-quarter release put backlog at $939.9 million and described it as the highest level in two years. Second-quarter backlog rose by about $110 million.
  • Quoting activity fed order intake: Management said customer sentiment remained positive, and strong quoting activity led to higher order intake across the business. Source

“While the market environment remains dynamic, we believe our disciplined approach, strong customer relationships, and strategic initiatives position Manitowoc well for the remainder of 2026,”

Aaron H. Ravenscroft, President and Chief Executive Officer

Products, aftermarket and customers

  • Non-new machine sales up 6.6%: Non-new machine sales were $172.2 million, up 6.6% from a year earlier and up from $165.7 million in the first quarter. Source
  • ConExpo feedback on new products: The first-quarter release described customer feedback to new products and aftermarket offerings at the ConExpo trade show.
  • Customer sentiment improving in first quarter: The first-quarter release said backlog remained strong, orders were healthy and customer sentiment continued to improve.

Margins, costs and one-time items

  • Adjusted EBITDA up 85.9 percent: Adjusted EBITDA was $48.9 million, against $26.3 million a year earlier. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 8.2%, against 4.9%. Source
  • Legal matter costs added back: Non-recurring items of $2.0 million, all tied to a legal matter, were added back to adjusted results in the quarter. The six-month figure was $2.8 million. Source
  • Restructuring expense trimmed: Restructuring expense was $0.8 million in the quarter, against $1.0 million a year earlier, and was added back to adjusted results. Source

Cash flow and capital

  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Operating cash flow was $8.0 million, against negative $67.7 million a year earlier. First-half operating cash flow was $35.4 million. Source
  • Free cash flow negative in quarter: Free cash flow was negative $6.1 million, against negative $73.7 million a year earlier, after $14.1 million of capital expenditures. First-half free cash flow was $13.1 million. Source
  • First-quarter cash flow comparison: In the first quarter, operating cash flow was $27.4 million and free cash flow was $19.2 million, above the second-quarter free cash flow figure.
  • Adjusted ROIC rose to 6.9%: Adjusted ROIC was 6.9% at June 30, 2026, up from 5.1% at March 31, 2026 and 4.2% a year earlier. Source

Strategy and management view

  • CRANES+50 strategy remains the focus: Management said it remains focused on executing the CRANES+50 strategy. The release gives no new strategy, deal or launch details for the quarter. Source
  • First-quarter results in line: The first-quarter release said results were in line with expectations, and the second-quarter release said results exceeded management's expectations.
  • Market described as dynamic: Management described the market environment as dynamic, and said its disciplined approach and customer relationships position the company for the rest of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Orders Source$708.7 million
Backlog at quarter end Source$1,050.1 million
Non-new machine sales Source$172.2 million

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said the market environment remains dynamic, which it cited alongside its disciplined approach and customer relationships. Source
  • Regulatory: A legal matter generated $2.0 million of costs in the quarter, excluded from adjusted results. The release does not describe the outcome. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said second-quarter results exceeded its expectations, with net sales up 10% and adjusted EBITDA up 86% year-over-year. Source
  • Met: The first-quarter release said the team delivered results in line with expectations.
  • Not stated: Management said it remains focused on executing the CRANES+50 strategy. The release gives no status update on specific milestones. Source

Other quarters

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