The Manitowoc Company Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Orders and backlog remained strong in Q1 2026, with non-new machine sales and service initiatives supporting growth. Guidance for the year is reaffirmed, despite tariff and geopolitical uncertainties, and S&P upgraded the credit rating to B+.
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The meeting confirmed quorum, elected nine directors, approved the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, ratified Deloitte & Touche as auditor, and passed an advisory vote on executive compensation. Shareholders could submit questions, and all agenda items passed by majority vote.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 and full-year 2025 results showed strong order growth, record non-new machine sales, and expanding aftermarket presence, despite tariff and market headwinds. 2026 guidance anticipates higher sales and EBITDA, with continued focus on recurring revenue and operational efficiency.
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Transitioning to a service-driven model, the business is expanding non-new machine sales and field service techs, targeting $3 billion in revenue and double-digit EBITDA. Market recovery, infrastructure demand, and technology adoption are driving growth, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and global reach.
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Q3 2025 saw revenue of $553M and adjusted EBITDA up 30% year-over-year, driven by strong tower crane and non-new machine sales. Tariff headwinds and working capital constraints challenge cash flow, but European and Middle Eastern markets show robust demand.
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The business is shifting from product sales to a customer-focused, service-driven model, targeting $1B in aftermarket revenue and leveraging global infrastructure trends. Recovery in Europe and strategic M&A support growth, while hybrid crane innovation addresses evolving market needs.
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Q2 2025 saw revenue of $540M and adjusted EBITDA of $26M, with strong European tower crane orders offsetting U.S. demand softness from tariff uncertainty. Full-year EBITDA is expected at the low end of guidance, and free cash flow is now forecast at $10–$15M.
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First-quarter 2025 results exceeded expectations with $471M revenue and $22M adjusted EBITDA. Orders and backlog remain strong, while tariff impacts are being mitigated. European tower crane orders surged, and full-year guidance is maintained despite ongoing trade uncertainties.
Fiscal Year 2024
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2024 saw resilient performance amid global headwinds, with record non-new machine sales and improved liquidity. 2025 guidance anticipates slight revenue and EBITDA growth, with continued focus on aftermarket expansion and cautious optimism in key regions.
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Q3 2024 saw flat sales but a 20% drop in orders, with margins pressured by lower volumes and mix. Aftermarket and non-new machine sales grew, but political and economic uncertainty in the U.S. and Europe weighed on demand. Liquidity remains strong after refinancing.
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Revenue guidance was reduced due to market softness, but long-term targets remain ambitious, with a focus on growing high-margin aftermarket sales and reducing cyclicality. Strategic dealer acquisitions, operational improvements, and global expansion underpin growth plans.
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Q2 saw a 22% drop in orders and a 7% decline in net sales year-over-year, driven by high interest rates, global uncertainty, and operational disruptions. Guidance for 2024 was lowered, with recovery expected post-U.S. election and into 2025.