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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
(NYSE:HY)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$30.00
▼(-13.47% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/16/26
The score is held back primarily by weakened financial performance (TTM losses and margin compression) and bearish technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Partially offsetting these are resilient cash flow/free cash flow, a solid dividend yield, and an earnings-call outlook that shows operational improvement and strong bookings momentum, albeit with continued full-year 2026 operating losses and tariff/shipment timing headwinds.
Positive Factors
Bookings Momentum
Sustained bookings growth indicates improving customer demand and expanding commercial traction rather than a single-quarter improvement. If converted into shipments, the stronger order pipeline can support revenue recovery, better factory utilization, and improved operating leverage over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Losses and Margin Compression
The reversal from prior profitability shows that current earnings power is under pressure from weaker revenue and compressed gross margins. Persistent losses reduce internal funding capacity and can constrain strategic flexibility until pricing, product mix, and operating performance recover.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Bookings Momentum
Sustained bookings growth indicates improving customer demand and expanding commercial traction rather than a single-quarter improvement. If converted into shipments, the stronger order pipeline can support revenue recovery, better factory utilization, and improved operating leverage over the next several quarters.
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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
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The FlyHyster-Yale Materials Handling (HY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$516.94M
Dividend Yield5.03%
Average Volume (3M)145.98K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.16
Revenue Growth-11.14%
EPS Growth-614.21%
CountryUS
Employees7,500
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.56
Shares Outstanding14,488,232
10 Day Avg. Volume136,209
30 Day Avg. Volume145,983
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
P/FCF Ratio22.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-39.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$50.00Price Target Upside44.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.49B
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., established in 1991 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates as a global entity specializing in comprehensive material handling solutions. The company is responsible for engineering, manufacturing, distr...
How the Company Makes Money
HY primarily makes money by selling materials-handling equipment and by supporting that installed base over its lifecycle. The largest revenue stream is the sale of new lift trucks (Hyster- and Yale-branded), typically sold through independent dea...
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 04, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a clear trend of operational improvement: bookings growth (four consecutive quarters), revenue up sequentially, operating loss improvement, return to positive operating cash flow, and Bolzoni's return to profitability. Management emphasized successful strategic moves (modular platforms, aftermarket initiatives, restructuring and footprint optimization) that should support longer-term margin expansion. However, significant near-term headwinds remain: the company reported a GAAP net loss, expects a moderate operating loss for full year 2026, faces tariff-related costs and temporary production/supply disruptions that are delaying shipment realization. On balance, the positives (accelerating bookings, cash flow improvement, strategic progress and identifiable cost savings) materially outweigh the near-term lowlights, while management provided a cautious but constructive outlook for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.Positive Updates
Strong Bookings Momentum
Bookings reached $680 million in Q2 2026, up 17% sequentially and more than double the level in Q2 2025 (over 100% YoY). This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of bookings growth and the highest quarterly bookings in three years, driven primarily by the Americas.
Negative Updates
Company Still Reporting Net Loss
Net loss for Q2 2026 was $32 million (includes a $3 million noncash valuation allowance related to Brazilian deferred tax assets), indicating profitability has not yet been restored on a GAAP basis.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Bookings Momentum
Bookings reached $680 million in Q2 2026, up 17% sequentially and more than double the level in Q2 2025 (over 100% YoY). This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of bookings growth and the highest quarterly bookings in three years, driven primarily by the Americas.
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Company Guidance
Management guided to a moderate operating loss for full‑year 2026 with the most significant improvement occurring in H2 2026 as production rates and shipments increase; Q2 metrics underpinning that view included bookings of $680 million (up 17% sequentially and more than double Q2 2025), revenue of $813 million (up 2% vs Q1), a consolidated operating loss of about $18 million (≈$10 million better than Q1), and a Q2 net loss of $32 million (including a $3 million noncash valuation allowance). Q2 operating cash flow was a source of $17 million (improving ≈$50 million vs Q1); the quarter also included $35 million in tariff refunds offset by unfavorable capitalized material costs and roughly $10 million of higher gross tariff expenses. Management said bookings were the highest quarterly in three years (driven by the Americas) but production and shipments will temporarily lag bookings due to customer delivery timing and tariff‑related sourcing shifts, with improvements weighted toward late 2026. They reiterated structural actions and targets: the 2025 restructuring is expected to deliver about $40–45 million of annualized savings, manufacturing footprint optimization should provide ~$15–20 million of annualized benefits beginning in H2 2027, they expect trailing‑12‑month EBITDA to exceed pre‑COVID levels in H2 2027, and the long‑term objective is ~7% operating profit over the cycle.Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
52
Neutral
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.51B | 3.77B | 4.31B | 4.12B | 3.55B | 3.08B |
| Gross Profit | 540.60M | 633.80M | 895.50M | 785.60M | 433.90M | 363.40M |
| EBITDA | -27.10M | 35.10M | 300.40M | 263.40M | 9.40M | -93.20M |
| Net Income | -116.70M | -60.10M | 142.30M | 125.90M | -74.10M | -173.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.93B | 2.02B | 2.03B | 2.08B | 2.03B | 1.97B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 72.60M | 123.20M | 96.60M | 78.80M | 59.00M | 65.50M |
| Total Debt | 500.00M | 384.70M | 541.80M | 571.90M | 552.90M | 518.50M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.52B | 1.53B | 1.54B | 1.67B | 1.80B | 1.59B |
| Stockholders Equity | 390.00M | 472.00M | 475.10M | 389.90M | 204.40M | 357.10M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 14.80M | 23.60M | 122.90M | 115.30M | 11.80M | -297.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 77.40M | 86.10M | 170.70M | 150.70M | 40.60M | -253.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -60.60M | -62.70M | -47.60M | -34.50M | -35.40M | -24.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -10.50M | -800.00K | -100.10M | -100.50M | -10.90M | 193.60M |
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Technical Analysis
Negative
34.67
Price Trends
32.38
Negative
33.32
Negative
33.93
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.05
Positive
37.22
Neutral
32.03
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HY, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 34.67 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 30.72, above the 50-day MA of 32.38, and above the 200-day MA of 33.93, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.05 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 32.03 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HY.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Risk Analysis
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling disclosed 23 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | $22.92B | 395.62 | 2.21% | ― | 19.98% | ― | |
64 Neutral | $5.83B | 25.65 | 4.30% | 1.33% | 29.17% | -27.70% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | $16.70M | 1.05 | 15.75% | ― | 25.87% | -0.36% | |
61 Neutral | $804.90M | 39.86 | 2.92% | 0.44% | 8.86% | -55.83% | |
52 Neutral | $516.94M | -4.39 | -25.53% | 5.03% | -11.14% | -614.21% | |
43 Neutral | $405.25M | -1.28 | -27.20% | 1.99% | 55.23% | -1626.88% |
* Industrials Sector Average
HY
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
28.83
-6.77
-19.02%
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Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Hyster-Yale Appoints Matthew Cornell as New CFO
Positive
Oct 15, 2026
On October 14, 2026, Hyster-Yale’s Board of Directors appointed Matthew Cornell as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, with his CFO role effective November 1, 2026 and his designation as principal financial officer commencing ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Hyster-Yale Names Anthony Salgado as New COO
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
On August 1, 2026, Hyster-Yale, Inc. appointed Anthony J. Salgado as Chief Operating Officer, effective the same date, underscoring a leadership transition at the top of the company. Salgado, 55, previously served as President and Chief Executive ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Hyster-Yale Updates Investor Presentation via Regulation FD Filing
Neutral
Aug 5, 2026
On August 5, 2026, Hyster-Yale, Inc. posted an updated investor presentation on its corporate website, providing refreshed information for shareholders and market participants. The materials were furnished via a Form 8-K filing, structured to info...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Hyster-Yale Enhances Transparency with Historical Data Release
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
On August 4, 2026, Hyster-Yale, Inc. announced that it would publish additional historical quarterly financial data on its corporate website, updating schedules previously released with its second-quarter 2026 results. The information, furnished v...
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