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Manitowoc Company
(NYSE:MTW)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$23.50
â–²(20.82% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/09/26
MTW scores in the low-60s primarily because financial performance is improving but still uneven (thin net margins and historical volatility), while the earnings call provided a strong near-term catalyst via raised guidance and surging orders/backlog. Technicals are supportive but overbought (RSI ~81), and valuation remains a notable headwind given the high P/E (~65) with no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Orders and Backlog
Strong orders and a record backlog provide meaningful revenue visibility beyond the current quarter. The 1.2 book-to-bill ratio and substantial scheduled shipments support production utilization, reinforce market demand, and create a foundation for sustained growth over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Thin Profitability
Very thin net profitability leaves limited room for execution errors, demand weakness, or cost inflation to be absorbed. The history of earnings volatility also makes current operating improvement less durable until stronger margins and more consistent bottom-line performance are demonstrated.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Orders and Backlog
Strong orders and a record backlog provide meaningful revenue visibility beyond the current quarter. The 1.2 book-to-bill ratio and substantial scheduled shipments support production utilization, reinforce market demand, and create a foundation for sustained growth over the next several quarters.
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Manitowoc Company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
Measures profitability at the business‑unit level to show which segments actually convert sales into earnings. For investors in Manitowoc, segment operating income exposes margin differences, reveals where capital and cost discipline are working or failing, and flags businesses that may need restructuring or that could fund expansion.
Measures profitability at the business‑unit level to show which segments actually convert sales into earnings. For investors in Manitowoc, segment operating income exposes margin differences, reveals where capital and cost discipline are working or failing, and flags businesses that may need restructuring or that could fund expansion.
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The FlyManitowoc Company (MTW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$802.02M
Dividend Yield0.44%
Average Volume (3M)442.64K
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.7
Beta (1Y)1.70
Revenue Growth8.86%
EPS Growth-55.83%
CountryUS
Employees4,700
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
Shares Outstanding36,061,970
10 Day Avg. Volume336,675
30 Day Avg. Volume442,643
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.69
Price to Book (P/B)0.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-27.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.14
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.00Price Target Upside-28.02% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.30B
Manitowoc Company Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
The Manitowoc Company, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides engineered lifting solutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes crawler-...
How the Company Makes Money
Manitowoc primarily makes money by selling new cranes and related lifting equipment, recognizing revenue when equipment is delivered/accepted under customer contracts. A significant additional revenue stream comes from aftermarket activities tied ...
Manitowoc Company Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed materially positive operational and financial momentum: strong order growth (+56% YoY to $709M), backlog >$1B, double-digit revenue growth (+10% YoY) and near-doubling of adjusted EBITDA (to $49M) with margin expansion. Management raised full-year guidance and reduced net leverage to ~2.6x, while executing on aftermarket growth, AI adoption, safety improvements and tariff recoveries. Principal headwinds are manageable: modest quarterly free cash flow outflow, tariff accounting complexity, regional geopolitical risk (Iran), product timing related to standards, and a relatively modest cash balance. Overall, the positives substantially outweigh the risks and uncertainties highlighted on the call.Positive Updates
Record Orders and Backlog Expansion
Orders of $709 million in Q2, up 56% year-over-year; book-to-bill ~1.2. Backlog ended at $1.05 billion, up $110 million sequentially and $321 million year-over-year, with approximately $750 million expected to ship this year.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Free Cash Flow and Operating Cash Constraints
Q2 cash flow from operations was $8 million and free cash flow was a use of $6 million (capex $14 million, including $9 million for rental fleet), indicating limited near-term organic cash generation despite improved YoY performance.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Orders and Backlog Expansion
Orders of $709 million in Q2, up 56% year-over-year; book-to-bill ~1.2. Backlog ended at $1.05 billion, up $110 million sequentially and $321 million year-over-year, with approximately $750 million expected to ship this year.
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Company Guidance
Management raised full‑year guidance to net sales of $2.3–$2.4 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $150–$170 million, adjusted diluted EPS of $0.80–$1.20, and free cash flow of $50–$70 million; the midpoint uplift (from a prior EBITDA midpoint of $137.5M to $160M) reflects roughly $50M higher revenue at the midpoint, a ~$16M net tariff‑refund benefit to adjusted EBITDA (driven by $26M cash refunds, $12M recognized in Q2 and about $4M expected in Q3), and higher variable compensation (total bridge ≈ $22.5M at the midpoint). The guidance is supported by Q2 results: orders $709M (+56% YoY) with a 1.2 book‑to‑bill, backlog $1.05B (≈$750M expected to ship this year), Q2 net sales $595M (+10% YoY), Q2 adjusted EBITDA $49M (margin >8%), net leverage ~2.6x, cash $96M and total liquidity $304M.Manitowoc Company Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.32B | 2.24B | 2.18B | 2.23B | 2.03B | 1.72B |
| Gross Profit | 435.00M | 404.70M | 375.00M | 425.20M | 364.50M | 307.20M |
| EBITDA | 132.10M | 113.10M | 112.90M | 139.20M | -24.90M | 92.90M |
| Net Income | 20.20M | 7.20M | 55.80M | 39.20M | -123.60M | 11.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.92B | 1.82B | 1.66B | 1.71B | 1.62B | 1.78B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 95.80M | 77.30M | 48.00M | 34.40M | 64.40M | 75.40M |
| Total Debt | 518.40M | 583.30M | 437.20M | 419.30M | 419.90M | 436.40M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.22B | 1.12B | 1.02B | 1.10B | 1.08B | 1.11B |
| Stockholders Equity | 701.10M | 695.20M | 640.10M | 603.30M | 537.80M | 662.40M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 69.40M | -15.30M | 3.50M | -14.40M | 15.10M | 35.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 112.40M | 22.20M | 49.20M | 63.00M | 76.90M | 76.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -40.30M | -49.50M | -40.40M | -71.80M | -58.00M | -226.30M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.80M | 54.80M | 6.70M | -21.40M | -29.90M | 100.90M |
Manitowoc Company Technical Analysis
Positive
19.45
Price Trends
21.24
Positive
17.54
Positive
15.32
Positive
Market Momentum
0.31
Positive
53.44
Neutral
73.48
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MTW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 19.45 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 22.27, below the 50-day MA of 21.24, and above the 200-day MA of 15.32, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.31 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.44 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 73.48 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MTW.
Manitowoc Company Risk Analysis
Manitowoc Company disclosed 30 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Manitowoc Company reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Manitowoc Company Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $8.13B | 14.98 | 12.32% | 1.69% | 1.93% | -12.16% | |
67 Neutral | $1.78B | 17.42 | 8.70% | 0.93% | 4.07% | -15.07% | |
64 Neutral | $5.86B | 25.77 | 4.30% | 1.33% | 29.17% | -27.70% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | $802.02M | 39.71 | 2.92% | 0.44% | 8.86% | -55.83% | |
54 Neutral | $885.33M | 44.71 | 2.88% | 1.35% | 18.70% | -57.51% | |
52 Neutral | $518.55M | -4.41 | -25.53% | 5.01% | -11.14% | -614.21% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Manitowoc Company Corporate Events
Other
Manitowoc Company to Present at Midwest IDEAS Conference
Neutral
Aug 25, 2026
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. announced it would present at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with its session scheduled to begin at 12:15 PM, ET. The appearance underscores the company’s ongoing engagement w...
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