Zacks Investment Research·6 days ago
Hyster-Yale (HY) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to KnowIn the most recent trading session, Hyster-Yale (HY) closed at $33.54, indicating a -4.34% shift from the previous trading day.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.(HY)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
HY•NYSE
$31.67
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustryAgricultural MachinerySub-IndustryConstruction and Material Handling Equipment
AboutHyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services a line of lift trucks, attachments, and aftermarket parts worldwide. It manufactures components, such as frames, masts, and transmissions; and assembles lift trucks. The company markets its products primarily under the Hyster and Yale brand names to independent Hyster and Yale retail dealerships. It also sells aftermarket parts under the Hyster and Yale, as well as UNISOURCE and PREMIER brands to Hyster and Yale dealers for the service of competitor lift trucks. In addition, the company produces and distributes attachments, forks, and lift tables under the Bolzoni, Auramo, and Meyer brand names; and designs and produces products in the port equipment and rough terrain forklift markets. Further, it designs, manufactures, and sells hydrogen fuel-cell stacks and engines. The company serves light and heavy manufacturers, trucking and automotive companies, rental companies, building materials and paper suppliers, lumber, metal products, warehouses, retailers, food distributors, container handling companies, and U.S. and non-U.S. governmental agencies. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.Show more
- Revenue$3.77B-12.5%
- EBITDA$63M-78.4%
- Net Income-$60M-142.2%
- EPS (Diluted)-3.39-142.2%
- Gross Margin16.79%-19.2%
- EBITDA Margin1.68%-75.3%
- Operating Margin0.46%-91.8%
- Net Margin-1.59%-148.3%
- ROE-12.18%-138.6%
HY Price & Volume
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Contraction Strains Operational Profitability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative: The company's inability to generate positive operating cash flow
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Fixed cost absorption failure
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Hyster-Yale faces significant headwinds as its core lift truck business experiences a 12.7% year-over-year revenue decline, leading to a precarious $28.0 million operating loss in 2026Q1.
- The company's high fixed-cost structure, evidenced by $151.2 million in quarterly SG&A, appears unable to scale effectively, resulting in severe margin compression to 15.7%.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm's reliance on external financing to support dividends and operations, despite a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12, suggests limited flexibility in a softening industrial market.
Verdict Logic
evidenced by a $32.9 million outflow in 2026Q1, combined with a 12.7% revenue contraction, suggests significant fundamental risk.
HY Growth Metrics
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years3.87%
5 Years6.03%
3 Years2.03%
TTM-12.21%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-199.8%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-199.64%
Return on Capital
10 Years6.31%
5 Years7%
3 Years18.51%
Last Year1.76%
HY Recent Earnings
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (58%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.64+8.9%
$1.80
Rev
$795M-9.4%
$878M
Q2 2026
Mar 3, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.06-71.7%
$1.20
Rev
$923M+0.7%
$916M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09-400.0%
$0.03
Rev
$979M+6.8%
$916M
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.14-153.8%
$0.26
Rev
$957M+6.5%
$898M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $1.64vs $1.80+8.9% | $795Mvs $878M-9.4% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $2.06vs $1.20-71.7% | $923Mvs $916M+0.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.09vs $0.03-400.0% | $979Mvs $916M+6.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.14vs $0.26-153.8% | $957Mvs $898M+6.5% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest HY News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY)
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3 Construction & Mining Equipment Stocks Braving Industry HeadwindsThe Zacks Industry Rank for the Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry paints a dull picture. We believe that stocks like CAT, TEX and HY are still worth a look.
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 26, 2026
Should You Invest in Hyster-Yale (HY) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 25, 2026
Hyster-Yale (HY) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for InvestorsHyster-Yale (HY) concluded the recent trading session at $36.41, signifying a +1.31% move from its prior day's close.
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 22, 2026
Hyster-Yale (HY) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should KnowThe latest trading day saw Hyster-Yale (HY) settling at $38.54, representing a -1.93% change from its previous close.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.67 | $561.71M | -9.34 | -12.51% | -1.59% | -12.18% | 4.53% | |
| $126.80 | $2.25B | 23.35 | 4.39% | 19.62% | 19.97% | — | |
| $17.50 | $407.79M | -7.35 | -10.18% | -2.28% | -9.05% | — | |
| $113.75 | $8.24B | 11.67 | -13.55% | 7.43% | 16.73% | — | |
| $68.70 | $4.52B | 20.63 | 5.73% | 1.87% | 4.07% | — | |
| $12.27 | $440.59M | 61.35 | 2.89% | 0.33% | 1.09% | — |
Compare HY vs Peers
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
HY SEC Filings & Documents
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 6, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 5, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 5, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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HY Frequently Asked Questions
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.'s revenue?
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) reported $3.65B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 130% increase from $1.59B in 2002.
How fast is Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. growing?
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) saw revenue decline by 12.5% over the past year.
Is HY profitable?
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) reported a net loss of $99.2M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does HY pay dividends?
Yes, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.53%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is HY's return on equity?
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) has a return on equity (ROE) of -12.2%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (HY) generated $37.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.