Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW) Shares Gap Down on Disappointing Earnings

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE:MTW)’s stock price gapped down before the market opened on Tuesday following a weaker than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $14.86, but opened at $13.23. Manitowoc shares last traded at $14.73, with a volume of 343,414 shares traded.

The industrial products company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.27 by ($0.01). Manitowoc had a net margin of 0.32% and a return on equity of 1.73%. The company had revenue of $677.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $637.00 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.10 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 13.6% on a year-over-year basis. Manitowoc has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.450-0.900 EPS.

Trending Headlines about Manitowoc

Here are the key news stories impacting Manitowoc this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue and order strength: Management reported solid order growth and a revenue beat for Q4, which helped lift sentiment as topline momentum and backlog improvement reduce near‑term demand uncertainty. Manitowoc shares jump 4% as strong order growth drives Q4 earnings, revenue beat
• Positive Sentiment: CRANES+50 strategy and demand outlook: Management set a 2026 sales target of $2.25B–$2.35B and pointed to robust tower crane demand and expansion under its CRANES+50 plan, suggesting scalable growth if execution continues. Manitowoc outlines $2.25B–$2.35B 2026 sales target amid CRANES+50 strategy expansion and robust tower crane demand
• Positive Sentiment: Distribution expansion: MGX (Manitowoc subsidiary) was appointed as a Hiab dealer across 13 U.S. states, expanding direct‑to‑customer reach and after‑sales service — a long‑term margin and market‑share positive. The Manitowoc Company Expands Its Direct-to-Customer Footprint; MGX Appointed Hiab Dealer for the U.S. in 13 States
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor outreach: The company scheduled a February 2026 investor presentation series — management is engaging with investors to detail strategy and targets, providing more transparency but no new financials. Manitowoc Schedules February 2026 Investor Presentation Series
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings detail available: Q4 2025 earnings call/transcripts are published for investors who want management commentary on orders, margins and guide assumptions. Manitowoc (MTW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: EPS and net‑income deterioration: GAAP net income and diluted EPS fell sharply year‑over‑year (large percentage declines), and EPS missed consensus — a profitability concern that tempers enthusiasm from the revenue beat. Manitowoc Company Inc. (MTW) stock falls on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Cautious FY‑2026 guide: Management set a wide EPS range of $0.45–$0.90 (below some analyst estimates at the low end) and revenue guidance roughly in the $2.3B–$2.4B band, leaving room for execution risk and investor disappointment if results skew to the low end. Manitowoc press release / slide deck (FY2026 guidance)

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Manitowoc from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $10.00 price objective (up previously from $9.00) on shares of Manitowoc in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Manitowoc in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $10.50.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Garner Asset Management Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Manitowoc during the 4th quarter worth approximately $36,000. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new position in Manitowoc during the third quarter valued at $47,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its position in Manitowoc by 131.0% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 4,541 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $55,000 after buying an additional 2,575 shares during the last quarter. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main purchased a new stake in Manitowoc in the second quarter worth $84,000. Finally, CWM LLC raised its stake in shares of Manitowoc by 669.9% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 7,329 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $88,000 after buying an additional 6,377 shares during the period. 78.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Manitowoc Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 2.14, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70. The stock has a market cap of $537.74 million, a PE ratio of 79.79 and a beta of 1.88. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $13.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $11.52.

About Manitowoc

The Manitowoc Company, Inc (NYSE: MTW) is a global manufacturer of heavy-lift cranes and lifting equipment. The company’s product portfolio includes tower cranes marketed under the Potain brand, mobile hydraulic cranes sold under the Grove, Manitowoc and National Crane names, and engineered lifting solutions such as mast climbers and platform hoists. Manitowoc serves a wide range of industries, including construction, infrastructure, energy and industrial markets.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Manitowoc operates manufacturing facilities, sales offices and rental centers across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.