
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
CMCOIndustrials · Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Stock · quarterly payer
$14.64
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
1.91%
Annual Dividend
$0.28
Payout Ratio
133%
5-Yr Growth
3.1%
Ex-Date
Aug 7, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about CMCO's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has a forward dividend yield of 1.91%, based on an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and a share price of $14.64.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, CMCO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (60 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
- CMCO last cut its regular dividend in 2014.
- CMCO's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 7, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0700 per share.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, CMCO pays out 133% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- CMCO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.1% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, CMCO's 1.91% yield is 118% above its five-year average yield of 0.88%.
- Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 73 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 16.7% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on May 5, 2022.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "CMCO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CMCO
Summary
As of Oct 18, 2026, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) yields 1.91% ($0.28 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (60/100).
Is CMCO a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsColumbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.91% ($0.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2014
- Elevated payout ratio (133%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.91%
- Payout Ratio
- 133%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.28
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 3.1%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Aug 7, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 0
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.43
- Market Cap
- $422.6M
- P/E Ratio
- —
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -67%
- 52-Week Range
- $11.99 – $24.40
- Dividend Safety
- C · 60/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2014)
CMCO dividend raises and cuts
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 73 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 16.7% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on May 5, 2022.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | Raise | $0.0600 → $0.0700 | +16.7% |
| May 2, 2019 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0600 | +20.0% |
| May 3, 2018 | Raise | $0.0400 → $0.0500 | +25.0% |
| Sep 17, 1996 | Raise | $0.0600 → $0.0700 | +16.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CMCO a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.91% ($0.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is CMCO's dividend safe?
CMCO has a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2014, debt and yield-versus-history.
Is CMCO a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CMCO screens as "yes, with caveats". Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.91% ($0.28/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will CMCO cut its dividend?
CMCO earns a dividend-safety grade of C (60/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2014). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does CMCO pay a dividend?
Yes. Columbus McKinnon Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.91%.
What is CMCO's dividend yield?
As of Oct 18, 2026, CMCO's forward dividend yield is 1.91%, based on a $0.28 annual dividend and a $14.64 share price.
What is CMCO's dividend per share?
As of Oct 18, 2026, CMCO pays $0.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is CMCO's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 18, 2026, CMCO's payout ratio is 133% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
How many years has CMCO grown its dividend?
CMCO does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.
When is the next CMCO ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 18, 2026, CMCO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 7, 2026, for $0.0700 per share.
CMCO Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-11%
3 Years
-58%
5 Years
-67%
52-Week Range
$11.99 – $24.40
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
CMCO Dividend Safety Score
Borderline
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full CMCO dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 1, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 2, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 2, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $0.0700 | regular |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $0.0700 | regular |
| May 4, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $0.0700 | regular |
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