Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) Trading Down 10.4% on Disappointing Earnings

Shares of Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE:HY) dropped 10.4% during trading on Wednesday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The company traded as low as $32.01 and last traded at $34.40. Approximately 50,753 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 49% from the average daily volume of 99,741 shares. The stock had previously closed at $38.40.

The industrial products company reported ($2.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.20) by ($0.86). Hyster-Yale had a negative net margin of 1.59% and a negative return on equity of 6.12%. The business had revenue of $923.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $916.43 million.

Hyster-Yale Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.36 per share. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. Hyster-Yale’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -42.35%.

Hyster-Yale News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyster-Yale this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Order momentum and cash generation: management reported a sequential 42% jump in bookings and strong domestic demand, while inventory reductions helped produce solid operating cash flow and $33.6M of free cash flow — a sign the company is stabilizing working capital and customer demand. Hyster-Yale: Turnaround Play With Substantial Upside – Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Large planned cost savings: Hyster‑Yale outlined $85M–$100M of annual run‑rate savings by 2028 from restructuring and efficiency actions, which should materially boost margins if executed. Hyster-Yale outlines $85M–$100M annual savings by 2028 amid market recovery and cost actions
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Northland raised HY to Outperform, reflecting investor interest in the turnaround narrative and likely contributing to buying momentum. Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY) Raised to Outperform at Northland Securities
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials available: management held its Q4 2025 earnings call and published slides/transcripts that investors can use to validate guidance and cost‑save assumptions. These documents provide detail but did not by themselves move the fundamental story. Hyster-Yale (HY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability shortfall: HY reported a sizable EPS miss (Q4 EPS of -$2.06 vs. consensus -$1.20) and continues to show negative net margin and ROE, underscoring near‑term earnings weakness. Hyster-Yale (HY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Top‑line pressure: FY2025 revenue fell about 13%, reflecting ongoing international weakness that could limit near‑term recovery even as domestic orders improve. Hyster-Yale revenues drop 13% in 2025

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on HY shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Hyster-Yale in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Roth Mkm set a $40.00 price objective on Hyster-Yale in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Northland Securities upgraded shares of Hyster-Yale from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $50.00 target price on the stock in a report on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $45.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyster-Yale

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Amundi lifted its stake in Hyster-Yale by 10.1% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 4,844 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $201,000 after acquiring an additional 444 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Hyster-Yale by 110.6% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 79,582 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,306,000 after purchasing an additional 41,795 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Hyster-Yale by 20.5% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 119,560 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $4,967,000 after purchasing an additional 20,305 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in shares of Hyster-Yale by 99.6% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 48,701 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,023,000 after purchasing an additional 24,302 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Hyster-Yale by 19.8% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 35,034 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,455,000 after purchasing an additional 5,802 shares in the last quarter. 46.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hyster-Yale Price Performance

The company has a market cap of $675.31 million, a PE ratio of -11.20 and a beta of 1.54. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $34.92 and its 200-day moving average is $34.62. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53.

About Hyster-Yale

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc is a global manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of industrial lift trucks, container handlers and aftermarket parts and services. Operating under the Hyster and Yale brand names, the company designs, engineers and assembles counterbalanced lift trucks, narrow-aisle trucks and specialty vehicles for clients in distribution, manufacturing, retail and warehousing.

The company’s product portfolio includes electric, diesel and LPG-powered forklifts, as well as reach stackers, empty container handlers and terminal tractors.