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5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Manitowoc’s Q2 Earnings Call

By: StockStory

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Manitowoc’s second quarter was marked by a notable miss relative to Wall Street’s expectations, as both revenue and adjusted profit came in below consensus. Management attributed the underperformance primarily to persistent demand uncertainty in the U.S., driven by evolving tariff policies and cautious customer behavior. CEO Aaron Ravenscroft described the environment as the "eye of the storm," emphasizing that buyers are delaying new crane purchases due to uncertainty over final tariff rates and pricing structures. Additionally, supply chain constraints and last-minute commercial delays contributed to missed deliveries during the quarter, further weighing on results.

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Manitowoc (MTW) Q2 CY2025 Highlights:

  • Revenue: $539.5 million vs analyst estimates of $577.3 million (4% year-on-year decline, 6.5% miss)
  • Adjusted EPS: $0.08 vs analyst expectations of $0.18 (56.3% miss)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $26.3 million vs analyst estimates of $38.22 million (4.9% margin, 31.2% miss)
  • Operating Margin: 2%, down from 3.6% in the same quarter last year
  • Backlog: $729.3 million at quarter end, down 12.8% year on year
  • Market Capitalization: $348.9 million

While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.

Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Manitowoc’s Q2 Earnings Call

  • Steven Michael Fisher (UBS) asked about the duration of the $729 million backlog and its coverage for the rest of the year. CFO Brian Regan replied that most of the backlog is expected to ship within the year, with stronger coverage for Q3 and Q4.
  • Steven Michael Fisher (UBS) inquired about regional differences in order trends and book-to-bill ratios. CEO Aaron Ravenscroft explained that strong demand persisted for MGX’s pre-tariff inventory, while dealer-driven orders in the legacy Americas business were weak due to tariff-related hesitation.
  • Steven Michael Fisher (UBS) questioned tariff impacts by crane model and pricing dynamics for the next quarters. Ravenscroft noted significant variation depending on crane origin and components, and said the company continues to adjust pricing by model to address tariff effects.
  • Mircea Dobre (Baird) asked if customers would accelerate orders ahead of tariff increases. Ravenscroft responded that many buyers delayed orders, hoping for lower tariffs, leading to greater reluctance, especially for imported models.
  • Mircea Dobre (Baird) pushed for details on tariff mitigation and pricing strategy. Ravenscroft confirmed the company is very targeted in its approach, matching price increases to specific products most affected by tariffs.

Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

Looking ahead, our analyst team will monitor (1) the pace of dealer inventory reductions and whether a rebound emerges as inventories reach new lows, (2) the effectiveness of Manitowoc’s Cranes+50 strategy in driving recurring aftermarket revenue, and (3) how tariff mitigation through targeted price increases impacts order volumes and customer behavior. Progress on international market recovery and the unfolding of global trade policy will also be key indicators.

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