Hyster-Yale stock reports a Q2 loss as bookings rise

Published on 10/05/2026 at 16:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Hyster-Yale stock was at USD 31.16 on October 5, 2026, while Q2 revenue fell 15 percent to USD 812.9 million. Bookings rose to USD 680 million.

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Hyster-Yale (ISIN US4491721050) was trading at USD 31.16 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, down 0.22 percent from the prior close of USD 31.23. The latest quarterly picture combines a USD 1.64 adjusted loss per share with a sharp improvement in new orders.

Bookings improve while revenue falls

Hyster-Yale reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 812.9 million, down 15 percent from USD 956.6 million in the year-earlier quarter, according to Yahoo Finance on September 30, 2026. Revenue nevertheless increased from USD 795.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, creating a 2.2 percent sequential gain.

Bookings provide the more constructive operating signal. The company booked USD 680 million in lift truck orders during Q2 2026, up 106 percent from USD 330 million a year earlier and 17 percent from the first quarter, while backlog reached USD 1.58 billion, according to Yahoo Finance on September 8, 2026.

Losses remain the key risk

The earnings comparison is still negative on profitability. Hyster-Yale posted an adjusted loss of USD 1.64 per share for Q2 2026 versus a USD 2.20 consensus loss, while operating loss stood at USD 18.4 million, according to MarketBeat on October 1, 2026.

Cash flow was a counterweight to the loss. Operating cash flow improved from an outflow of USD 32.9 million in Q1 2026 to USD 16.7 million in Q2 2026, while cash and cash equivalents stood at USD 72.6 million on June 30, 2026.

Consensus target stays above market price

MarketBeat lists a Hold consensus from four analysts and an average price target of USD 47.50, with individual ratings ranging from Buy to Sell. The average target lies 52.4 percent above the October 5 price of USD 31.16, a gap that reflects recovery expectations but also the distance to restored profitability.

The operating challenge is visible in the stock's trading range. HY was at USD 31.16 on October 5, 2026, against a 52-week range of USD 26.41 to USD 41.30 and a market capitalization of USD 554.4 million.

HY trades below its yearly high

Hyster-Yale stock was trading at USD 31.16 on the NYSE at 10:38 a.m. ET on October 5, 2026. The session range was USD 30.27 to USD 31.43, with volume at 7,924 shares.