Ampco-Pittsburgh and Park-Ohio Holdings are riding different demand tailwinds, but which looks more compelling now? Let's dive in.
Park-Ohio Holdings has rebounded with rising revenue, improved cash flows, and a strong backlog, prompting an upgrade to a "Buy" rating. All three operating segments contributed to top-line growth, with notable strength in Engineered Products and a temporary margin dip in Assembly Components. Management forecasts 2024 sales of $1.675–$1.71 billion and expects profitability to improve, supported by a growing backlog now at $195.7 million.
Park-Ohio NASDAQ: PKOH reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said exceeded internal expectations, supported by year-over-year and sequential sales growth across all three operating segments. Chairman, President and CEO Matthew Crawford told investors he is “pleased with the momentum which is building across our business,” citing growth in both traditional and newer end markets and continued progress from multi-year efforts to improve margins and cash flow consistency.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 6 | $126 | $226.56 | $100.56 | 79.81% |
Joseph Castro Nuveen LLC | 12,726 | $274,881.75 | $477,352.26 | $202,470.51 | 73.66% |
Jennifer Grunberg Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC | 14,289 | $343,507.56 | $535,980.39 | $192,472.83 | 56.03% |
| MC Mike Clark Cassady Schiller Wealth Management LLC | 6,500 | $79,495 | $243,977.5 | $164,482.5 | 206.91% |
Ana-Maria Ignat Covestor Ltd | 43 | $1,048.4 | $1,612.93 | $564.53 | 53.85% |
| Machinery Industry | Industrials Sector | Matthew V. Crawford CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 700666100 CUSIP |
| US Country | 6,300 Employees | 31 Jul 2026 Last Dividend | 6 Apr 1981 Last Split | 26 Mar 1990 IPO Date |
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp., founded in 1907 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, plays a significant role in global supply chain management by offering outsourcing services, capital equipment, and manufactured components across the United States, Europe, Asia, Mexico, Canada, and other international markets. The company operates through three major segments: Supply Technologies, Assembly Components, and Engineered Products. These segments collectively provide a comprehensive range of services from engineering support to the delivery of parts and components, catering to various industries including automotive, industrial, aerospace, and the construction equipment sectors. Park-Ohio's approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the supply chain to offer solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs for its clients.