Cummins (CMI)
NYSE:CMI
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
$742.00
â–²(18.31% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:05/05/26
The score is driven primarily by solid underlying financial performance (growth, improving leverage, and rebounding free cash flow) and strong technical momentum (price above key moving averages with positive MACD). This is tempered by a less-attractive valuation (high P/E with a modest yield). The latest earnings call adds support due to raised guidance and Power Systems strength, but cyclicality risks remain (Engine margin pressure, North America truck weakness, and Accelera losses).
Positive Factors
Power Systems profitability
Power Systems' high-margin, data-center-driven growth is a durable earnings driver. Record 29.5% margin and raised full-year guidance (~25%–26%) materially improves company-wide profitability and cash generation, diversifying revenue away from cyclical on-highway engines.
Negative Factors
Engine margin compression
Material engine margin decline reflects volume weakness, margin mix and higher compensation/R&D. Given engines are a core revenue base, sustained compression or slower recovery in North American on-highway volumes would meaningfully depress company margins and cash flow over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
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Power Systems profitability
Power Systems' high-margin, data-center-driven growth is a durable earnings driver. Record 29.5% margin and raised full-year guidance (~25%–26%) materially improves company-wide profitability and cash generation, diversifying revenue away from cyclical on-highway engines.
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Cummins (CMI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$90.74B
Dividend Yield1.48%
Average Volume (3M)786.84K
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.7
Beta (1Y)1.14
Revenue Growth-1.27%
EPS Growth-27.23%
CountryUS
Employees69,600
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)20.62
Shares Outstanding138,165,470
10 Day Avg. Volume743,957
30 Day Avg. Volume786,842
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)5.70
Price to Sales (P/S)2.09
P/FCF Ratio29.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$636.27Price Target Upside1.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)26.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$35.75B
Cummins Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Cummins Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes, and services diesel and natural gas engines, electric and hybrid powertrains, and related components worldwide. It operates through five segments: Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems, an...
How the Company Makes Money
Cummins primarily makes money by selling powertrain and power generation products and by providing parts and service over the life of that equipment. Key revenue streams include: (1) Engine and powertrain-related product sales: Cummins sells diese...
Cummins Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across regions (North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America) to show where Cummins earns sales and which markets drive growth. Reveals dependence on heavy-truck and industrial demand in certain areas, exposure to currency and economic swings, and where aftermarket or growth opportunities (like Asia or emerging markets) may offset weakness elsewhere.
Breaks down revenue across regions (North America, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, Latin America) to show where Cummins earns sales and which markets drive growth. Reveals dependence on heavy-truck and industrial demand in certain areas, exposure to currency and economic swings, and where aftermarket or growth opportunities (like Asia or emerging markets) may offset weakness elsewhere.
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The FlyCummins Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| Next Earnings Date:Aug 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call was overall positive: management reported modest organic revenue growth in Q1, strong international and data-center driven demand (notably in China), record Power Systems profitability, improved full-year revenue and EBITDA margin guidance, improved cash flow and active capital returns. These positives are tempered by continued weakness in North America on-highway truck volumes, significant margin pressure in the Engine segment this quarter, ongoing Accelera losses (including a one-time $199M charge), higher compensation-driven expenses, and regulatory/tariff uncertainties that could affect near-term transitions. On balance, the positive operational momentum, guidance upgrades and cash generation improvements outweigh the near-term headwinds.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth and Raised Full-Year Guidance
Q1 sales of $8.4 billion, up 3% year-over-year. Company raised 2026 full-year revenue guidance to +8% to +11% (from prior +3% to +8%).
Negative Updates
Engine Segment Margin Compression in Q1
Engine segment Q1 revenues $2.7 billion, down 4% y/y; Engine EBITDA fell to 10.4% from 16.5% a year ago — a significant margin decline tied to weaker North America on-highway volumes, higher compensation and R&D ahead of 2027 launches.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth and Raised Full-Year Guidance
Q1 sales of $8.4 billion, up 3% year-over-year. Company raised 2026 full-year revenue guidance to +8% to +11% (from prior +3% to +8%).
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Company Guidance
Cummins raised its 2026 outlook, now expecting total company revenues up 8%–11% with EBITDA margins of 17.75%–18.5% (Q1 was $8.4B sales, EBITDA $1.3B or 15.4% including a $199M charge; ex‑charge $1.5B or 17.7%). Regional and market guidance includes North America heavy‑duty truck builds of 230k–250k units (up from 220k–240k) and medium‑duty 125k–135k (up from 110k–120k); pickup engine shipments of 125k–140k; China revenues (incl. JVs) +10% (vs prior down 1%) with heavy/medium trucks down 10%–flat and power generation sales much stronger; India revenues (incl. JVs) +2% (vs prior -5%), industry truck demand -5%–+5%; global construction flat–+10%; power generation revenues +15%–25% (up from +10%–20%); mining engines flat–+10%; Aftermarket +2%–8%. Segment guides were raised: Engine revenues +7%–12% with EBITDA margin 12.5%–13.5%; Components revenues +5%–10% with 13.5%–14.5% margin; Distribution revenues +9%–14% with 13.7%–14.7% margin; Power Systems revenues +14%–19% with ~25%–26% EBITDA (Q1 Power Systems was $2B, 29.5% EBITDA). Accelera revenues are expected $300M–$350M with net EBITDA losses (ex‑fuel cell sale) improving to -$270M to -$300M. Company expects a ~23% effective tax rate in 2026 (ex discretes), total investment $1.35B–$1.45B, and reiterated capital returns (Q1 returned $519M to shareholders, $243M buybacks, $276M dividends) with operating cash flow of $309M in the quarter.Cummins Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
73
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 33.67B | 34.10B | 34.06B | 28.07B | 24.02B |
| Gross Profit | 8.52B | 8.44B | 8.25B | 6.72B | 5.70B |
| EBITDA | 5.38B | 6.34B | 3.02B | 3.80B | 3.52B |
| Net Income | 2.84B | 3.95B | 735.00M | 2.15B | 2.13B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 33.99B | 31.54B | 32.01B | 30.30B | 23.71B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.61B | 2.26B | 2.74B | 2.57B | 3.19B |
| Total Debt | 8.11B | 7.60B | 7.21B | 8.36B | 4.61B |
| Total Liabilities | 20.58B | 20.23B | 22.10B | 20.07B | 14.31B |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.35B | 10.27B | 8.85B | 8.97B | 8.47B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.39B | 279.00M | 2.75B | 1.05B | 1.47B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.62B | 1.49B | 3.97B | 1.96B | 2.26B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.84B | -1.78B | -1.64B | -4.17B | -873.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -662.00M | -173.00M | -2.18B | 1.67B | -2.23B |
Cummins Technical Analysis
Positive
627.18
Price Trends
570.55
Positive
552.05
Positive
476.31
Positive
Market Momentum
16.94
Negative
68.01
Neutral
87.54
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CMI, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 627.18 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 569.83, above the 50-day MA of 570.55, and above the 200-day MA of 476.31, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 16.94 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 68.01 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 87.54 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CMI.
Cummins Risk Analysis
Cummins disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Cummins reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Cummins Peers Comparison
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Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | $163.90B | 27.28 | 21.67% | 1.29% | 10.33% | 9.87% | |
77 Outperform | $15.86B | 29.34 | 12.61% | 1.56% | 7.54% | 7.09% | |
77 Outperform | $109.41B | 31.24 | 25.65% | 0.79% | 6.03% | 4.26% | |
76 Outperform | $90.74B | 29.74 | 24.13% | 1.48% | -1.27% | -27.23% | |
74 Outperform | $96.05B | 55.39 | 29.67% | 0.21% | 11.06% | 32.04% | |
67 Neutral | $29.57B | 40.88 | 5.80% | 0.10% | 6.86% | -26.67% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% |
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