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CMI·Cummins Inc.

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After Hours
High
$685.61
Open
$672.16
Market Cap
93.27B
52W High
$737.76
Low
$669.73
P. Close
$676.05
P/E
34.89
52W Low
$334.70
Fwd P/E
19.91
DailyIQ Est.
$779.77
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
63
BULLISH
C​MI shares slipped in the last 5½ trading days after a downgrade of Siemens Energy triggered a broader sell‑off in power‑generation equipment providers, signaling sector weakness that could compress valuation multiples. The decline is not driven by company‑specific catalysts, so traders should monitor for any further sector‑wide downgrades or earnings releases that could confirm a sustained pullback. In contrast, analysts have been upgrading the outlook for C​MI, with Wells Fargo lifting its price target to $874 and Truist raising it to $901, both citing robust demand in power, data‑center, aerospace, and defense segments. These upgrades coincide with a forecast that Q2 earnings will beat Street estimates, driven by faster growth in engine and component sales and a 2030 roadmap that signals continued expansion. Meanwhile, Cummins has rolled out updated DEF inducement calibrations that extend the interval before repairs are triggered, reducing downtime for operators and aligning with recent EPA guidance. The company’s recent reclassification into the Russell Top 200 and Russell 1000 Growth indexes may attract growth‑oriented index funds, potentially improving liquidity and supporting the stock price. The re‑rating of C​MI as a vertically integrated global power‑solutions platform, with high‑margin aftermarket and AI‑driven power demand, adds a second‑order growth narrative that could elevate expectations for future earnings. Traders should watch the upcoming earnings release for confirmation of the projected upside, any new power‑system contracts, and the impact of the sector sell‑off on valuation multiples.
Earnings Summary
Cummins Inc. is a global leader in power solutions, designing, manufacturing, and distributing engines—including diesel, natural gas, and electrified models—alongside drivetrains, aftertreatment systems, power generation units, and related services, positioning itself within the specialty industrial machinery sector. In the most recent reporting cycle, Cummins delivered Q3 2025 revenue of $8.317 billion and Q4 2025 revenue of $8.536 billion, a modest rebound from the $8.174 billion in Q1 2025 but still below the $8.643 billion peak in Q2 2025, indicating a deceleration in top‑line momentum; EPS, however, fell from $6.43 in Q2 2025 to $3.86 in Q3 2025 before rising to $5.81 in Q4 2025, reflecting earnings volatility that has alternated between beating and missing analyst expectations—three beats (Q1, Q2, and Q4 2025) and three misses (Q4 2024, Q3 2025, and Q1 2026). Historically, Cummins has shown a mixed YoY growth trajectory, with revenue expanding in the first half of 2025 but contracting in the third quarter, while EPS has oscillated, underscoring a pattern of revenue growth coupled with earnings inconsistency; the company has consistently met or exceeded earnings estimates in roughly half of the recent quarters, but has struggled to maintain a steady upward trend in profitability. Recent news highlights a renewed bullish stance from Truist and other banks, raising the price target to $901 on the back of anticipated demand across power, data‑center, aerospace, and defense segments, and a broader sector rally; analysts have also re‑rated Cummins from a cyclical diesel engine maker to a vertically integrated power‑solutions platform, though concerns remain about flat sales over two years, a 24.7% gross margin lagging peers, and declining capital efficiency, which could temper the optimism surrounding engine rollouts and power‑business growth. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, paying close attention to guidance on engine rollout timelines, power‑systems revenue, margin improvement, and any cost‑control initiatives, while also monitoring commodity price swings and regulatory developments that could influence demand for Cummins’ engine and power‑generation products.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$3.35$4.45$5.55$6.65$7.75Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$7.24 - -
Q1'26$6.58$6.15-6.5%
Q4'25$5.16$5.81+12.6%
Q3'25$4.77$3.86-19.0%
Q2'25$5.16$6.43+24.7%
Q1'25$4.85$5.96+23.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$8.0B$8.4B$8.8B$9.2B$9.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$9.5B - -
Q1'26$9.0B$8.4B-6.2%
Q4'25$8.2B$8.5B+4.0%
Q3'25 - $8.3B -
Q2'25 - $8.6B -
Q1'25 - $8.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CMI Stock Snapshot

CMI is currently trading at $675.95, giving Cummins Inc. a market cap of 93.27B and a P/E ratio of 34.9. Today's range spans $669.73–$685.61, with shares opening at $672.16 and moving down $0.10 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 63/100.

Over the past year CMI has traded between $334.70 and $737.76 - the current price is +102.0% off the 52-week low and -8.4% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $753.33 (range $520.00–$901.00), implying upside of +11.4%.

The technical picture for CMI is mixed - score 59/100, HOLD, with the stock at $675.95 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) and sentiment bullish at 63/100. For a large-cap in Industrials with 93.27B in capitalization The current P/E ratio stands at 34.9., this is a fairly common pre-earnings or pre-macro-event posture. Annual range: $334.70–$737.76. Neutral signals at this size often resolve sharply once a catalyst provides directional conviction.

The 52-week range of $334.70–$737.76 for CMI provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $675.95 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 59/100 and bullish news backdrop (63/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.