Cummins has upgraded its annual revenue growth forecast, citing robust demand for power-generation equipment and an optimistic outlook for the North American on-highway vehicle sector. This positive adjustment suggests potential for accelerated earnings, which could positively impact CMI's stock performance in the near term.
Cummins Inc (NYSE: CMI) reported Q3 earnings of $5.59, exceeding expectations. Company revenue was $8.317 billion, surpassing forecasts of $7.971 billion. Energy shares rose by 1.1%, indicating sector strength on the same day. Overall U.S. stock market showed mixed performance with major indices slightly down. Job cuts in October spiked to 153,074, reflecting economic challenges.
Goldman Sachs upgraded CMI from Neutral to Buy rating. Power Systems margins expanded from 5%-10% to 15%-20% due to value pricing. $1.5 billion in sales from data center expected by Cummins' Power Systems segment. Data center investments projected to grow significantly by 2030. Used inventory levels of sleeper trucks down 30% year over year.
Cummins withdrew its 2025 outlook due to tariff uncertainties. The company surpassed profit and sales expectations in Q1. Q1 earnings per share were $5.96, down from $14.03 last year. Overall revenue fell by 2.7% to $8.17 billion, exceeding projections. Cummins shares have lost about 12% of value year-to-date.