NYSE$CMI
Cummins Inc (Ex. Cummins Engine Inc) · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Cummins' first quarter results were reported, with revenues increasing and full-year revenue guidance raised.
Cummins Inc. reported a strong first quarter with revenues of $6.1 billion, a 22% increase from the same quarter in 2020. The company raised its full-year 2021 revenue guidance due to stronger demand across all markets.
- First quarter revenues reached $6.1 billion, with a GAAP net income of $603 million.
- EBITDA for the first quarter was 16.1 percent, with diluted EPS of $4.07.
- Full year 2021 revenue guidance was raised to an increase of 20 to 24 percent.
- The company is focused on mitigating supply chain challenges to fulfill end-user demand.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cummins · Revenue · Quarterly
$6.09B
Revenue by segment
Cummins · $7.5B total across 5 segments · Q1 2021
- Engine$2.46B+13.9%32.8%
- Components$2.15B+43.3%28.7%
- Distribution$1.84B+1.2%24.5%
- Power Systems$1.02B+15.6%13.6%
- Accelera$35M+250.0%0.5%
Forward guidance
Cummins is raising its full year 2021 revenue guidance to 20 to 24 percent, an increase from 8 to 12 percent due to stronger demand across all markets. EBITDA is expected to be in the range of 15.5 to 16.0 percent, an increase from the prior range of 15.0 and 15.5 percent of sales, primarily due to increased demand.
Tailwinds
- Stronger demand across all markets.
- EBITDA is expected to be in the range of 15.5 to 16.0 percent.
- Company expects to return 75 percent of Operating Cash Flow to shareholders.
- Optimistic that continued vaccination distribution globally will reduce the impact of the virus in the second half of the year.
- Cummins is in a strong position to keep investing in future growth.
Headwinds
- Risk of an increase in cases and the potential for new virus variants that could result in lower customer demand.
- Potential for additional facility shutdowns.
- Potential for additional supply chain constraints in the future.
- Pace of recovery has placed a strain on global supply chains leading to increased costs.
- Shortage of key components such as semiconductor chips has been the primary challenge.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
41 / 73 earnings
Positive
+9.3%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-10.7%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.0% | +3.4% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -10.7% | -2.9% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +5.2% | +8.4% | +16.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +3.2% | +7.0% | +10.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.7% | +2.3% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.4% | +6.8% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +9.3% | +9.5% | +16.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.5% | +0.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.1% | +1.1% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.9% | +4.4% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.6% | +0.7% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -9.8% | -9.1% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -4.3% | -3.5% | -11.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.7% | -3.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.2% | -0.9% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.0% | +1.0% | -1.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +7.1% | +3.5% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.9% | -1.3% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.0% | -3.4% | -12.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.9% | +0.0% | +3.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.9% | +5.0% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -2.5% | +4.0% | +12.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.2% | -0.4% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.1% | +1.2% | +8.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +9.1% | +4.0% | +12.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.2% | -1.3% | -8.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.0% | -1.9% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.7% | -8.8% | -14.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.8% | +3.1% | -3.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.1% | -1.1% | +3.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.0% | +8.0% | +12.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.8% | +3.2% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -8.6% | -9.6% | -10.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.5% | -8.4% | -11.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.2% | -4.0% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.0% | -4.6% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.8% | +2.7% | +6.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.3% | +4.3% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.8% | -2.7% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.4% | +2.9% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +8.3% | — | — |
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