NYSE$CMI

Cummins Inc (Ex. Cummins Engine Inc) · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Cummins reported strong first-quarter results, driven by continued demand and the separation of Atmus.

Cummins reported first-quarter revenues of $8.4 billion and GAAP Net Income of $2.0 billion, which includes a net gain of $1.3 billion from the separation of Atmus. The company is raising its full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance after adjusting for the Atmus separation.

  • First quarter revenues reached $8.4 billion with a GAAP Net Income of $2.0 billion.
  • EBITDA was 30.6% of sales, and Diluted EPS was $14.03.
  • First quarter results include a net gain of $1.3 billion related to the Atmus separation and $29 million of restructuring expenses.
  • Full-year revenue guidance is projected to decline by 2% to 5%, and EBITDA is expected to be in the range of 14.5% to 15.5%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$8.4B

Previous: $8.45B-0.6%
EPS

$14.03

Previous: $5.65+148.3%
EBITDA Margin

30.6%

Previous: 16.1%+90.1%
Effective Tax Rate

8.7%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$169M

Previous: -$193M+12.4%
Free Cash Flow

$1.86B

Previous: $613M+203.3%
Net Income

$2.03B

Previous: $806M+151.6%
Operating Income

$923M

Previous: $1.03B-10.0%
Gross Profit

$2.04B

Previous: $2.03B+0.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$2.54B

Previous: $2.1B+20.9%
Total Assets

$31.8B

Previous: $31.4B+1.3%
R&D Expense

$369M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Cummins · Revenue · Quarterly

$8.4B

Q1 2024-0.6%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 14 of 15 quarters(93%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Cummins · $10.1B total across 5 segments · Q3 2023

  • Components
    $3.2B+18.4%
  • Engine
    $2.9B+4.4%
  • Distribution
    $2.5B+11.7%
  • Power Systems
    $1.4B
  • Accelera
    $103M

Forward guidance

Cummins projects full year 2024 revenues to decline 2% to 5% year-over-year and EBITDA to be in the range of 14.5% and 15.5% of sales.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue guidance is unchanged despite the separation of Atmus.
  • EBITDA guidance increased from previous expectations.
  • Company plans to generate strong operating cash flow.
  • Company committed to returning 50% of operating cash flow back to shareholders.
  • Company is in a strong position to keep investing in future growth.

Headwinds

  • Full year revenues are expected to decline 2% to 5%.
  • Expect slowing demand in key markets in the second half of the year.
  • Near term focus on reinvesting for profitable growth.
  • Near term focus on dividends.
  • Near term focus on reducing debt.

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 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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