NYSE$CMI
Cummins Inc (Ex. Cummins Engine Inc) · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Cummins reported strong profits and record operating cash flow, despite a revenue decrease.
Cummins Inc. reported third-quarter results with revenues of $5.1 billion, a decrease of 11% compared to the same quarter in 2019. However, the company achieved a net income of $501 million and a record quarterly operating cash flow of $1.2 billion.
- Third quarter revenues were $5.1 billion; GAAP Net Income was $501 million.
- Third quarter EBITDA was 17.1 percent; Diluted EPS was $3.36.
- The company produced record quarterly operating cash flow of $1.2 billion.
- Total liquidity increased to $6.5 billion, including cash and marketable securities of $3.3 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cummins · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.12B
Revenue by segment
Cummins · $6.3B total across 5 segments · Q3 2020
- Engine$2.1B-13.1%33.3%
- Distribution$1.7B-15.2%27.0%
- Components$1.5B-9.1%23.8%
- Power Systems$981M-12.9%15.6%
- Accelera$18M—0.3%
Forward guidance
The company expects fourth quarter revenues to be similar to third quarter levels.
Tailwinds
- Higher demand in North America truck markets
- Continued improvement in aftermarket sales
Headwinds
- Lower demand in China
- Visibility on future orders remains low
- The impact of the virus on economies around the world remains difficult to predict
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 Q3 2020
+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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