The chart below shows how CMI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CMI sees a -0.64% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.30% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.52%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record EPS Achievement: Cummins Inc. reported a record EPS of $5.27 for Q4 2024, exceeding expectations of $4.70, reflecting strong operational performance.
Record Revenue Achievement: Total revenues for 2024 reached a record $34.1 billion, slightly above the previous year, demonstrating resilience despite market challenges.
Record EBITDA Growth: EBITDA for 2024 was a record $6.3 billion, representing 18.6% of sales, significantly up from $3 billion or 8.9% in 2023, driven by higher power generation volumes and operational efficiencies.
Record EBITDA Margin Growth: The Power Systems segment achieved a record EBITDA margin of 18.4% in 2024, up from 14.7% in 2023, fueled by strong demand in power generation markets, particularly data centers.
Shareholder Returns Commitment: Cummins returned $969 million to shareholders in 2024 through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting a commitment to returning cash to investors while maintaining strong financial health.
Negative
Q4 Revenue Decline: Revenues for Q4 2024 totaled $8.4 billion, a decrease of 1% compared to Q4 2023, primarily due to lower North America heavy-duty and pickup truck volumes and the reduction in sales from the separation of Atmus.
Components Revenue Decline: The Components segment reported revenues of $11.7 billion in 2024, which is 13% lower than the prior year, with EBITDA declining to 13.8% of sales compared to 14.4% in 2023.
Strategic Reorganization Charges: The Accelera business segment incurred charges of $312 million in Q4 2024 related to a strategic reorganization, impacting overall profitability.
Revenue Decline Forecast: Projected revenues for 2025 are expected to decline by 2% to 3% compared to 2024, reflecting anticipated weaker demand in the North America on-highway truck markets, particularly in the first half of the year.
Accelera Segment Financial Outlook: The Accelera segment is projected to continue operating at a loss, with expected revenues of $400 million to $450 million in 2025 and net losses reducing to $385 million to $415 million.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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