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Jul 04, 2021

Cummins Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Cummins' Q2 2021 results were reported, showing significant revenue and earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

Cummins reported strong second-quarter results with revenues up 59% year-over-year to $6.1 billion and net income of $600 million, driven by robust demand across key markets, particularly in North America.

Second quarter revenues reached $6.1 billion, with a GAAP net income of $600 million.

EBITDA for the second quarter was 15.9 percent, and diluted EPS was $4.10.

Full-year 2021 revenue guidance is maintained, projecting an increase of 20 to 24 percent.

Exploration of strategic alternatives for the filtration business was announced.

Total Revenue
$6.11B
Previous year: $3.85B
+58.6%
EPS
$4.1
Previous year: $1.95
+110.3%
EBITDA as % of sales
15.9%
Previous year: 14.3%
+11.2%
Gross Profit
$1.48B
Previous year: $890M
+66.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.48B
Previous year: $1.75B
+41.7%
Free Cash Flow
$491M
Previous year: -$99M
-596.0%
Total Assets
$22.6B
Previous year: $20.3B
+11.3%

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Forward Guidance

Cummins maintains its full year 2021 revenue guidance of up 20 to 24 percent versus last year. EBITDA is expected to be in the range of 15.5 to 16.0 percent and the Company expects to return 75 percent of Operating Cash Flow to shareholders in 2021 in the form of dividends and share repurchases.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to increase 20-24% compared to the previous year.
  • EBITDA is projected to be in the range of 15.5% to 16.0%.
  • The company plans to return 75% of operating cash flow to shareholders.
  • This will be achieved through dividends and share repurchases.
  • Strategic alternatives for the Filtration business are being explored to enhance stakeholder value.

Challenges Ahead

  • Internal review into emissions certification process and compliance with emission standards
  • Increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies and unpredictability in emission standards adoption.
  • Potential impacts from policy changes in international trade.
  • Supply shortages and supplier financial risk, particularly from single-sourced suppliers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Market slowdown due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health crises.

Revenue & Expenses

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