Summary
Cummins Inc. (CMI) reported third-quarter 2013 results with a slight increase in net sales to $4.3 billion, up 4% year-over-year, primarily driven by acquisitions in the Distribution segment and improved demand in the North American on-highway market for the Components segment. However, engine segment sales saw a slight decline due to weaker demand in industrial and power generation markets. Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. was $355 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, a modest increase from the prior year, showing resilience despite global economic uncertainty. For the first nine months of 2013, revenue decreased by 3% to $12.7 billion, impacted by a decline in the Engine and Power Generation segments, partially offset by growth in Distribution and Components. Diluted earnings per share for this period saw a significant decrease to $5.60 from $6.72 in the prior year, reflecting lower overall profitability. The company highlighted strong operating cash flow generation and a robust liquidity position, supported by a substantial cash balance and available credit facilities, and continued its commitment to shareholder returns through dividend increases and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $4.27B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.19B |
| Gross Profit | $1.08B |
| R&D Expenses | $173.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $464.00M |
| Operating Income | $524.00M |
| Interest Expense | $8.00M |
| Net Income | $355.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.91 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.90 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 186.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 186.50M |
Key Highlights
- 1For the third quarter of 2013, net sales increased by 4% to $4.3 billion compared to the same period in 2012, primarily driven by acquisitions and improved North American demand.
- 2Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. for the third quarter was $355 million ($1.90 per diluted share), a slight increase from $352 million ($1.86 per diluted share) in the prior year.
- 3For the first nine months of 2013, net sales decreased by 3% to $12.7 billion, with notable declines in the Engine and Power Generation segments.
- 4Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, decreased to $5.60 from $6.72 in the prior year.
- 5Operating cash flow improved significantly in the first nine months of 2013, reaching $1.33 billion compared to $787 million in the prior year.
- 6The company completed a $1 billion senior notes issuance in September 2013, strengthening its liquidity position. As of September 29, 2013, cash and cash equivalents stood at $2.5 billion.
- 7The company increased its quarterly dividend by 25% in July 2013, demonstrating confidence in its financial health and commitment to shareholder returns.