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Cummins (CMI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$370.79 -6.60 (-1.75%)
(As of 11/27/2024 ET)

Cummins - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
6
Buy
5

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cummins in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CMI.

Consensus Price Target

$337.67
-8.93% Downside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cummins, the average price target is $337.67. The highest price target for CMI is $415.00, while the lowest price target for CMI is $225.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.93% from the current price of $370.79.
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CMI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$337.67$311.55$299.55$264.50
Forecasted Upside-8.93% Downside-6.88% Downside-3.16% Downside18.17% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

CMI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CMI Price Targets by Month

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Cummins Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCumminsAuto/Tires/Trucks CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.23
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-10.57% Downside277.53% Upside6.73% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/20/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
K. Menges
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$375.00 ➝ $415.00+15.30%
11/13/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
D. Raso
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$294.00 ➝ $408.00+14.91%
11/6/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$324.00 ➝ $370.00+4.30%
11/6/2024Vertical Research
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J. Kauffman
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$350.00-1.26%
11/6/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$330.00 ➝ $372.00+4.95%
10/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$285.00 ➝ $340.00+2.15%
10/9/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$349.00 ➝ $371.00+11.21%
8/5/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$259.00 ➝ $310.00+9.70%
6/28/2024Raymond James
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5/10/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$272.00 ➝ $292.00-0.88%
3/15/2024UBS Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$254.00 ➝ $321.00+21.78%
1/19/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$243.00 ➝ $225.00-3.51%
1/8/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$278.00+16.73%
8/4/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$290.00 ➝ $288.00+18.69%
5/31/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/3/2023VNET Group
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4/12/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold$231.00 ➝ $227.00-1.24%

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Should I Buy Cummins Stock? CMI Pros and Cons Explained

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Cummins
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cummins Inc.:

  • Strong quarterly revenue performance of $8.46 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $8.29 billion, indicating robust demand and operational efficiency.
  • High return on equity of 26.86%, showcasing the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • Recent dividend announcement of $1.82 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with an annualized dividend yield of 1.94%.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of $337.67, suggesting potential upside from the current stock price, which is around $358.43, indicating a favorable investment outlook.
  • Recent upgrades from major brokerages, including Citigroup raising their price objective to $415.00, signaling strong market confidence in Cummins Inc.'s future performance.

Cummins
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Cummins Inc. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling activity, with significant shares sold recently, which may indicate a lack of confidence from those within the company.
  • Mixed analyst ratings, with two analysts issuing sell ratings and a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting caution among market experts.
  • Only a modest year-over-year revenue growth of 0.3%, which may not meet the expectations of aggressive growth investors.
  • High payout ratio of 48.08%, which could limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or weather economic downturns.
  • Potential market volatility and economic uncertainties that could impact demand for Cummins Inc.'s products, particularly in the energy and transportation sectors.

CMI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cummins is $337.67, with a high forecast of $415.00 and a low forecast of $225.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cummins in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CMI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CMI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Cummins's stock has a predicted downside of -8.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cummins's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Cummins has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and Vertical Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cummins less than other "auto/tires/trucks" companies. The consensus rating score for Cummins is 2.23 while the average consensus rating score for "auto/tires/trucks" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how CMI compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CMI) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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