The following is a summary of the Cummins Inc. (CMI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Cummins Inc. reported Q3 revenue of $8.5 billion, flat compared to the same period in 2023.

• EBITDA for Q3 was $1.4 billion, representing an increase from $1.2 billion a year ago, equivalent to 16.4% of sales.

• Net earnings were $809 million, or $5.86 per diluted share, compared to $656 million, or $4.59 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2023.

• The company has improved its full-year EBITDA guidance to approximately 15.5%.

Business Progress:

• Cummins successfully commenced full production of the X15N natural gas engine, part of the HELM platform, marking a significant progress in their Destination Zero strategy.

• They opened a new electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Spain with a capacity to produce 500 megawatts per year, scalable to over one gigawatt, supporting the development of zero emissions technologies in Europe.

• Cummins showcased a fully integrated powertrain concept at the IAA transportation event showcasing their diverse portfolio of clean power solutions.

Opportunities:

• There is strong demand and projected increase in data center and mission-critical markets driving growth, with the global power generation markets expected to be up 15% to 20%.

• The introduction of the X15N natural gas engine positions Cummins to capture more market share in the trucking industry, leveraging environmental trends towards reduced carbon emissions.

Risks:

• Softening in the North America heavy-duty truck market as forecasted, and expectations of further softening in the fourth quarter, which may impact revenues adversely.

• Hurricane Helene and Milton impacted some of Cummins' operations, which may pose ongoing risks if recovery and mitigation are not efficiently managed.

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