Cummins Shares Climb 0.33% on $320M Volume Ranking 315th Amid Analyst Outlook Divide

Cummins (CMI) rose 0.33% on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $320 million, ranking 315th in market activity. The stock approached its 52-week high of $391.56 amid mixed analyst sentiment. Freedom Broker downgraded its rating to Hold from Buy, citing valuation concerns despite raising its price target to $399 from $368. The firm highlighted Cummins’ resilience through diversified operations, noting stronger-than-expected margins and earnings per share amid challenges in its Engine and Components segments.

Recent earnings reported a second-quarter EPS of $6.43, surpassing estimates of $5.26, with revenue reaching $8.6 billion against expectations of $8.47 billion. However, the company has not reinstated full-year guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainties, including freight and tariff risks. Analyst upgrades followed, with Wolfe Research elevating its rating to Outperform and Bernstein SocGen raising its price target to $385 while maintaining Market Perform. These adjustments reflect confidence in Cummins’ margin expansion and earnings potential, despite ongoing segment-specific headwinds.

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