Dernières nouvelles pour Cummins (NYSE:CMI) Stock

Cummins

Cummins is the top manufacturer of diesel engines used in commercial trucks, off-highway machinery, and railroad locomotives, in addition to standby and prime power generators. The company also sells powertrain components, which include transmissions, turbochargers, aftertreatment systems, and fuel systems. Cummins is in the unique position of competing with its primary customers, heavy-duty truck manufacturers, who make and aggressively market their own engines. Despite robust competition across all its segments and increasing government regulation of carbon emissions, Cummins has maintained its leadership position in the industry.

Cummins Inc

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CMARK INTERNATIONAL INC by CMARK International, Inc.

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Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges maintains Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $375 to $415.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Cummins, Raises Price Target to $415

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CMI often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Cummins. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 60% bullish and 20% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $95,969, and 9 calls, totaling $692,546.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $240.0 to $400.0 for Cummins during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Cummins's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Cummins's whale trades within a strike price range from $240.0 to $400.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Cummins Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731962723_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$47.5</td>
<td>$43.0</td>
<td>$45.4</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$127.1K</td>
<td align="right">132</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.6</td>
<td>$26.1</td>
<td>$28.6</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$114.4K</td>
<td align="right">339</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$111.0K</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
<td align="right">80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.2</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$99.9K</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$33.04</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$95.9K</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Cummins</h3>
Cummins is the top manufacturer of diesel engines used in commercial trucks, off-highway machinery, and railroad locomotives, in addition to standby and prime power generators. The company also sells powertrain components, which include transmissions, turbochargers, aftertreatment systems, and fuel systems. Cummins is in the unique position of competing with its primary customers, heavy-duty truck manufacturers, who make and aggressively market their own engines. Despite robust competition across all its segments and increasing government regulation of carbon emissions, Cummins has maintained its leadership position in the industry.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Cummins, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Cummins</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 267,274, the price of CMI is up 0.68% at $364.32. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Cummins</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $383.3333333333333.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Neutral rating on Cummins, maintaining a target price of $370. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group upgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $408. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Neutral rating on Cummins, maintaining a target price of $372. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Cummins

Disclosed on November 13, Bruno Allen Leo Di V, Director at Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: V's decision to sell 4,945 shares of Cummins was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000026172/000122520824009900//Archives/edgar/data/26172/000122520824009900/0001225208-24-009900-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the sale is $1,773,081.
The latest update on Thursday morning shows Cummins shares down by 0.61%, trading at $364.1.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Cummins</h3>
Cummins is the top manufacturer of diesel engines used in commercial trucks, off-highway machinery, and railroad locomotives, in addition to standby and prime power generators. The company also sells powertrain components, which include transmissions, turbochargers, aftertreatment systems, and fuel systems. Cummins is in the unique position of competing with its primary customers, heavy-duty truck manufacturers, who make and aggressively market their own engines. Despite robust competition across all its segments and increasing government regulation of carbon emissions, Cummins has maintained its leadership position in the industry.
<h3>Key Indicators: Cummins's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: Cummins displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.3%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 25.67%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Cummins's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 5.9.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, Cummins adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Cummins's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 23.99.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 1.5 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.63, Cummins demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Trading Ideas

Cummins Director Sold $1.77M In Company Stock

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e3413e8bdcac50001edf857/janine-stichter">BTIG analyst Janine Stichter</a> upgraded the rating for On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $64 price target. On Holding shares closed at $52.62 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONON/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso upgraded PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and raised the price target from $99 to $129. PACCAR shares closed at $116.79 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PCAR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Josh Baer upgraded CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCCS#NASDAQ">CCCS</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and increased the price target from $14 to $15. CCC Intelligent Solutions shares closed at $11.50 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCCS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso upgraded the rating for Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and raised the price target from $294 to $408. Cummins shares closed at $355.08 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity analyst Maria Ripps upgraded Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DSP#NASDAQ">DSP</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $13 to $18. Viant Technology shares closed at $13.52 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DSP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
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ONON

PCAR

This Cummins Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Raso upgrades Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and raises the price target from $294 to $408.

Evercore ISI Group Upgrades Cummins to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $408

Goldman Sachs analyst Jerry Revich maintains Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $324 to $370.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Cummins, Raises Price Target to $370

General

Cummins shares are trading higher after Baird raised its price target on the stock from $330 to $372.

5 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Cummins, presenting an average target of $350.4, a high estimate of $375.00, and a low estimate of $294.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 9.57% increase from the previous average price target of $319.80.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730898054_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Cummins among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Leiker</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$372.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tami Zakaria</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Menges</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Cook</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$371.00</td>
<td>$349.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Raso</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$294.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Cummins. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cummins compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Cummins's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Cummins's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Cummins analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Cummins's Background</h2>
Cummins is the top manufacturer of diesel engines used in commercial trucks, off-highway machinery, and railroad locomotives, in addition to standby and prime power generators. The company also sells powertrain components, which include transmissions, turbochargers, aftertreatment systems, and fuel systems. Cummins is in the unique position of competing with its primary customers, heavy-duty truck manufacturers, who make and aggressively market their own engines. Despite robust competition across all its segments and increasing government regulation of carbon emissions, Cummins has maintained its leadership position in the industry.
<h3>Cummins: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Cummins's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.83%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Cummins's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.25%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cummins's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.8%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cummins's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.3% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.83.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Forecasting The Future: 5 Analyst Projections For Cummins

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>Needham cut Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLS#NASDAQ">APLS</a>) price target from $85 to $60. Needham analyst Joseph Stringer maintained a Buy rating. Apellis Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $28.08 on Tuesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank raised the price target for Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) from $136 to $140. Deutsche Bank analyst Nicole Deblase maintained a Buy rating. Emerson Electric shares closed at $117.67 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EMR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co raised the price target for Arcellx, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLX#NASDAQ">ACLX</a>) from $80 to $95. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Emily Bodnar maintained a Buy rating. Arcellx shares closed at $87.12 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley slashed NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) price target from $250 to $235. Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintained an Equal-Weight rating. NXP Semiconductors shares settled at $224.65 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NXPI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel raised Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRPT#NASDAQ">FRPT</a>) price target from $155 to $165. Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintained a Buy rating. Freshpet shares closed at $151.59 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRPT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird increased Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) price target from $138 to $145. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario maintained an Outperform rating. Choice Hotels shares closed at $139.46 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird raised the price target for Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) from $350 to $380. Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintained an Outperform rating. Lululemon shares settled at $319.23 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BR#NYSE">BR</a>) price target from $200 to $207. Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Broadridge Financial shares closed at $218.30 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird boosted the price target for Cummins Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NASDAQ">CMI</a>) from $330 to $372. Baird analyst David Leiker maintained a Neutral rating. Cummins shares closed at $354.46 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NASDAQ">LION</a>) price target from $133 to $173. Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Lionsgate Studios shares closed at $6.76 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Wall Street rallied on Tuesday as improved investor sentiment aligned with millions of Americans casting their votes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">for the 47th president.</a>
Betting markets leaned slightly toward Donald Trump, with CFTC-regulated Kalshi placing Trump's win probability at 56% compared to Kamala Harris's 44%.
National polls show a close contest, with the latest New York Times/Siena College poll indicating both candidates tied at 48% in the popular vote.
The S&amp;P 500 climbed 1.2%, while the tech-focused Nasdaq 100 surged 1.5%, marking its strongest one-day increase in nearly a month. 
All 11 sectors of the S&amp;P 500 experienced gains, with consumer discretionary stocks outperforming. Small caps also joined the rally, with the Russell 2000 index gaining 1.1%.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) led the S&amp;P 500, with shares soaring after the artificial intelligence company surpassed quarterly earnings estimates and provided strong guidance.
In macroeconomic news, U.S. services sector activity hit over two-year highs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41750522/us-services-sector-gauge-rises-more-than-expected-to-over-2-year-highs-as-employm">in October, outperforming expectations</a>.
Treasury yields increased by 5 basis points, while the dollar declined for a second consecutive session.
Gold edged up 0.3%, hovering near record highs, and oil prices gained 1.2% after a 3.2% surge on Monday.
Crypto sentiment was strong as well, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) jumping 4.5% to over $70,000 and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) spiking 12%.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>20,259.62</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
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<td>5,779.38</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>2,244.40</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.1% to $575.87.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.9% to $421.79.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) soared 1.4% to $492.61.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.1% to $222.47.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, rising 1.7%. The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, up 0.4%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
<ul>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>), up 4.8%</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc., up 22.8%</li>
<li>NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>), down 6.8%</li>
<li>Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>), down 1.6%</li>
<li>American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), down 2.3%</li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>), down 0.5%</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>), up 6.2%</li>
<li>Emerson Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), up 6.8%, </li>
<li>Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>), up 3.9%, </li>
<li>Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>), up 8.8%, </li>
<li>Targa Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRGP#NYSE">TRGP</a>), 4.7%,</li>
<li>YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), up 2.5%, </li>
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Wall Street Rallies On Election Day, Palantir Skyrockets, Bitcoin Tops $70,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 300 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Emerson Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates. Also, the company announced it increased return of capital to shareholders with plans to repurchase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41748679/emerson-electric-gains-on-q4-earnings-beat-and-fy25-growth-forecast-eyes-aspentech-buyout">approximately $2B in FY25.</a>
Net sales growth of 13% year over year to $4.62 billion, beating the consensus of $4.57 billion. Underlying sales were up 4%, and underlying orders increased by 2% in the quarter. Adjusted EPS improved 15% to $1.48, beating the consensus of $1.47.
Emerson Electric shares jumped 6.6% to $117.01 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Vimeo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMEO#NASDAQ">VMEO</a>) shares jumped 42.7% to $6.86 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter sales guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Gogo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOGO#NASDAQ">GOGO</a>) gained 29.3% to $8.47 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Astera Labs Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) rose 29.1% to $90.14 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter EPS and sales.</li>
<li>Aris Water Solutions Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARIS#NYSE">ARIS</a>) gained 25.8% to $20.84 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) gained 22.4% to $50.70 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued guidance above consensus estimates.</li>
<li>UFP Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFPT#NASDAQ">UFPT</a>) rose 20.7% to $335.00 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIND#NASDAQ">LIND</a>) gained 20.6% to $11.28 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>DXP Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXPE#NASDAQ">DXPE</a>) gained 18.7% to $60.45 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>Century Aluminum Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) gained 17.7% to $20.66 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Payoneer Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYO#NASDAQ">PAYO</a>) climbed 16% to $9.88 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and sales and raised its FY24 revenue guidance.</li>
<li>Cushman &amp; Wakefield PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWK#NYSE">CWK</a>) gained 13.2% to $14.88 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>Ingredion Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) rose 12.6% to $150.97 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Primoris Services Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRIM#NYSE">PRIM</a>) gained 10.5% to $71.11 following strong quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POWL#NASDAQ">POWL</a>) rose 9.1% to $293.34.</li>
<li>Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) gained 8.7% to $353.91 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nomura Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMR#NYSE">NMR</a>) rose 7.3% to $5.64 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) gained 6.8% to $149.00 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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Emerson Electric Posts Better-Than-Expected Results, Joins Palantir Technologies, DXP Enterprises, Cummins, Apollo Global Management And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

Cummins Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) shares surged after the company reported better-than-expected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41741853/cummins-reports-strong-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter 2024</a> results and reaffirmed its 2024 revenue guidance.
CMI reported third-quarter sales grew slightly by 0.30% year over year to $8.546 billion, beating the consensus of $8.294 billion.
The Columbus, Indiana-based company stated that sales in North America decreased by 1% year over year, and international revenues increased by 2%.
EPS for the quarter stood at $5.86 compared to $4.59 a year ago, beating the consensus of $4.78.
Sales by segments:
<ul>
<li>Components $2.7 billion (-16% YoY)</li>
<li>Engine $2.9 billion (-1% YoY)</li>
<li>Distribution $3.0 billion (+16% YoY)</li>
<li>Power Systems $1.7 billion (+17% YoY)</li>
<li>Accelera $110 million (+7% YoY).</li>
</ul>
Gross profit increased 4.8% year over year to $2.171 billion, and the margin expanded slightly by 111 bps to 25.7%.
CMI reported an operating income of $1.05 billion (+10.5% YoY), and the margin expanded by 115 bps to 12.4%.
Cummins' operating cash for the quarter totaled $640 million, compared to $1.53 billion a year ago. As of September end, CMI held cash and equivalents of $1.733 billion.
Q3 EBITDA rose to $1.4 billion (16.4% of sales) from $1.2 billion (14.6%) last year, including Atmus separation costs.
"We achieved strong sales and profitability in the third quarter, led by improvement in our Power Systems and Distribution businesses, and have adjusted our full year projection for EBITDA percentage to be at the top end of the prior range. We continue to advance our Destination Zero strategy as we deliver innovative technologies for our customers, strengthen our position in key markets and drive improvement in our financial performance," said Jennifer Rumsey, chair and CEO of Cummins.
Rumsey stated that Cummins raised its profitability expectations for 2024 to the top end of its previous range, driven by continued improvements in the Power Systems and Distribution segments.
Despite facing slowing demand in the North American heavy-duty truck market in Q3, a trend expected to continue in Q4, Cummins remains well-positioned for strong financial performance, future growth investments, and shareholder returns.
2024 Outlook reaffirmed: Cummins continues to expect Revenue to be down 3% to flat. EBITDA is expected to be 15.5%, at the top end of the previous guidance of 15.0% to 15.5%.
The company aims to sustain strong cash flow, targeting 50% returns to shareholders while focusing on growth, dividends, and debt reduction.
Price Action: CMI shares are trading higher by 8.8% at $353.86 at the last check Tuesday.
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2024 Outlook:
Based on its current forecast, Cummins is maintaining its full-year 2024 revenue guidance to be in the range of down 3% to flat. EBITDA is expected to be approximately 15.5%; at the top end of the previous guidance of 15.0% to 15.5%.
Cummins plans to continue generating strong operating cash flow and returns for shareholders and is committed to our long-term strategic goal of returning 50% of operating cash flow back to shareholders. In the near term, we will focus on reinvesting for profitable growth, dividends and reducing debt.

Cummins Affirms FY24 Sales Guidance Of $33.04B-$34.06B Vs, $33.60B Estimate

Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $5.86 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.78 by 22.59 percent. This is a 27.67 percent increase over earnings of $4.59 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $8.456 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $8.294 billion by 1.96 percent. This is a 0.30 percent increase over sales of $8.431 billion the same period last year.

Cummins Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $5.86 Beats $4.78 Estimate, Sales $8.456B Beat $8.294B Estimate

U.S. stocks could open on a tentative note on Tuesday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41696201/market-volatility-soars-ahead-of-elections-tech-earnings-mixed-strikes-and-hurricanes-knock-employm">averages registered a mixed October</a>. Futures of all three major indices were slightly up on Tuesday, pointing to a cautious sentiment on Wall Street.
While the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones snapped their six-week winning streak, the Nasdaq Composite chalked its seventh straight week of gains to round off a volatile October.
America goes to polls on Tuesday to elect its 47th president, and data so far suggests that it will be a neck-to-neck race between Democratic candidate&nbsp;Kamala Harris&nbsp;and Republican nominee&nbsp;Donald Trump.
Another factor playing on investors' minds will be the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) rate decision – the prevailing sentiment is that the Fed will deliver a 25-basis point cut.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.27%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.16%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.12%</td>
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<td>0.05%</td>
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In premarket trading on Tuesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.16% to $570.71 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged up by 0.25% to $487.24, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
The Dow Jones tumbled over 250 points on Monday, closing the day down by 0.61%. The other two averages also declined amid declining investor sentiment and rising fear in the market.
Oil prices continued to rebound after tanking the week before, amid delays in production output increase by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC.
Treasury yields continued to rise, signaling concerns that regardless of who wins the elections, the next administration might struggle with fiscal discipline. This sentiment was further exacerbated by the International Monetary Fund's warnings on the long-term trajectory <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41495286/deficit-strain-in-washington-will-get-worse-imf-warns-national-debt-projections-rev" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">of the U.S. national debt</a>.
On the economic data front, U.S. factory orders declined by 0.5% from the previous month to $584.2 billion in September compared to a revised 0.8% fall in August.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, communication services, and financials stocks recording the biggest losses on Monday.
However, energy and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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<td>-0.33%</td>
<td>18,179.98</td>
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<td>-0.28%</td>
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<td>-0.61%</td>
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<td>0.40%</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, underscored that stocks perform well on election day, which could assuage investor concerns amid rising volatility.
"What really stands out is how well stocks have done after the 10 most recent elections. Higher a year later 9 times and up 15.2% on avg (median of 17.2%)," he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Here&#39;s how stocks have done after the past 24 elections. What really stands out is how well stocks have done after the 10 most recent elections. Higher a year later 9 times and up 15.2% on avg (median of 17.2%). <a href="https://t.co/ztim9o3RxP">pic.twitter.com/ztim9o3RxP</a>
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Echoing Detrick's sentiment, WisdomTree and Wharton School economist&nbsp;Jeremy Siegel said the equity bull run could continue.
"In the near term, stock markets seem poised for further gains, bolstered by resilient earnings and steady economic fundamentals, while bond markets will likely grapple with higher yields and volatility ahead," he said.
"The bull market in stocks looks set to continue, while bonds face a rougher road."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Tuesday's economic calendar is fairly light.
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<li>On Tuesday, U.S. trade deficit data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>ISM services data will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>API weekly crude oil stock data will be released at 4:30 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares soared 5.6% on election eve.</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) shares surged 13% in premarket trading after the company delivered strong performance and raised guidance.</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares rose nearly 2% after striking machinists ratified a new deal late Monday, ending a seven-week-long strike.</li>
<li>NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) stock fell over 5% after the company's soft guidance, despite beating expectations in the September quarter.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) and Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 0.4% after OPEC announced a delay in increasing production.
The 10-year Treasury note yield surged to 4.311%.
Major Asian markets ended in the green on Tuesday, and European stocks showed strength as well in early trading.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points as investors braced for the high-stakes presidential election.
On the economic data front, U.S. factory orders declined by 0.5% from the previous month to $584.2 billion in September compared to a revised 0.8% fall in August.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUMC#NYSE">YUMC</a>) shares gained more than 7% on Monday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter EPS and revenue.
Shares of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) have gained around 182% year-to-date, while Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) has lost over half its value this year.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, communication services, and financials stocks recording the biggest losses on Monday. However, energy and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 258 points to 41,794.60 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.28% to 5,712.69, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.33% to close at 18,179.98 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) and Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 42.9, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 44.5.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.25 per share on revenue of $21.35 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Archer-Daniels-Midland shares rose 0.8% to $55.75 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) will post quarterly earnings at $1.41 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Yum! Brands shares fell 0.5% to $132.06 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSCC#NASDAQ">LSCC</a>) reported in-line earnings for its third quarter on Monday. The company reported quarterly earnings of 24 cents per share, which met the analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue came in at $127.091 million, compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $127.092 million. Lattice Semiconductor said it sees fourth-quarter revenue in a range of $112 million to $122 million, versus the $132.03 million estimate. Lattice Semiconductor shares tumbled 17.7% to $42.70 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
</ul>
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<li>After the markets close, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at 75 cents per share on revenue of $6.45 billion. Super Micro Computer shares fell 0.3% to $25.96 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $4.80 per share on revenue of $8.29 billion before the opening bell. Cummins shares gained 1% to $329.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Amid robust economic growth, lower borrowing costs, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, the industrial market's long-term growth is robust. Hence, fundamentally solid industrial stocks Honeywell International (HON), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and Cummins (CMI) could be ideal buys for the infrastructure boom. Keep reading... The industrial market is well-positioned for continued growth with increasing infrastructure spending owing to supportive government initiatives and the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and smart devices.
Amid this backdrop, investors could consider investing in quality industrial stocks Honeywell International Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HON/">HON</a>), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ITW/">ITW</a>), and Cummins Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CMI/">CMI</a>) to invest in the infrastructure boom.
The industrial sector is undergoing a transformative phase with easing inflation, recent <a href="https://www.cbreim.com/insights/articles/infrastructure-quarterly-q3-2024">50-basis points cut</a> by the Federal Reserve, sound economic growth, and the adoption of digital technologies. The reducing interest rates will positively impact the long-duration infrastructure spending outlook by easing borrowing costs and could support its long-term growth.
Further, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act- IIJA or the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has embarked upon various revolutionizing funding and projects that are significantly changing the shape of the U.S. economy. In a recent round of funding, the <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/investing-america-biden-harris-administration-announces-more-42-billion-bipartisan">administration announced more than $4.2 billion</a> in funding to improve safety, mobility, and economic competitiveness.
With this, <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/research/articles/240514-record-u-s-infrastructure-spending-is-colliding-with-higher-construction-costs-and-other-hurdles-13104338">infrastructure spending continues to rise</a> through 2024 as nearly $1.80 trillion was assigned to the U.S. economy through federal grants, loans, incentives, tax credits, and other financial assistance works.
The global industrial machinery market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 7.5%, resulting in a market volume of <a href="https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/industrial-machinery-market">$1.30 trillion by 2032</a>. The market in expected to grow with the increasing adoption of automation and smart technologies, and modern industrial processes.
Also, the global industry 4.0 market size is revolutionizing the operations and processes. The market is expected to reach around $482 billion by 2032, growing at a <a href="https://market.us/report/industry-4-0-market/">CAGR of 20.7%</a>.
Considering these favorable market trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the top three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-machinery/">Industrial - Machinery</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Honeywell International Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HON/">HON</a>)
HON engages in aerospace technologies, building automation, energy and sustainable solutions, and industrial automation businesses internationally. The company operates in Aerospace; Honeywell Building Technologies; Performance Materials and Technologies; and Safety and Productivity Solutions segments.
On October 21, HON and Google Cloud announced a collaboration to connect artificial intelligence (AI) agents with assets, people, and processes to accelerate safer, autonomous operations for the industrial sector. The strategic partnership will enhance HON's product offerings and help it upskill the industrial workforce.
The partnership will bring together the multimodality and natural language capabilities of Gemini on Vertex AI, a Google Cloud's AI platform, and the massive data set on Honeywell Forge, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform for industrials.
On October 14, HON was awarded a $103 million contract by the U.S. Army through the Defense Logistics Agency to offer its Next-Generation APN-209 Radar Altimeter (Next Gen APN-209) system on a wide variety of Army aircraft. The award reflects HON's commitment to delivering advanced, reliable technology to support U.S. Army missions.
HON reported net sales of $9.73 billion for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, up 5.6% year-over-year. Its segment profit grew 5.8% from the year-ago value to $2.30 billion. The company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> came in at $1.42 billion for the quarter, while its adjusted EPS was $2.58, up 8.4% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's free cash flow rose 10.1% year-over-year to $1.72 billion.
The company updated its full-year 2024 guidance. HON projects its sales between $38.60 billion and $38.80 billion, whereas its adjusted EPS is expected to be $10.15 - $10.25. Also, the company's free cash flow is set to range from $5.10 billion to $5.40 billion.
Street expects HON's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 8.5% and 6.9% year-over-year to $10.24 billion and $2.78, respectively. Also, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimate in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of HON have increased 11.8% over the past six months and 20.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $228.85.
HON's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, and Growth. Within the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-machinery/">Industrial - Machinery</a> industry, HON is ranked #26 out of 80 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HON/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of HON for Quality, Sentiment, and Value.
Stock #2: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ITW/">ITW</a>)
ITW manufactures and sells industrial products and equipment worldwide. The company operates in seven segments: Automotive OEM; Food Equipment; Test &amp; Measurement and Electronics; Welding; Polymers &amp; Fluids; Construction Products; and Specialty Products.
On October 24, ITW's Board of Directors declared a dividend on its common stock of $1.50 per share in respect of the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend is payable on January 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024.
ITW pays an annual dividend of $6, which translates to a yield of 2.22% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.20%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 7.1% over the past three years. ITW has raised its dividends for 28 consecutive years.
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, ITW reported operating revenue of $3.97 billion, and its operating income totaled $1.05 billion for the quarter. The company's net income amounted to $1.16 billion or $3.91 per share, indicating growth of 50.3% and 53.3% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
The company raised its full-year EPS guidance by $1.33 to a range of $11.63 to $11.73 per share from the previous range of $10.30 to $10.40.
Analysts expect the company's EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 3.9% year-over-year to $2.51, and its revenue is expected to grow marginally year-over-year to $4 billion for the same period. Moreover, ITW has topped the consensus EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
ITW's shares have gained 7.8% over the past six months and 12.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $270.06.
ITW's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality. It also has a B grade for Stability and Momentum. Within the A-rated Industrial - Machinery industry, ITW is ranked #23 out of 80 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have ITW ratings for Value, Growth, and Sentiment. Get all ITW ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ITW/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Cummins Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CMI/">CMI</a>)
CMI designs, manufactures, distributes, and services diesel and natural gas engines, electric and hybrid powertrains, and related components globally. The company operates in five segments: Engine; Distribution; Components; Power Systems; and Accelera.
On October 15, CMI's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $1.82 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 5, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 22, 2024.
CMI pays an annual dividend of $7.28, which translates to a yield of 2% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.49%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 7.7% over the past five years. CMI has raised its dividends for eight consecutive years.
On July 11, CMI was awarded $75 million to convert approximately 360,000 sq. ft. of existing manufacturing space at its Columbus Engine Plant for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. This grant marked the biggest federal grant ever awarded to CMI solely.
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, CMI's net sales rose marginally from the prior-year quarter to $8.46 billion. Its operating income grew 10.5% year-over-year to $1.05 billion. Net income and EPS attributable to CMI came in at $809 million and $5.86, up 23.3% and 27.7% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Also, the company's EBITDA stood at $1.39 billion, indicating growth of 12.9% year-over-year.
The consensus revenue estimate of $34.76 billion for the fiscal year (ending December 2025) represents a 3.2% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $22.09 for the same year indicates a 6.9% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
CMI's stock has increased 27.8% over the past six months and 62.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $364.02.
CMI's POWR Ratings reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CMI has a B grade for Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked #7 out of 80 stocks in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have CMI ratings for Value, Momentum, and Growth. Get all CMI ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CMI/">here</a>.
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HON shares were trading at $227.98 per share on Tuesday afternoon, down $0.87 (-0.38%). Year-to-date, HON has gained 11.03%, versus a 25.18% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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