Cummins (CMI) Q3 2025: Revenue $8.32B, Adjusted EPS $5.59; Dividend Lifted to $2.00 as Data‑Center Power Drives Beat and Accelera Faces Strategic Review

6 November 2025

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) delivered a stronger‑than‑expected third quarter, powered by surging demand for data‑center backup generation and solid service activity, even as North American truck markets softened. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and said it is conducting a strategic review of its electrolyzer business within the Accelera unit following non‑cash charges this quarter. ^[1]

Top‑line beat: Q3 revenue came in at $8.32 billion, ahead of Street estimates. Adjusted EPS was $5.59, topping LSEG‑tracked consensus of $4.81. GAAP EPS was $3.86, reflecting a non‑cash charge in Accelera. ^[2]
Dividend raised: The board increased the quarterly dividend to $2.00 per share (from $1.82), marking a 16th straight year of increases. ^[3]
Segment standouts:Power Systems +18% and Distribution +7% year‑over‑year on robust data‑center power demand; Accelera revenue +10%. ^[4]
Hydrogen reset: Accelera recorded $240M non‑cash charges tied to the electrolyzer business; management launched a strategic review citing weaker demand prospects, with Accelera posting an EBITDA loss of $336M. ^[5]
No 2025 outlook: Cummins withheld full‑year 2025 guidance, saying it expects to re‑introduce guidance in February with its 2026 outlook. ^[6]

Market reaction

As of 15:03 UTC today, CMI shares were up about 7.6% at $472.49, after earlier trading as high as $481.76. The rally followed the top‑ and adjusted bottom‑line beats and the dividend increase. (See live chart above.)

By the numbers: Q3 2025

Revenue:$8.3B, down ~2% YoY. GAAP net income:$536M; GAAP EPS:$3.86. EBITDA was $1.2B (14.3% margin). ^[7]
Adjusted performance: Reuters reports adjusted EPS of $5.59 vs. $4.81 expected (LSEG). On a GAAP basis, $3.86 compared with a FactSet consensus of $4.64 (MT Newswires). The gap reflects this quarter’s non‑cash Accelera charge. ^[8]

Segment performance (YoY)

Power Systems:$2.0B, +18% — continued strength in data‑center backup power across North America, India and China. ^[9]
Distribution:$3.2B, +7% — higher power‑generation demand in North America. ^[10]
Engine:$2.6B, −11%; Components:$2.3B, −15% — reflecting the anticipated downturn in U.S. medium‑ and heavy‑duty truck markets. ^[11]
Accelera (zero‑emissions):$121M, +10% revenue; EBITDA loss of $336M including $240M of non‑cash charges (goodwill and inventory write‑downs) related to the electrolyzer business. ^[12]

Strategy and outlook

Hydrogen reset & strategic review: Management said “weaker prospects” for hydrogen adoption prompted the review of the electrolyzer unit. The reset comes even as Accelera continues to ship systems and pursue long‑term “Destination Zero” priorities. ^[13]
Capital returns: The dividend increase to $2.00 per share was confirmed in today’s materials and in the October 14 declaration (payable Dec. 4, 2025 to holders of record Nov. 21). ^[14]
Guidance and catalysts: Cummins is not providing a 2025 outlook and plans to reinstate guidance in February alongside its 2026 view. The Q3 earnings call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET today, which may add color on the review and demand trends. ^[15]

Why it matters

Cummins’ data‑center power franchise continues to offset cyclical truck weakness, underscoring the company’s diversified model. Today’s hydrogen pivot acknowledges a tougher near‑term policy and demand backdrop, while the core business remains supported by mission‑critical power needs. ^[16]

What to watch next

Electrolyzer strategic review: scope, timeline and potential outcomes (re‑focus, partnership, or portfolio action). ^[17]
Data‑center demand durability: follow‑through on backlog and orders into 2026 as AI workloads proliferate. ^[18]
Mining hybrids partnership: progress on the Komatsu MOU to develop hybrid powertrains for large haul trucks—another potential growth vector for power systems. ^[19]
Macro & policy: tariff‑related uncertainty and trucking cycle health; recall that Cummins withdrew its 2025 outlook earlier this year amid a choppy backdrop. ^[20]

Sources and further reading

Company press release: “Cummins Reports Strong Third Quarter Operating Results” (Nov. 6, 2025). ^[21]
Reuters: “Cummins beats quarterly estimates on strong power generation demand” (Nov. 6, 2025). ^[22]
Hydrogen Insight: “Cummins to launch strategic review of electrolyser business after $240m writedown” (Nov. 6, 2025). ^[23]
AP Snapshot: GAAP EPS and net income figures (Nov. 6, 2025). ^[24]
Investor relations – Events: Q3 2025 earnings call at 10:00 a.m. ET (Nov. 6, 2025). ^[25]
Dividend declaration: $2.00 per share; payable Dec. 4, 2025 (Oct. 14, 2025). ^[26]

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Cummins (CMI) Q3 2025: Revenue $8.32B, Adjusted EPS $5.59; Dividend Lifted to $2.00 as Data‑Center Power Drives Beat and Accelera Faces Strategic Review

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