Cummins Inc.

CMI · Industrials

About Cummins Inc. (CMI)

Cummins Inc. is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.

CMI trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

Key Statistics

Current Price
$548.25
Market Cap
$75.75B
52-Week High
$617.98
52-Week Low
$260.02
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

$1,000 Invested in Cummins Inc. (CMI)

1 Year
$1,734
+73%
3 Years
$2,607
+161%
5 Years
$2,291
+129%
10 Years
$6,824
+582%
Since IPO
$280,437
+27944%

How much would $1,000 invested in CMI be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CMI 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Cummins Inc. (CMI) in 2025 would be worth $1,734 as of May 2026, representing a +73.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMI 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Cummins Inc. (CMI) in 2023 would be worth $2,607 as of May 2026, representing a +160.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMI 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Cummins Inc. (CMI) in 2021 would be worth $2,291 as of May 2026, representing a +129.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMI 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Cummins Inc. (CMI) in 2016 would be worth $6,824 as of May 2026, representing a +582.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMI at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Cummins Inc. (CMI) at IPO would be worth $280,437 as of May 2026, representing a +27943.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.40%
Positive Months
346
54% of 637
Negative Months
288
45% of 637
Data Period
53+ years
637 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 1999 (+50.4%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-42.8%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.6%)

Over the past 53+ years (637 months), Cummins Inc. (CMI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.40% with a median return of +1.26%. The stock had 346 positive months (54%) and 288 negative months (45%). The best month in CMI's history was April 1999 with a +50.4% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -42.8%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.6%), and September the weakest (-2.6%).

CMI's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 10 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1976 with a cumulative return of +99.5%, and the worst was 2008 at -57.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, Cummins Inc. (CMI) has delivered an average annual return of +19.23% with a median return of +14.09%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.82%. The stock posted gains in 32 years (60%) and losses in 21 years (40%).

CMI's best year was 1976 with a +148.72% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -57.39%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. CMI achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 27 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 15 years.

Avg Return
+19.23%
Best Year
1976 (+148.72%)
Worst Year
2008 (-57.39%)
Positive Years
32/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +7.77% $508.74 $548.25
2025 +49.36% $340.62 $508.74
2024 +48.92% $228.72 $340.62
2023 +1.72% $224.85 $228.72
2022 +14.09% $197.09 $224.85
2021 -1.68% $200.46 $197.09
2020 +30.50% $153.60 $200.46
2019 +38.04% $111.28 $153.60
2018 -22.06% $142.78 $111.28
2017 +32.74% $107.57 $142.78
2016 +60.68% $66.95 $107.57
2015 -37.17% $106.55 $66.95
2014 +4.28% $102.18 $106.55
2013 +32.50% $77.12 $102.18
2012 +25.22% $61.59 $77.12
2011 -18.92% $75.96 $61.59
2010 +142.69% $31.30 $75.96
2009 +75.17% $17.87 $31.30
2008 -57.39% $41.93 $17.87
2007 +117.50% $19.28 $41.93
2006 +33.24% $14.47 $19.28
2005 +8.78% $13.30 $14.47
2004 +74.63% $7.62 $13.30
2003 +78.54% $4.27 $7.62
2002 -24.47% $5.65 $4.27
2001 +4.76% $5.39 $5.65
2000 -18.64% $6.63 $5.39
1999 +39.34% $4.76 $6.63
1998 -38.45% $7.73 $4.76
1997 +30.59% $5.92 $7.73
1996 +27.29% $4.65 $5.92
1995 -16.26% $5.55 $4.65
1994 -14.59% $6.50 $5.55
1993 +38.43% $4.70 $6.50
1992 +44.21% $3.26 $4.70
1991 +48.15% $2.20 $3.26
1990 -22.66% $2.84 $2.20
1989 -18.06% $3.47 $2.84
1988 +42.10% $2.44 $3.47
1987 -27.39% $3.36 $2.44
1986 -3.62% $3.49 $3.36
1985 -4.30% $3.64 $3.49
1984 -3.57% $3.78 $3.64
1983 +65.13% $2.29 $3.78
1982 +37.32% $1.67 $2.29
1981 +17.36% $1.42 $1.67
1980 -2.42% $1.46 $1.42
1979 -6.77% $1.56 $1.46
1978 -12.79% $1.79 $1.56
1977 -21.39% $2.28 $1.79
1976 +148.72% $0.92 $2.28
1975 +20.00% $0.76 $0.92
1974 -48.21% $1.47 $0.76

Frequently Asked Questions: CMI

What sector is CMI in?

CMI operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.

How has CMI performed historically?

Over 53 years of trading history, CMI has posted gains in 32 years (60% of the time). The best year was 1976 with a +148.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CMI?

You can invest in CMI through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CMI.

Last updated: 3/24/2026