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
$500.09
Market Cap
$68.84B
52-Week High
$737.76
52-Week Low
$426.79
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

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

1 Year
$1,158
+16%
3 Years
$2,437
+144%
5 Years
$2,324
+132%
10 Years
$5,090
+409%
Since IPO
$257,561
+25656%

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 $1,158 as of November 2026, representing a +15.8% 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 $2,437 as of November 2026, representing a +143.7% 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 $2,324 as of November 2026, representing a +132.4% 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 $5,090 as of November 2026, representing a +409.0% 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 $257,561 as of November 2026, representing a +25656.1% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.38%
Positive Months
348
54% of 644
Negative Months
293
45% of 644
Data Period
53+ years
644 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 1999 (+50.4%)
Best month on avg: April (+3.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-42.8%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.7%)

Over the past 53+ years (644 months), Cummins Inc. (CMI) has averaged a monthly return of +1.38% with a median return of +1.25%. The stock had 348 positive months (54%) and 293 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, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.9%), and September the weakest (-2.7%).

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 +19.06% with a median return of +14.09%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.64%. The stock posted gains in 31 years (58%) and losses in 22 years (42%).

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
+19.06%
Best Year
1976 (+148.72%)
Worst Year
2008 (-57.39%)
Positive Years
31/53
Year Return Start End
2026 -1.02% $505.27 $500.09
2025 +49.36% $338.29 $505.27
2024 +48.92% $227.16 $338.29
2023 +1.72% $223.32 $227.16
2022 +14.09% $195.74 $223.32
2021 -1.68% $199.09 $195.74
2020 +30.50% $152.55 $199.09
2019 +38.04% $110.52 $152.55
2018 -22.06% $141.80 $110.52
2017 +32.74% $106.83 $141.80
2016 +60.68% $66.49 $106.83
2015 -37.17% $105.82 $66.49
2014 +4.28% $101.48 $105.82
2013 +32.50% $76.59 $101.48
2012 +25.22% $61.16 $76.59
2011 -18.92% $75.44 $61.16
2010 +142.69% $31.08 $75.44
2009 +75.17% $17.74 $31.08
2008 -57.39% $41.64 $17.74
2007 +117.50% $19.15 $41.64
2006 +33.24% $14.37 $19.15
2005 +8.78% $13.21 $14.37
2004 +74.63% $7.56 $13.21
2003 +78.54% $4.24 $7.56
2002 -24.47% $5.61 $4.24
2001 +4.76% $5.35 $5.61
2000 -18.64% $6.58 $5.35
1999 +39.34% $4.72 $6.58
1998 -38.45% $7.67 $4.72
1997 +30.59% $5.88 $7.67
1996 +27.29% $4.62 $5.88
1995 -16.26% $5.51 $4.62
1994 -14.59% $6.46 $5.51
1993 +38.43% $4.66 $6.46
1992 +44.21% $3.23 $4.66
1991 +48.15% $2.18 $3.23
1990 -22.66% $2.82 $2.18
1989 -18.06% $3.44 $2.82
1988 +42.10% $2.42 $3.44
1987 -27.39% $3.34 $2.42
1986 -3.62% $3.46 $3.34
1985 -4.30% $3.62 $3.46
1984 -3.57% $3.75 $3.62
1983 +65.13% $2.27 $3.75
1982 +37.32% $1.66 $2.27
1981 +17.36% $1.41 $1.66
1980 -2.42% $1.45 $1.41
1979 -6.77% $1.55 $1.45
1978 -12.79% $1.78 $1.55
1977 -21.39% $2.26 $1.78
1976 +148.72% $0.91 $2.26
1975 +20.00% $0.76 $0.91
1974 -48.21% $1.46 $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 31 years (58% 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: 11/1/2026