Shares of Cummins (CMI) are soaring 5.07% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following the release of its impressive second-quarter earnings report. The engine manufacturer reported earnings per share of $6.43, significantly surpassing analysts' expectations of $5.09-$5.13 and marking a 22.24% increase from the same period last year.
Despite a slight 2% decline in quarterly revenues to $8.6 billion, Cummins managed to outperform market estimates of $8.43 billion. The company's net income rose to $890 million from $726 million a year earlier, while EBITDA increased to $1.6 billion, representing 18.4% of sales, up from $1.3 billion or 15.3% of sales in the previous year.
However, Cummins refrained from reinstating a full-year outlook for revenue or profitability, citing continued economic uncertainty. This cautious stance, coupled with strong quarterly performance, appears to have resonated positively with investors. The company's ability to exceed expectations despite challenging market conditions demonstrates its resilience and operational efficiency, driving the stock's significant pre-market rally.