Biggest changeSales for our Engine segment by market were as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 2023 vs. 2022 In millions 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent Heavy-duty truck $ 4,244 $ 4,399 $ 3,847 $ (155) (4) % $ 552 14 % Medium-duty truck and bus 4,166 3,670 3,460 496 14 % 210 6 % Light-duty automotive 1,595 1,762 1,738 (167) (9) % 24 1 % Total on-highway 10,005 9,831 9,045 174 2 % 786 9 % Off-highway 1,707 1,853 1,900 (146) (8) % (47) (2) % Total sales $ 11,712 $ 11,684 $ 10,945 $ 28 — % $ 739 7 % Percentage Points Percentage Points On-highway sales as percentage of total sales 85 % 84 % 83 % 1 1 Unit shipments by engine classification (including unit shipments to Power Systems and off-highway engine units included in their respective classification) were as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 2023 vs. 2022 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent Heavy-duty 132,900 141,900 120,700 (9,000) (6) % 21,200 18 % Medium-duty 310,300 294,100 283,600 16,200 6 % 10,500 4 % Light-duty 189,400 211,500 227,600 (22,100) (10) % (16,100) (7) % Total unit shipments 632,600 647,500 631,900 (14,900) (2) % 15,600 2 % 40 Table of Contents 2024 vs. 2023 Sales Engine segment sales increased $28 million.
Biggest changeFor all prior year segment results comparisons to 2023 see the Results of Operations section of our 2024 Form 10-K . 41 Table of Contents Engine Segment Results Financial data for the Engine segment was as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2025 vs. 2024 2024 vs. 2023 In millions 2025 2024 2023 Amount Percent Amount Percent External sales $ 8,104 $ 8,987 $ 8,874 $ (883) (10) % $ 113 1 % Intersegment sales 2,771 2,725 2,810 46 2 % (85) (3) % Total sales 10,875 11,712 11,684 (837) (7) % 28 — % Research, development and engineering expenses 624 616 614 (8) (1) % (2) — % Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 254 212 251 42 20 % (39) (16) % Interest income 37 17 19 20 NM (2) (11) % Segment EBITDA 1,382 1,653 1,630 (271) (16) % 23 1 % Percentage Points Percentage Points Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales 12.7 % 14.1 % 14.0 % (1.4) 0.1 "NM" - not meaningful information Sales for our Engine segment by market were as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2025 vs. 2024 2024 vs. 2023 In millions 2025 2024 2023 Amount Percent Amount Percent Heavy-duty truck $ 3,489 $ 4,244 $ 4,399 $ (755) (18) % $ (155) (4) % Medium-duty truck and bus 3,613 4,166 3,670 (553) (13) % 496 14 % Light-duty automotive 1,930 1,595 1,762 335 21 % (167) (9) % Total on-highway 9,032 10,005 9,831 (973) (10) % 174 2 % Off-highway 1,843 1,707 1,853 136 8 % (146) (8) % Total sales $ 10,875 $ 11,712 $ 11,684 $ (837) (7) % $ 28 — % Percentage Points Percentage Points On-highway sales as percentage of total sales 83 % 85 % 84 % (2) 1 Unit shipments by engine classification (including unit shipments to Power Systems and off-highway engine units included in their respective classification) were as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2025 vs. 2024 2024 vs. 2023 2025 2024 2023 Amount Percent Amount Percent Heavy-duty 101,900 132,900 141,900 (31,000) (23) % (9,000) (6) % Medium-duty 280,500 310,300 294,100 (29,800) (10) % 16,200 6 % Light-duty 171,800 189,400 211,500 (17,600) (9) % (22,100) (10) % Total unit shipments 554,200 632,600 647,500 (78,400) (12) % (14,900) (2) % 2025 vs. 2024 Sales Engine segment sales decreased $837 million.
At the same time, our geographic diversity and broad product and service offerings have helped limit the impact from a drop in demand in any one industry, region, the economy of any single country or customer on our consolidated results.
At the same time, our geographic diversity and broad product and service offerings have helped limit the impact from a drop in demand in any one industry, region, customer or the economy of any single country on our consolidated results.
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS Our reportable operating segments consist of the Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera segments. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. We use segment EBITDA as the basis for the Chief Operating Decision Maker to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable operating segments.
REPORTABLE SEGMENT RESULTS Our reportable segments consist of the Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera segments. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. We use segment EBITDA as the basis for the Chief Operating Decision Maker to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable segments.
Accounts Receivable Sales Program In May 2024, we entered into an accounts receivable sales agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., to sell certain accounts receivable up to the Board approved limit of $500 million. There was no activity under the program during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Accounts Receivable Sales Program In May 2024, we entered into an accounts receivable sales agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., to sell certain accounts receivable up to the Board approved limit of $500 million. There was no activity under the program during the year ended December 31, 2025.
If we adopted the immediate recognition approach, we would record a loss of $1.1 billion ($0.9 billion after-tax) from cumulative actuarial net losses for our U.S. and U.K. pension plans.
If we adopted the immediate recognition approach, we would record a loss of $1.2 billion ($0.9 billion after-tax) from cumulative actuarial net losses for our U.S. and U.K. pension plans.
We believe our access to capital markets, our existing cash and marketable securities, operating cash flow and revolving credit facilities provide us with the financial flexibility needed to fund targeted capital expenditures, dividend payments, debt service obligations, projected pension obligations, common stock repurchases, joint venture contributions and acquisitions through 2025 and beyond.
We believe our access to the capital markets, our existing cash and marketable securities, operating cash flow and revolving credit facilities provide us with the financial flexibility needed to fund targeted capital expenditures, dividend payments, debt service obligations, projected pension obligations, common stock repurchases, joint venture contributions and acquisitions through 2026 and beyond.
Research activities continue to focus on development of new products and improvements of current technologies to meet future emission standards around the world, improvements in fuel economy performance of diesel and natural gas-powered engines and related components, as well as development activities around electrified power systems with innovative components and systems including battery and electric power technologies and hydrogen production technologies.
Research activities continue to focus on development of new products and improvements of current technologies to meet future emission standards around the world, improvements in fuel economy performance of diesel and natural gas-powered engines and related components, as well as development activities around electrified power systems with innovative components and systems including battery and electric power technologies.
A more complete description of our income taxes and the future benefits of our net operating loss and credit carryforwards is disclosed in NOTE 4, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements . Pension Benefits We sponsor a number of pension plans globally, with the majority of assets in the U.S. and the U.K.
A more complete description of our income taxes and the future benefits of our net operating loss and credit carryforwards is disclosed in NOTE 4, “INCOME TAXES,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements . Pension Benefits We sponsor a number of pension plans globally, with the majority of assets in the U.S. and the U.K.
The resulting discount rate is reflective of both the current interest rate environment and the plan's distinct liability characteristics. The table below sets forth the estimated impact on our 2025 net periodic pension cost relative to a change in the discount rate and a change in the expected rate of return on plan assets.
The resulting discount rate is reflective of both the current interest rate environment and the plan’s distinct liability characteristics. The table below sets forth the estimated impact on our 2026 net periodic pension cost relative to a change in the discount rate and a change in the expected rate of return on plan assets.
Stock Repurchases In December 2021, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the $2.0 billion repurchase plan authorized in 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we did not make any repurchases of common stock.
Stock Repurchases In December 2021, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the $2.0 billion repurchase plan authorized in 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2025, we did not make any repurchases of common stock.
We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level and our reporting units are the operating segments or the components of operating segments that constitute businesses for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by management.
We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level and our reporting units are the reportable segments or the components of reportable segments that constitute businesses for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by management.
As a result of these actions, we recorded several charges in the fourth quarter related to inventory write-downs, intangible and fixed asset impairments and joint venture impairments. Total charges for these strategic reorganization actions were $312 million. See NOTE 22, "ACCELERA STRATEGIC REORGANIZATION ACTIONS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
As a result of these actions, we recorded several charges in the fourth quarter related to inventory write-downs, intangible and fixed asset impairments and joint venture impairments. Total charges for these strategic reorganization actions were $312 million. See NOTE 22, “ACCELERA ACTIONS,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Department of Justice (DOJ) and the California Attorney General’s Office to resolve certain regulatory civil claims regarding our emissions certification and compliance process for certain engines primarily used in pick-up truck applications in the U.S., which became final and effective in April 2024 (collectively, the Settlement Agreements).
Department of Justice (DOJ) and the California Attorney General’s Office to resolve certain regulatory civil claims regarding our emissions certification and compliance process for certain engines primarily used in pick-up truck applications in the U.S., which became final and effective in 34 Table of Contents April 2024 (collectively, the Settlement Agreements).
The examples noted above are not all-inclusive, and we consider other relevant events and circumstances that affect the fair value of a reporting unit in determining whether to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. Our goodwill recoverability assessment is based on our annual strategic planning process.
The examples noted above are not all-inclusive, and we consider other relevant events and circumstances that affect the fair value of a reporting unit in determining whether to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. 53 Table of Contents Our goodwill recoverability assessment is based on our annual strategic planning process.
The long-term rate of return considers historical returns and expected returns on current and projected asset allocations. Projected returns are based primarily on broad, publicly traded passive fixed income and equity indices and forward-looking estimates of the value added by active investment management.
The long-term rate of return considers historical returns and expected returns on 54 Table of Contents current and projected asset allocations. Projected returns are based primarily on broad, publicly traded passive fixed income and equity indices and forward-looking estimates of the value added by active investment management.
The discussion and analysis of fiscal year 2022 and changes in the financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2023 compared to fiscal year 2022, that are not included in this Form 10-K, may be found in Part II, ITEM 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 12, 2024.
The discussion and analysis of fiscal year 2023 and changes in the financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023 , that are not included in this Form 10-K, may be found in Part II, ITEM 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 11, 2025.
This review resulted in decisions to consolidate certain manufacturing efforts, focus internal development efforts towards areas of differentiation while continuing to leverage partners and reduce our investments in certain technologies, joint ventures and markets. In addition, declining customer demand in certain key product lines caused us to re-evaluate the recoverability of certain inventory items.
This review resulted in strategic reorganization actions, including decisions to consolidate certain manufacturing efforts, focus internal development efforts towards areas of differentiation while continuing to leverage partners and reduce our investments in certain technologies, joint ventures and markets. In addition, declining customer demand in certain key product lines caused us to re-evaluate the recoverability of certain inventory items.
A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section. 36 Table of Contents Cost of Sales The types of expenses included in cost of sales are the following: parts and material consumption, including direct and indirect materials; compensation and related expenses, including variable compensation, salaries and fringe benefits; depreciation on production equipment and facilities and amortization of technology intangibles; estimated costs of warranty programs and campaigns; production utilities; production-related purchasing; warehousing, including receiving and inspection; freight costs; engineering support costs; repairs and maintenance; production and warehousing facility property insurance and rent for production facilities and other production overhead.
A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the “REPORTABLE SEGMENT RESULTS” section. 38 Table of Contents Cost of Sales The types of expenses included in cost of sales are the following: parts and material consumption, including direct and indirect materials; compensation and related expenses, including variable compensation, salaries and fringe benefits; depreciation on production equipment and facilities and amortization of technology intangibles; estimated costs of warranty programs and campaigns; production utilities; production-related purchasing; warehousing, including receiving and inspection; freight costs; engineering support costs; repairs and maintenance; production and warehousing facility property insurance and rent for production facilities and other production overhead.
The details were as follows: Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 In millions Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs. U.S. dollar Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs.
The details were as follows: Years ended December 31, 2025 2024 In millions Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs. U.S. dollar Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs.
Our MD&A is presented in the following sections: • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • RESULTS OF OPERATIONS • OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS • 2025 OUTLOOK • LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES • APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES • RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS The following is the discussion and analysis of changes in the financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023.
Our MD&A is presented in the following sections: • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • RESULTS OF OPERATIONS • REPORTABLE SEGMENT RESULTS • 2026 OUTLOOK • LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES • APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES • RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS The following is the discussion and analysis of changes in the financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024.
We continue to serve all our markets as they adopt electrification and alternative power technologies, meeting the needs of our OEM partners and end customers. 32 Table of Contents Our financial performance depends, in large part, on varying conditions in the markets we serve, particularly the on-highway, off-highway, power generation and general industrial markets.
We continue to serve all our markets as they adopt electrification, meeting the needs of our OEM partners and end customers. 33 Table of Contents Our financial performance depends, in large part, on varying conditions in the markets we serve, particularly the on-highway, off-highway, power generation and general industrial markets.
Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of our accounting policies, related accounting estimates and the disclosures set forth below with the Audit Committee of the Board. We believe our critical accounting estimates include estimating liabilities for warranty programs, fair value of intangible assets, assessing goodwill impairments, accounting for income taxes and pension benefits.
Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of our accounting policies, related accounting estimates and the disclosures set forth below with the Audit Committee of the Board. We believe our critical accounting estimates include estimating liabilities for warranty programs, assessing goodwill impairments and accounting for income taxes and pension benefits.
We then pay the financial intermediary the face amount of the invoice on the original due date, which generally have 60 to 90 day payment terms. The maximum amount that we could have outstanding under these programs was $551 million at December 31, 2024.
We then pay the financial intermediary the face amount of the invoice on the original due date, which generally have 60 to 90 day payment terms. The maximum amount that we could have outstanding under these programs was $574 million at December 31, 2025.
Accelera Strategic Reorganization Actions In the fourth quarter of 2024, our Accelera segment underwent a strategic review to better streamline operations as well as pace and re-focus investments on the most promising paths as the adoption of certain zero emission solutions slows.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, our Accelera segment underwent a strategic review to better streamline operations as well as pace and re-focus investments on the most promising paths as the adoption of certain zero emission solutions slow.
Contributions to the U.S. and U.K. plans were as follows: Years ended December 31, In millions 2024 2023 2022 Defined benefit pension contributions $ 71 $ 115 $ 53 Defined contribution pension plans 126 130 110 These contributions may be made from trusts or company funds either to increase pension assets or to make direct benefit payments to plan participants.
Contributions to the U.S. and U.K. plans were as follows: Years ended December 31, In millions 2025 2024 2023 Defined benefit pension contributions $ 50 $ 71 $ 115 Defined contribution pension plans 125 126 130 These contributions may be made from trusts or company funds either to increase pension assets or to make direct benefit payments to plan participants.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $58 million and decreased 0.2 points as a percentage of sales. The decreases were primarily due to lower compensation expenses. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $150 million and decreased 0.3 points as a percentage of sales. The decreases were primarily due to lower compensation expenses. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation.
Debt Facilities and Other Sources of Liquidity On June 3, 2024, we entered into an amended and restated 5-year credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $2.0 billion of unsecured funds at any time prior to June 3, 2029.
Debt Facilities and Other Sources of Liquidity On June 2, 2025, we entered into an amended and restated 5-year credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $2.0 billion of unsecured funds at any time prior to June 2, 2030.
Long-term Expected Return Assumptions 2025 2024 2023 2022 U.S. plans 7.00 % 7.25 % 7.00 % 6.50 % U.K. plans 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % 4.01 % Pension accounting offers various acceptable alternatives to account for the differences that eventually arise between the estimates used in the actuarial valuations and the actual results.
Long-term Expected Return Assumptions 2026 2025 2024 2023 U.S. plans 7.50 % 7.00 % 7.25 % 7.00 % U.K. plans 5.60 % 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % Pension accounting offers various acceptable alternatives to account for the differences that eventually arise between the estimates used in the actuarial valuations and the actual results.
We anticipate making total contributions of approximately $52 million to our global defined benefit pension plans in 2025. Expected contributions to our defined benefit pension plans in 2025 will meet or exceed the current funding requirements.
We anticipate making total contributions of approximately $51 million to our global defined benefit pension plans in 2026. Expected contributions to our defined benefit pension plans in 2026 will meet or exceed the current funding requirements.
See NOTE 21, "ATMUS INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO) AND DIVESTITURE," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Settlement Agreements In December 2023, we announced that we reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the U.S.
See NOTE 21, “ATMUS DIVESTITURE,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Settlement Agreements In December 2023, we announced that we reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the U.S.
See NOTE 14, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. 2024 Results A summary of our results is as follows: Years ended December 31, In millions, except per share amounts 2024 (1) 2023 (2) 2022 Net sales $ 34,102 $ 34,065 $ 28,074 Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. 3,946 735 2,151 Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.
See NOTE 14, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. 2025 Results A summary of our results is as follows: Years ended December 31, In millions, except per share amounts 2025 (1) 2024 (2) 2023 (3) Net sales $ 33,670 $ 34,102 $ 34,065 Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. 2,843 3,946 735 Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.
The guidelines for setting this rate suggest the use of a high-quality corporate bond rate. We used bond information provided by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Rating Services.
The guidelines for setting this rate suggest the use of a high-quality corporate bond rate. We used bond information provided by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Rating Services. The bond data is collected from Bloomberg.
U.S. dollar Wholly-owned subsidiaries $ (245) Brazilian real, Chinese renminbi, Euro and Indian rupee $ 118 British pound and Brazilian real, partially offset by Chinese renminbi Equity method investments (15) Chinese renminbi and Brazilian real, partially offset by Indian rupee (23) Chinese renminbi, partially offset by Brazilian real Consolidated subsidiaries with a noncontrolling interest (16) Indian rupee (3) Chinese renminbi Total $ (276) $ 92 For all prior year foreign currency translation adjustment results comparisons to 2022 see the Results of Operations section of our 2023 Form 10-K .
U.S. dollar Wholly-owned subsidiaries $ 227 Euro, British pound and Brazilian real $ (245) Brazilian real, Chinese renminbi, Euro and Indian rupee Equity method investments 30 Chinese renminbi, partially offset by Indian rupee (15) Chinese renminbi and Brazilian real, partially offset by Indian rupee Consolidated subsidiaries with a noncontrolling interest (13) Indian rupee, partially offset by Euro (16) Indian rupee Total $ 244 $ (276) For all prior year foreign currency translation adjustment results comparisons to 2023 see the Results of Operations section of our 2024 Form 10-K .
The table below sets forth our expected rate of return for 2025 and the expected return assumptions used to develop our pension cost for the period 2022-2024.
The table below sets forth our expected rate of return for 2026 and the expected return assumptions used to develop our pension cost for the period 2023-2025.
The contractual obligations reported above exclude our unrecognized tax benefits of $304 million as of December 31, 2024, which includes $187 million of current tax liabilities and $117 million of long-term deferred tax liabilities. We are not able to reasonably estimate the period in which cash outflows relating to uncertain tax contingencies could occur.
The contractual obligations reported above exclude our unrecognized tax benefits of $272 million as of December 31, 2025, which includes $180 million of current tax liabilities and $92 million of long-term deferred tax liabilities. We are not able to reasonably estimate the period in which cash outflows relating to uncertain tax contingencies could occur.
See NOTE 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
See NOTE 3, “INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Discount Rates 2025 2024 2023 2022 U.S. plans 5.69 % 5.15 % 5.55 % 3.31 % U.K. plans 5.62 % 4.72 % 4.99 % 2.26 % The discount rate enables us to state expected future cash payments for benefits as a present value on the measurement date.
Discount Rates 2026 2025 2024 2023 U.S. plans 5.60 % 5.69 % 5.15 % 5.55 % U.K. plans 5.58 % 5.62 % 4.72 % 4.99 % The discount rate enables us to state expected future cash payments for benefits as a present value on the measurement date.
See NOTE 25, "OPERATING SEGMENTS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information and a reconciliation of our segment information to the corresponding amounts in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income .
See NOTE 24, “REPORTABLE SEGMENTS,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information and a reconciliation of our segment information to the corresponding amounts in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income .
Cash dividends per share paid to common shareholders and the Board authorized increases for the last three years were as follows: Quarterly Dividends 2024 2023 2022 First quarter $ 1.68 $ 1.57 $ 1.45 Second quarter 1.68 1.57 1.45 Third quarter 1.82 1.68 1.57 Fourth quarter 1.82 1.68 1.57 Total $ 7.00 $ 6.50 $ 6.04 Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures were $1.2 billion, $1.2 billion and $916 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Cash dividends per share paid to common shareholders and the Board authorized increases for the last three years were as follows: Quarterly Dividends 2025 2024 2023 First quarter $ 1.82 $ 1.68 $ 1.57 Second quarter 1.82 1.68 1.57 Third quarter 2.00 1.82 1.68 Fourth quarter 2.00 1.82 1.68 Total $ 7.64 $ 7.00 $ 6.50 Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures were $1.2 billion each year in 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Our U.S. defined benefit plans (qualified and non-qualified), which represented approximately 70 percent of the worldwide pension obligation, were 117 percent funded, and our U.K. defined benefit plans were 109 percent funded at December 31, 2024.
Our U.S. defined benefit plans (qualified and non-qualified), which represented approximately 70 percent of the worldwide pension obligation, were 115 percent funded, and our U.K. defined benefit plans were 105 percent funded at December 31, 2025.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses Research, development and engineering expenses decreased $37 million and decreased 0.1 points as a percentage of sales. The decreases were mainly due to lower spending on prototypes and decreased compensation expenses. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses Research, development and engineering expenses decreased $67 million and decreased 0.2 points as a percentage of sales. The decreases were mainly due to lower compensation expenses. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation.
(2) The 5-year credit facility for $2.0 billion and the 364-day credit facility for $2.0 billion, maturing June 2029 and June 2025, respectively, are maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and general corporate purposes.
(2) The 5-year credit facility for $2.0 billion and the 3-year credit facility for $2.0 billion, maturing June 2030 and June 2028, respectively, are maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and general corporate purposes.
Plan Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Investment description 2025 2024 2023 2025 2024 2023 Liability matching 71.0 % 69.5 % 71.0 % 80.0 % 79.4 % 80.8 % Risk seeking 29.0 % 30.5 % 29.0 % 20.0 % 20.6 % 19.2 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % The differences between the actual return on plan assets and expected long-term return on plan assets are recognized in the asset value used to calculate net periodic cost over five years.
Plan Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Investment description 2026 2025 2024 2026 2025 2024 Liability matching 60.0 % 60.2 % 69.5 % 83.0 % 82.9 % 79.4 % Risk seeking 40.0 % 39.8 % 30.5 % 17.0 % 17.1 % 20.6 % Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % The differences between the actual return on plan assets and expected long-term return on plan assets are recognized in the asset value used to calculate net periodic cost over five years.
On June 3, 2024, we entered into an amended and restated 5-year credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $2.0 billion of unsecured funds at any time prior to June 3, 2029. The credit agreement amended and restated the prior $2.0 billion 5-year credit agreement that would have matured on August 18, 2026.
The credit agreement amended and restated the prior $2.0 billion 5-year credit agreement that would have matured on June 3, 2029. We also entered into a new 3-year credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $2.0 billion of unsecured funds at any time prior to June 2, 2028.
As a result, all amounts owed 48 Table of Contents to the financial intermediaries are presented as accounts payable in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . Amounts due to the financial intermediaries reflected in accounts payable at December 31, 2024, were $142 million. See NOTE 1, "SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
As a result, all amounts owed to the financial intermediaries are presented as accounts payable in our Consolidated Balance Sheets . Amounts due to the financial intermediaries reflected in accounts payable at December 31, 2025, were $153 million. See NOTE 1, “SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The one-year return for our U.S. plans was a 5.5 percent gain for 2024. Our U.S. plan assets averaged annualized returns of 5.74 percent over the prior ten years and resulted in approximately $473 million of actuarial losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) in the same period.
The one-year return for our U.S. plans was a 10.1 percent gain for 2025. Our U.S. plan assets averaged annualized returns of 6.8 percent over the prior ten years and resulted in approximately $213 million of actuarial losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) in the same period.
As a worldwide business, our operations are also affected by geopolitical risks, currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, public health crises (epidemics or pandemics) and regulatory matters, including adoption and enforcement of environmental and emission standards, in the countries we serve.
As a worldwide business, our operations are also affected by geopolitical risks, currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, tariffs and related trade disruptions, public health crises (epidemics or pandemics) and regulatory matters, including adoption and enforcement of environmental and emission standards.
Our debt to capital ratio (total capital defined as debt plus equity) at December 31, 2024, was 38.4 percent, compared to 40.3 percent at December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the increased equity balance from stronger earnings since December 31, 2023, partially offset by higher debt balances at December 31, 2024.
Our debt to capital ratio (total capital defined as debt plus equity) at December 31, 2025, was 36.0 percent, compared to 38.4 percent at December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to increased equity balances from strong earnings since December 31, 2024, partially offset by higher debt balances at December 31, 2025.
At December 31, 2024, we recorded a net deferred tax asset of $730 million. The net deferred tax assets included $907 million for the value of net operating loss and credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance of $872 million was recorded to reduce the tax assets to the net value management believed was more likely than not to be realized.
At December 31, 2025, we recorded a net deferred tax asset of $675 million. The net deferred tax assets included $1.0 billion for the value of net operating loss and credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance of $954 million was recorded to reduce the tax assets to the net value management believed was more likely than not to be realized.
At December 31, 2024, based upon our target asset allocations, it is anticipated that our U.K. investment policy will generate an average annual return over the 20-year projection period equal to or in excess of 5 percent. The one-year return for our U.K. plans was a 9.6 percent loss for 2024.
Based upon our target asset allocations and forward-looking return expectations, it is anticipated that our U.K. investment policy will generate an average annual return over the 20-year projection period equal to or in excess of 5.6 percent. The one-year return for our U.K. plans was a 0.8 percent loss for 2025.
At December 31, 2024, we had $1.3 billion of commercial paper outstanding, which effectively reduced our available capacity under our revolving credit facilities to $2.7 billion. 47 Table of Contents Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities A significant portion of our cash flows are generated outside the U.S.
At December 31, 2025, we had $353 million of commercial paper outstanding, which effectively reduced our available capacity under our revolving credit facilities to $3.6 billion. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities A significant portion of our cash flows are generated outside the U.S.
All bonds used to develop our hypothetical portfolio in the U.S. and U.K. were deemed high-quality, non-callable bonds (Aa or better) at December 31, 2024, by at least one of the bond rating agencies. Our model called for projected payments until near extinction for the U.S. and the U.K.
All bonds used to develop our hypothetical portfolio in the U.S. and U.K. were deemed high-quality, non-callable bonds (Aa or better) at December 31, 2025, by at least one of the bond rating agencies.
At December 31, 2024, based upon our target asset allocations, it is anticipated that our U.S. investment policy will generate an average annual return over the 30-year projection period equal to or in excess of 7 percent, including the additional positive returns expected from active investment management.
Based upon our target asset allocations, historical returns and forward-looking return expectations for capital markets, it is anticipated that our U.S. investment policy will generate an average annual return over the 30-year projection period equal to or in excess of 7.5 percent, including the additional positive returns expected from active investment management.
In millions 2025 2024 2023 2022 Net periodic pension cost $ 76 $ 34 $ 1 $ 19 We expect 2025 net periodic pension cost to increase compared to 2024, primarily due to unfavorable asset returns in the U.K. and a lower expected rate of return in the U.S., partially offset by higher discount rates in the U.S. and U.K.
The increase in net periodic pension cost in 2025 compared to 2024 was primarily due to unfavorable asset returns in the U.K. and a lower expected rate of return in the U.S., partially offset by higher discount rates in the U.S. and U.K.
An increase in discount rates, a reduction in projected 52 Table of Contents cash flows or a combination of the two could lead to a reduction in the estimated fair values, which may result in impairment charges that could materially affect our financial statements in any given year.
An increase in discount rates, a reduction in projected cash flows or a combination of the two could lead to a reduction in the estimated fair values, which may result in impairment charges that could materially affect our financial statements in any given year. We perform the annual goodwill impairment assessment as of October 31 each year.
In July 2024, the Board of Directors (Board) authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of approximately 8 percent from $1.68 per share to $1.82 per share.
In July 2025, the Board of Directors (Board) authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of approximately 10 percent from $1.82 per share to $2.00 per share.
Other Income, Net Other income, net was as follows: Years ended December 31, In millions 2024 2023 Gain related to divestiture of Atmus (1) $ 1,333 $ — Non-service pension and OPEB income 112 125 Interest income 87 95 Gain on sale of marketable securities, net 8 15 Gain on corporate-owned life insurance 6 26 Foreign currency loss, net (41) (30) Other, net 18 9 Total other income, net $ 1,523 $ 240 (1) See NOTE 21, "ATMUS INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO) AND DIVESTITURE," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Other Income, Net Other income, net was as follows: Years ended December 31, In millions 2025 2024 Interest income $ 106 $ 87 Non-service pension and OPEB income 66 112 Gain on corporate owned life insurance 38 6 Gain on sale of marketable securities, net 22 8 Foreign currency gain (loss), net 5 (41) Gain related to divestiture of Atmus (1) — 1,333 Other, net 30 18 Total other income, net $ 267 $ 1,523 (1) See NOTE 21, “ATMUS DIVESTITURE,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
See NOTE 21, "ATMUS INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING (IPO) AND DIVESTITURE," and NOTE 22, "ACCELERA STRATEGIC REORGANIZATION ACTIONS" to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
See NOTE 21, "ATMUS DIVESTITURE," and NOTE 22, "ACCELERA ACTIONS" to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
In July 2024, the Board authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of approximately 8 percent from $1.68 per share to $1.82 per share.
In July 2025, the Board authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of approximately 10 percent from $1.82 per share to $2.00 per share.
Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries increased $17 million principally due to higher earnings at Cummins India Limited and the absence of losses at Hydrogenics Corporation resulting from the June 2023 acquisition, partially offset by lower earnings at Eaton Cummins Joint Venture and the divestiture of Atmus. 2023 vs. 2022 For all prior year segment results comparisons to 2022 see the Results of Operations section of our 2023 Form 10-K . 38 Table of Contents Comprehensive Income - Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment The foreign currency translation adjustment was a net loss of $276 million and net gain of $92 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries decreased $8 million primarily due to losses from a former joint venture consolidated in the first quarter of 2025, the divestiture of Atmus and lower earnings at our other joint ventures, partially offset by higher earnings at Cummins India Limited. 2024 vs. 2023 For all prior year segment results comparisons to 2023 see the Results of Operations section of our 2024 Form 10-K . 40 Table of Contents Comprehensive Income - Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment The foreign currency translation adjustment was a net gain of $244 million and net loss of $276 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
See NOTE 4, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. 50 Table of Contents Credit Ratings Our rating and outlook from each of the credit rating agencies as of the date of filing are shown in the table below: Long-Term Short-Term Credit Rating Agency (1) Senior Debt Rating Debt Rating Outlook Standard & Poor’s Rating Services A A1 Stable Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.
Credit Ratings Our rating and outlook from each of the credit rating agencies as of the date of filing are shown in the table below: Long-Term Short-Term Credit Rating Agency (1) Senior Debt Rating Debt Rating Outlook Standard & Poor’s Rating Services A A1 Stable Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.
The credit agreement amended and restated the prior $2.0 billion 5-year credit agreement that would have matured on August 18, 2026. On June 3, 2024, we entered into an amended and restated 364-day credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $2.0 billion of unsecured funds at any time prior to June 2, 2025.
The credit agreement amended and restated the prior $2.0 billion 5-year credit agreement that would have matured on June 3, 2029. We also entered into a new 3-year credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $2.0 billion of unsecured funds at any time prior to June 2, 2028.
Cost of sales in 2024 included $112 million of inventory write-downs and severance in our Accelera segment. See NOTE 22, "ACCELERA STRATEGIC REORGANIZATION ACTIONS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Gross Margin Gross margin increased $190 million and increased 0.5 points as a percentage of sales.
Cost of sales in 2025 and 2024 included $157 million and $112 million, respectively of inventory write-downs, contract termination costs and severance in our Accelera segment. See NOTE 22, “ACCELERA ACTIONS,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Gross Margin Gross margin increased $77 million and increased 0.6 points as a percentage of sales.
This process includes an extensive review of expectations for the long-term growth of our businesses and forecasted future cash flows. In order to determine the valuation of our reporting units, we use either the income approach using a discounted cash flow model or the market approach.
This process includes an extensive review of expectations for the long-term growth of our businesses and forecasted future cash flows. In order to determine the fair value of our reporting units, we primarily use the income approach.
See NOTE 22, "ACCELERA STRATEGIC REORGANIZATION ACTIONS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
See NOTE 22, “ACCELERA ACTIONS,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Net actuarial losses decreased our shareholders' equity by $34 million after-tax in 2024. The loss is primarily due to unfavorable asset returns, partially offset by a favorable change in discount rates. The table below sets forth the net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31 and our expected cost for 2025.
Net actuarial losses incurred in 2025 decreased our shareholders' equity by $90 million after-tax, primarily due to unfavorable changes in discount rates. The table below sets forth the net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31 and our expected cost for 2026.
See NOTE 23, "ACQUISITIONS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about our recent business combinations. Goodwill Impairment We are required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether a goodwill impairment event has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of our reporting units.
Goodwill Impairment We are required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether a goodwill impairment event has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of our reporting units.
At December 31, 2024, we had $2.3 billion in cash and marketable securities on hand and access to our $4.0 billion credit facilities (net of $1.3 billion commercial paper outstanding), if necessary, to meet working capital, investment, acquisition and funding needs.
At December 31, 2025, we had $3.6 billion in cash and marketable securities on hand and access to our $4.0 billion credit facilities (net of $353 million of commercial paper outstanding), if necessary, to meet working capital, investment, acquisition and funding needs. In the second half of 2025, we recorded $458 million of charges for Accelera actions.
International sales (excludes the U.S. and Canada) declined by 1 percent, primarily due to lower sales in China and Europe which were mostly offset with higher sales in Latin America and India.
International sales (excludes the U.S. and Canada) improved by 2 percent, primarily due to higher sales in China and Europe, partially offset by lower sales in Latin America.
In addition, we expect our 2025 net periodic pension cost to approximate $76 million. See "APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES" and NOTE 10, "PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning our pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
We expect to contribute approximately $51 million in cash to our global pension plans in 2026. In addition, we expect our 2026 net periodic pension cost to approximate $73 million. See “APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES” and NOTE 10, “PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning our pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
Income Tax Expense Our effective tax rate for 2024 was 17.0 percent compared to 48.3 percent for 2023. The year ended December 31, 2024, contained net favorable discrete tax items primarily due to the $1.3 billion non-taxable gain on the Atmus split-off.
The year ended December 31, 2024, contained net favorable discrete tax items primarily due to the $1.3 billion non-taxable gain on the Atmus split-off.
The effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents increased $28 million, primarily due to favorable fluctuations in the British pound, partially offset by the Brazilian real. 2023 vs. 2022 For prior year liquidity comparisons see the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of our 2023 Form 10-K . Sources of Liquidity We generate significant ongoing operating cash flow.
The effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents increased $96 million, primarily due to favorable fluctuations in the Chinese renminbi, Euro and British pound. 2024 vs. 2023 For prior year liquidity comparisons see the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of our 2024 Form 10-K . 48 Table of Contents Sources of Liquidity We typically generate significant ongoing cash flow and cash provided by operations is generally our principal source of liquidity.
(2) Net income and earnings per common share included a $2.0 billion charge related to the Settlement Agreements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
(3) Net income and earnings per common share included a $2.0 billion charge related to the Settlement Agreements for the year ended December 31, 2023. See NOTE 14, “COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Financial data for the Accelera segment was as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 2023 vs. 2022 In millions 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent External sales $ 369 $ 336 $ 176 $ 33 10 % $ 160 91 % Intersegment sales 45 18 22 27 NM (4) (18) % Total sales 414 354 198 60 17 % 156 79 % Research, development and engineering expenses 226 (1) 203 171 (23) (11) % (32) (19) % Equity, royalty and interest loss from investees (50) (1) (15) (2) (35) NM (13) NM Interest income 1 2 — (1) (50) % 2 NM Segment EBITDA (764) (1) (443) (334) (321) (72) % (109) (33) % "NM" - not meaningful information (1) Included $2 million of charges in research, development and engineering expenses, $17 million of charges in equity, royalty and interest loss from investees and $312 million of charges in EBITDA, all related to strategic reorganization actions in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Financial data for the Accelera segment was as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2025 vs. 2024 2024 vs. 2023 In millions 2025 2024 2023 Amount Percent Amount Percent External sales $ 423 $ 369 $ 336 $ 54 15 % $ 33 10 % Intersegment sales 37 45 18 (8) (18) % 27 NM Total sales 460 414 354 46 11 % 60 17 % Research, development and engineering expenses 186 (1) 226 (2) 203 40 18 % (23) (11) % Equity, royalty and interest loss from investees (30) (50) (2) (15) 20 40 % (35) NM Interest income 1 1 2 — — % (1) (50) % Segment EBITDA (896) (1) (764) (2) (443) (132) (17) % (321) (72) % “NM” - not meaningful information (1) Included $7 million of charges in research, development and engineering expenses and $458 million of charges in EBITDA for 2025 Accelera actions.
Management's Assessment of Liquidity Our financial condition and liquidity remain strong. Our solid balance sheet and credit ratings enable us to have ready access to credit and the capital markets. We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate adequate cash to fund our operating, investing and financing activities.
Management's Assessment of Liquidity Our financial condition and liquidity remain strong. Our solid balance sheet and credit ratings enable us to have ready access to credit and the capital markets.
Our committed credit facilities also provide access up to $4.0 billion of unsecured, short-term promissory notes (commercial paper) pursuant to the Board authorized commercial paper programs. These programs facilitate the private placement of unsecured short-term debt through third-party brokers. We intend to use the net proceeds from the commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes.
There were no outstanding borrowings under these facilities at December 31, 2025. Our committed credit facilities also provide access up to $4.0 billion of unsecured, short-term promissory notes (commercial paper) pursuant to the Board authorized commercial paper programs. These programs facilitate the private placement of unsecured short-term debt through third-party brokers.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Key Working Capital and Balance Sheet Data We fund our working capital with cash from operations and short-term borrowings, including commercial paper, when necessary. Various assets and liabilities, including short-term debt, can fluctuate significantly from month-to-month depending on short-term liquidity needs. As a result, working capital is a prime focus of management's attention.
Various assets and liabilities, including short-term debt, can fluctuate significantly from month-to-month depending on short-term liquidity needs. As a result, working capital is a prime focus of management's attention.
The Accelera segment is currently in the early stages of commercializing these technologies with efforts primarily focused on the development of electrified power systems and related components and subsystems and our electrolyzers for hydrogen production.
The Accelera segment designs, manufactures, sells and supports electrified power systems with innovative components and subsystems, including battery and electric powertrain technologies. The Accelera segment is currently in the early stages of commercializing these technologies with efforts primarily focused on the development of electrified power systems and related components and subsystems.
The change had no impact on our consolidated results. 41 Table of Contents Sales for our Components segment by business were as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 2023 vs. 2022 In millions 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percent Amount Percent Drivetrain and braking systems $ 4,733 $ 4,822 $ 1,879 $ (89) (2) % $ 2,943 NM Emission solutions 3,601 3,835 3,494 (234) (6) % 341 10 % Components and software 2,404 2,409 2,213 (5) — % 196 9 % Automated transmissions 588 714 593 (126) (18) % 121 20 % Atmus 353 (1) 1,629 1,557 (1,276) (78) % 72 5 % Total sales $ 11,679 $ 13,409 $ 9,736 $ (1,730) (13) % $ 3,673 38 % "NM" - not meaningful information (1) Included sales through the March 18, 2024, divestiture. 2024 vs. 2023 Sales Components segment sales decreased $1.7 billion across all businesses.
Sales for our Components segment by business were as follows: Favorable/(Unfavorable) Years ended December 31, 2025 vs. 2024 2024 vs. 2023 In millions 2025 2024 2023 Amount Percent Amount Percent Drivetrain and braking systems $ 3,986 $ 4,733 $ 4,822 $ (747) (16) % $ (89) (2) % Emission solutions 3,457 3,601 3,835 (144) (4) % (234) (6) % Components and software 2,283 2,404 2,409 (121) (5) % (5) — % Automated transmissions 423 588 714 (165) (28) % (126) (18) % Atmus — 353 (1) 1,629 (353) (100) % (1,276) (78) % Total sales $ 10,149 $ 11,679 $ 13,409 $ (1,530) (13) % $ (1,730) (13) % (1) Included sales through the March 18, 2024 divestiture. 43 Table of Contents 2025 vs. 2024 Sales Components segment sales decreased $1.5 billion across all businesses.
This credit agreement amended and restated the prior $2.0 billion 364-day credit facility that matured on June 3, 2024.
The credit agreement replaced the prior $2.0 billion 364-day credit facility that matured on June 2, 2025.