Should I buy Cummins (CMI) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 81% of its targets hit on this sector (210 calls tested). It aims for $779 (+47 %), call made on October 6, 2026, maturing on October 6, 2027 (8 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Cummins
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evercore ISI Group | 100 % | +46.5 % | 5 | $782 +48% |
| Citigroup | 84 % | +43.4 % | 25 | $630 +19% |
| Wells Fargo | 100 % | +39.7 % | 6 | $760 +44% |
| UBS | 78 % | +8.4 % | 9 | $741 +40% |
| Barclays | 36 % | -4.8 % | 11 | $760 +44% |
| JP Morgan | 0 % | -28.7 % | 6 | $600 +13% |
| Goldman Sachs | 100 % | +60.6 % | 7 | — |
| Jefferies | 86 % | +28.7 % | 7 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 90% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $760, i.e. +44% from the current price ($529).
- The most reliable firm on CMI, Evercore ISI Group (100% hit rate, 5 scored calls), targets $782 (call made on August 11, 2026, maturing on August 11, 2027) (+48%) in its most recent call, and $694 (call made on February 23, 2026, maturing on February 23, 2027) (+31%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on CMI
Median target $760 (+44%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Cummins now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 90% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $760 (+44%), and Evercore ISI Group (most reliable on CMI, 100%) targets $782. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~27). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Cummins?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($760) is still +44% above the current price ($529) (most reliable on CMI: Evercore ISI Group, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Cummins still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($529) and its estimated value: analysts target $760 on median (+44%), with 90% buys (most reliable on CMI: Evercore ISI Group, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on CMI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying CMI?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Cummins profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).