Cummins Declares $2.00 Quarterly Dividend

Shareholders to receive dividend on March 5th

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI), a global power technology company, has declared a quarterly dividend of $2.00 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 5th to shareholders of record as of February 20th. This represents a 1.3% yield on the company's stock price.

Why it matters

Cummins' consistent dividend payouts demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend increase also signals the company's confidence in its future performance and ability to generate steady cash flows.

The details

Cummins has raised its dividend by an average of 0.1% annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 19 consecutive years. The company's dividend payout ratio is 33.4%, indicating its dividend is well-covered by earnings. Analysts expect Cummins to earn $27.63 per share next year, which would result in a payout ratio of 29.0%.

  • Cummins declared the quarterly dividend on February 10, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on March 5, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is February 20, 2026.

The players

Cummins Inc.

A global power technology company that designs, manufactures, distributes and services a broad portfolio of diesel and natural gas engines, electrified powertrains, power generation systems and related components.

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The takeaway

Cummins' consistent dividend increases and low payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend hike signals the company's confidence in its future performance and ability to generate steady cash flows.