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<ul><li>The Sherwood Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, led by Susan Alice Buffett, the eldest daughter of Warren Buffett and the late Susan Thompson Buffett.</li><li>Buffett established the foundation in 1999, aiming to support organizations that are focused on improving the quality of life across Nebraska.</li><li>Special focus is set on grants that expand opportunities for “underserved communities”.</li></ul>

The Sherwood Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, led by Susan Alice Buffett, the eldest daughter of Warren Buffett and the late Susan Thompson Buffett.Buffett established the foundation in 1999, aiming to support organizations that are focused on improving the quality of life across Nebraska.Special focus is set on grants that expand opportunities for “underserved communities”.

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<ul><li>Cummins Inc. reported record second quarter 2026 revenues of $9.5 billion, marking a 9% increase year-over-year, driven primarily by higher global demand in power generation markets—especially data centers—and international construction.</li><li>EBITDA reached a record $1.7 billion (17.5% of sales), up from $1.6 billion a year prior, despite a slight margin contraction due to rising tariffs and increased variable compensation tied to projected full-year earnings.</li><li>North American revenues increased 8%, supported by stronger medium-duty truck sales and power generation, while international revenues rose 12%, with notable momentum in China driven by data center demand, construction equipment, and truck exports.</li></ul>

Cummins Inc. reported record second quarter 2026 revenues of $9.5 billion, marking a 9% increase year-over-year, driven primarily by higher global demand in power generation markets—especially data centers—and international construction.EBITDA reached a record $1.7 billion (17.5% of sales), up from $1.6 billion a year prior, despite a slight margin contraction due to rising tariffs and increased variable compensation tied to projected full-year earnings.North American revenues increased 8%, supported by stronger medium-duty truck sales and power generation, while international revenues rose 12%, with notable momentum in China driven by data center demand, construction equipment, and truck exports.

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<ul><li>Cummins Inc. reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both growth opportunities and sector-specific challenges.</li><li>The company generated $8.4 billion in sales, a 3% increase from the previous year, primarily driven by rising demand in global power generation markets, particularly from data centers.</li><li>However, this growth was partly offset by a 20% decline in North American heavy- and medium-duty truck volumes, indicating softness in traditional truck markets.</li></ul>

Cummins Inc. reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both growth opportunities and sector-specific challenges.The company generated $8.4 billion in sales, a 3% increase from the previous year, primarily driven by rising demand in global power generation markets, particularly from data centers.However, this growth was partly offset by a 20% decline in North American heavy- and medium-duty truck volumes, indicating softness in traditional truck markets.

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  <li>Cummins is a global power leader well-positioned to navigate the transition to cleaner energy with its dual-path strategy: advancing its core diesel and natural gas engine business while simultaneously investing heavily in zero-emission solutions through its Accelera brand.</li>
  <li>The company's strong financial performance, characterized by consistent revenue growth and robust cash flow, supports significant R&amp;D investment and shareholder returns, including a reliable and growing dividend.</li>
  <li>Key risks to the outlook include the cyclicality of its primary end markets (heavy-duty trucking, construction), increasing regulatory pressures on emissions globally, and the long-term threat of disruption from new technologies and competitors in the alternative power space.</li>
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  Cummins is a global power leader well-positioned to navigate the transition to cleaner energy with its dual-path strategy: advancing its core diesel and natural gas engine business while simultaneously investing heavily in zero-emission solutions through its Accelera brand.
  The company's strong financial performance, characterized by consistent revenue growth and robust cash flow, supports significant R&amp;D investment and shareholder returns, including a reliable and growing dividend.
  Key risks to the outlook include the cyclicality of its primary end markets (heavy-duty trucking, construction), increasing regulatory pressures on emissions globally, and the long-term threat of disruption from new technologies and competitors in the alternative power space.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

<ul><li>Cummins Inc.'s financial performance in 2025 reflects a complex year of mixed achievements.</li><li>On the positive side, the company delivered robust financial results despite facing weak demand in North America's truck markets and broader geopolitical uncertainties.</li><li>The disciplined execution of its strategy enabled Cummins to generate a total revenue of $33.7 billion, a slight decline of 1% from the previous year, primarily due to decreased demand in North America's heavy and medium-duty truck markets.</li></ul>

Cummins Inc.'s financial performance in 2025 reflects a complex year of mixed achievements.On the positive side, the company delivered robust financial results despite facing weak demand in North America's truck markets and broader geopolitical uncertainties.The disciplined execution of its strategy enabled Cummins to generate a total revenue of $33.7 billion, a slight decline of 1% from the previous year, primarily due to decreased demand in North America's heavy and medium-duty truck markets.

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Cummins Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines. The Company also manufactures electric power generation systems and engine-related component products, including filtration and exhaust aftertreatment, fuel systems, controls, and air handling systems.

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