Revenue growth accelerated to 16.4% year-over-year in 2026Q2, with gross margin expanding to 29.2% and operating margin reaching 18.4%, reflecting strong operating leverage.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (ATMU) annual income statement — 6-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 |
|---|
| Sales/Revenue | 1.9B | 1.76B | 1.67B | 1.63B | 1.56B | 1.44B | 1.23B |
| Revenue Growth % | 13.05% | 5.67% | 2.55% | 4.23% | 8.57% | 16.73% | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 1.35B | 1.25B | 1.2B | 1.19B | 1.2B | 1.09B | 923.2M |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 71.12% | 71.6% | 72.86% | 77.01% | 75.72% | 74.9% |
| Gross Profit | 547.1M | 509.5M | 474.2M | 441.9M | 359.2M | 349.3M | 309.4M |
| Gross Margin % | 28.8% | 28.88% | 28.4% | 27.14% | 22.99% | 24.28% | 25.1% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 7.44% | 7.31% | 23.02% | 2.83% | 12.9% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 215.7M | 220.7M | 208M | 193.5M | 155.3M | 135.8M | 110.4M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 12.51% | 12.46% | 11.88% | 9.94% | 9.44% | 8.96% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 149.1M | 184.3M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.1M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 10.45% | - | - | - | - | 9.09% |
| Research & Development | 38.8M | 40.7M | 40.6M | 42.5M | 38.6M | 42M | 39M |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | 2.31% | 2.43% | 2.61% | 2.47% | 2.92% | 3.16% |
| Other Operating Expenses | -1000K | -4.3M | 167.4M | 151M | 116.7M | 93.8M | -40.7M |
| Operating Income | 331.4M | 288.8M | 266.2M | 248.4M | 203.9M | 213.5M | 199M |
| Operating Margin % | 17.44% | 16.37% | 15.94% | 15.26% | 13.05% | 14.84% | 16.14% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 8.49% | 7.17% | 21.82% | -4.5% | 7.29% | - |
| EBITDA | 370.1M | 318.8M | 291M | 269.9M | 225.5M | 235.1M | 219.7M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 19.48% | 18.07% | 17.43% | 16.58% | 14.44% | 16.34% | 17.82% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 26.7% | 9.55% | 7.82% | 19.69% | -4.08% | 7.01% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 38.7M | 30M | 24.8M | 21.5M | 21.6M | 21.6M | 20.7M |
| EBIT | 321M | 299.6M | 261.2M | 233.8M | 175.9M | 183.8M | 201M |
| Net Interest Income | -41M | -27.1M | -40.6M | -25.8M | -700K | -800K | -400K |
| Interest Income | 3.3M | 6.3M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 44.3M | 33.4M | 40.6M | 25.8M | 700K | 800K | 400K |
| Other Income/Expense | -54.7M | -22.6M | -31.4M | -22M | 8.1M | 3.1M | 1.6M |
| Pretax Income | 276.7M | 266.2M | 234.8M | 226.4M | 212M | 216.6M | 200.6M |
| Pretax Margin % | 14.57% | 15.09% | 14.06% | 13.91% | 13.57% | 15.05% | 16.27% |
| Income Tax | 61.6M | 58.8M | 49.2M | 55.1M | 41.6M | 46.5M | 57.8M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 22.26% | 22.09% | 20.95% | 24.34% | 19.62% | 21.47% | 28.81% |
| Net Income | 215.1M | 207.4M | 185.6M | 171.3M | 170.4M | 170.1M | 142.8M |
| Net Margin % | 11.32% | 11.76% | 11.12% | 10.52% | 10.91% | 11.82% | 11.59% |
| Net Income Growth % | 14.11% | 11.75% | 8.35% | 0.53% | 0.18% | 19.12% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 215.1M | 207.4M | 185.6M | 171.3M | 170.4M | 170.1M | 142.8M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.22 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.04 | 1.71 |
| EPS Growth % | 15.49% | 12.61% | 8.29% | 0% | 0.49% | 19.3% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | 2.52 | 2.23 | 2.06 | 2.05 | 2.04 | 1.71 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 82M | 82.8M | 83.6M | 83.4M | 83.3M | 83.3M | 83.3M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 81.6M | 82.2M | 83.2M | 83.3M | 83.3M | 83.3M | 83.3M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | 8.34% | 4.47% | - | - | - | - |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ATMU stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (ATMU) reported total revenue of $1.76B. This represents a 43.1% increase compared to $1.23B in 2020.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (ATMU) is profitable, generating $207.4M in net income for the fiscal year ending 2025 with a net profit margin of 11.8%.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (ATMU) reported an operating income of $288.8M, resulting in an operating profit margin of 16.4%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (ATMU) generated $509.5M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 28.9%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Post-separation cost dis-synergies
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Revenue Momentum Accelerates Post-Separation
Revenue growth accelerated to 16.4% year-over-year in 2026Q2, the strongest in the reported period, according to the latest quarterly data, signaling robust demand across both OE and aftermarket segments.
The sequential acceleration from 14.6% in 2026Q1 to 16.4% in 2026Q2, coupled with record quarterly sales, suggests that the company is gaining traction as an independent entity. This growth appears broad-based, with the aftermarket segment likely benefiting from an aging fleet and the OE segment from recovering freight and construction activity. The durability of this growth will depend on the company's ability to maintain its first-fit advantage with Cummins and navigate any potential supply chain dis-synergies.
Gross Margin Expansion Defies Cost Pressures
Gross margin improved to 29.2% in 2026Q2 from 27.3% a year earlier, as reported in the income statement, indicating successful pricing actions and favorable product mix despite raw material volatility.
The 190 basis point year-over-year expansion in gross margin suggests that ATMU is effectively passing through input cost increases, likely due to its proprietary technology and brand strength. However, the company's gross margin remains below peer Donaldson's 34.8%, highlighting the competitive pressure in the filtration market. Investors should monitor whether this margin expansion is sustainable as the company loses Cummins' bulk purchasing power, which could pressure COGS in the medium term.
Operating Leverage Drives Margin Outperformance
Operating margin reached 18.4% in 2026Q2, up from 13.4% in 2024Q4, as SG&A grew only 12% while revenue grew 16.4%, according to the financial statements, demonstrating strong operating leverage.
The company's operating income has scaled faster than gross profit, with operating margin expanding from 13.4% to 18.4% over the past six quarters. This suggests that SG&A expenses are being managed efficiently, despite the costs of becoming a standalone entity. The absence of SG&A data in some quarters (2025Q1, 2024Q4, etc.) may indicate that certain costs were allocated differently, but the overall trend points to disciplined overhead control. The sustainability of this leverage will be tested as the company invests in R&D and builds out independent functions.
Earnings Quality Solid but SBC and Tax Rate Merit Watch
Net income grew 6.7% year-over-year in 2026Q2, with EPS of $0.78, but stock-based compensation of $3.7M and a tax rate of 34.3% warrant scrutiny, as per the income statement data.
The reported net income appears to be of high quality, with no significant non-operating items, but the effective tax rate of 34.3% in 2026Q2 is higher than the peer average, potentially reducing net margin. Stock-based compensation, while modest at $3.7M, is a real cost that dilutes shareholders. The company's EPS growth of 8.3% in 2026Q2 lags revenue growth, indicating that margin expansion is being partially offset by higher taxes and SBC. Investors should monitor whether the tax rate normalizes and whether SBC remains contained.
COGS and SG&A Dynamics Post-Separation
COGS as a percentage of revenue fell to 70.8% in 2026Q2 from 73.8% in 2024Q1, while SG&A rose to $51.7M, reflecting investment in standalone operations, based on the reported income statement.
The decline in COGS ratio suggests improved cost management or favorable input costs, but the risk of dis-synergies from losing Cummins' purchasing power remains a key concern. SG&A expenses have increased from $46.1M in 2025Q2 to $51.7M in 2026Q2, likely due to new public company costs and investments in growth initiatives. The company's R&D spending has been relatively stable at around $10M per quarter, indicating a consistent focus on product development. The key question is whether the company can maintain its cost discipline as it scales independently.
Margin Compression Risk from Dis-Synergies
Despite record sales, the potential loss of Cummins' bulk purchasing power could structurally raise COGS, compressing gross margins from the current 29.2% toward the peer average, as per the income statement data.
The company's gross margin of 29.2% is below Donaldson's 34.8%, and the recent improvement may be temporary if input costs rise or if the company cannot fully pass through costs. The transition service agreements with Cummins may be masking true standalone costs, and as these expire, SG&A could increase, pressuring operating margins. Additionally, the acceleration of zero-emission mandates could force higher R&D spending, further squeezing margins. Short-sellers might argue that the current profitability is unsustainable and that the company will face margin compression as it fully separates from Cummins.