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Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $52.9 | Market Cap: $4.3 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU)


Market Price (12/5/2025): $52.9
Market Cap: $4.3 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.9%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.1%
 
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
  
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.9%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Water Infrastructure, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Water Treatment & Delivery, Wastewater Management, Show more.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.1%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ATMU Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The approximate 18.9% movement in Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) stock from late August 2025 to early December 2025 can be attributed to several significant positive developments for the company. These key points highlight favorable financial performance, strategic growth initiatives, and positive market sentiment. **1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance.** Atmus Filtration Technologies reported robust third-quarter results on November 7, 2025, significantly surpassing analyst expectations. The company announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.69, well above the consensus estimate of $0.53, and revenue reached $448 million, an increase of 10.9% year-over-year and exceeding analysts' projection of $413 million. This strong performance led management to raise its full-year 2025 revenue and adjusted earnings forecasts, signaling continued operational strength and positive outlook. **2. Completion of Operational Separation from Cummins Inc.** During the third quarter of 2025, Atmus achieved a significant milestone by completing its operational separation from its former parent company, Cummins Inc., and concluding the associated transition services agreement. This event establishes Atmus as a fully independent entity, which can streamline operations and allow for more focused strategic execution, contributing to investor confidence. **3. Strategic Acquisition of Koch Filter Corporation.** Atmus Filtration Technologies announced the acquisition of Koch Filter Corporation for $450 million around late November 2025. This strategic move is expected to expand Atmus's presence into the industrial air filtration market, diversifying its business beyond traditional on-highway and off-highway vehicle applications. The acquisition broadens the company's product portfolio and market reach, signaling growth opportunities. **4. Positive Analyst Upgrades and Increased Price Targets.** Following these developments, several financial analysts updated their ratings and price targets for ATMU. Notably, on November 26, 2025, JP Morgan upgraded Atmus Filtration Technologies to an "Overweight" rating from "Neutral" and raised its price target to $60 from $53, specifically citing the proposed Koch Filter acquisition as a key factor. Such positive revisions from analysts often drive investor interest and stock price appreciation. **5. Implementation of Share Repurchase Program and Increased Dividend.** In Q3 2025, Atmus initiated a $150 million share repurchase program, buying back $30 million of common stock, and increased its quarterly cash dividend by 10% to $0.055 per share. These actions demonstrate the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders and reflect confidence in its financial health and future earnings capabilities, which can enhance shareholder value and attract investors.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ATMU Return----67%36%127%
Peers Return37%9%-19%15%-25%12%17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ATMU Win Rate---57%67%70% 
Peers Win Rate63%53%38%47%35%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ATMU Max Drawdown-----8%-19% 
Peers Max Drawdown-63%-9%-41%-14%-37%-29% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PATK, VC, CVGI, APTV, MGA.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

ATMU has limited trading history. Below is the Consumer Discretionary sector ETF (XLY) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLYS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-40.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven67.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven680 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-33.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven82 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-21.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven28.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven105 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-60.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven150.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven779 days1480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -40.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/19/2021. A -40.3% loss requires a 67.4% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
9.2%9.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.4%2.4%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.1%-4.1%-4.1%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-1.6%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
9.2%9.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.4%2.4%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.1%-4.1%-4.1%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-1.6%

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Financials

ATMUPATKVCCVGIAPTVMGAMedian
NameAtmus Fi.Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Aptiv Magna In. 
Mkt Price52.89106.97100.571.6376.4448.9564.66
Mkt Cap4.33.52.70.116.613.83.9
Rev LTM1,7243,8733,75967719,79441,7903,816
Op Inc LTM250258341-42,0891,988300
FCF LTM128183366-221,6572,036275
FCF 3Y Avg127290258191,3411,133274
CFO LTM175301495-102,3423,526398
CFO 3Y Avg176372384372,1653,218378

Growth & Margins

ATMUPATKVCCVGIAPTVMGAMedian
NameAtmus Fi.Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Aptiv Magna In. 
Rev Chg LTM3.7%6.1%-4.0%-13.8%-1.0%-2.0%-1.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg--7.3%3.0%-11.0%7.7%4.0%3.0%
Rev Chg Q10.9%6.1%-6.4%-11.2%3.1%1.8%2.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.6%1.5%-1.6%-3.1%0.8%0.4%0.6%
Op Mgn LTM14.5%6.7%9.1%-0.6%10.6%4.8%7.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg13.6%7.2%7.9%2.3%9.8%4.6%7.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.7%-0.3%0.1%-0.1%0.1%-0.0%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM10.2%7.8%13.2%-1.4%11.8%8.4%9.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.6%10.0%9.9%4.6%11.0%7.6%10.0%
FCF/Rev LTM7.4%4.7%9.7%-3.3%8.4%4.9%6.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.6%7.9%6.7%2.2%6.8%2.7%6.7%

Valuation

ATMUPATKVCCVGIAPTVMGAMedian
NameAtmus Fi.Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Aptiv Magna In. 
Mkt Cap4.33.52.70.116.613.83.9
P/S2.10.90.90.10.90.30.9
P/EBIT12.714.38.8-19.89.67.19.2
P/E18.527.810.6-1.518.512.915.7
P/CFO21.111.16.6-5.88.03.87.3
Total Yield5.9%5.2%9.4%-68.2%5.4%11.8%5.6%
Dividend Yield0.5%1.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.1%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.4%13.3%8.0%-4.2%6.5%8.6%7.2%
D/E0.20.50.12.30.40.60.5
Net D/E0.10.5-0.11.50.40.50.4

Returns

ATMUPATKVCCVGIAPTVMGAMedian
NameAtmus Fi.Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Aptiv Magna In. 
1M Rtn15.6%2.4%-4.4%7.2%-5.5%1.0%1.7%
3M Rtn16.2%-5.8%-19.6%-2.4%-5.0%9.0%-3.7%
6M Rtn47.2%19.0%22.3%19.0%16.7%38.3%20.6%
12M Rtn23.6%18.2%5.6%-29.1%35.5%12.1%15.1%
3Y Rtn-195.4%-31.7%-76.4%-24.8%-6.6%-24.8%
1M Excs Rtn14.3%1.1%-5.7%6.0%-6.7%-0.2%0.5%
3M Excs Rtn9.1%-11.2%-25.2%-17.2%-10.8%2.0%-11.0%
6M Excs Rtn31.7%3.6%6.8%3.5%1.3%22.8%5.2%
12M Excs Rtn8.4%7.4%-7.4%-46.0%22.9%-0.1%3.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-136.2%-101.7%-148.3%-98.2%-81.5%-98.2%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,887,155
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120250.7%
Average Daily Volume808,849
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.33
Basic Shares Quantity82,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251107202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025502202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024221202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241108202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024802202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024503202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023214202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231103202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023809202310-Q 6/30/2023
123120225262023424B4 12/31/2022
123120205162023S-1/A 12/31/2020