Caterpillar Inc.(CAT)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosCaterpillar Inc. (CAT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company maintains a strong 35.1% gross margin, the current P/E of 52.97 and the aggressive $5.0 billion share repurchase program exceeding quarterly free cash flow of $1.5 billion suggest valuation and liquidity risks.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 30, 2026 | $5.54vs $4.65+19.1% | $17.4Bvs $16.5B+5.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $5.16vs $4.71+9.6% | $19.1Bvs $17.9B+7.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $4.95vs $4.53+9.3% | $17.6Bvs $16.8B+5.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $4.72vs $4.89-3.5% | $16.6Bvs $16.3B+1.6% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Caterpillar (CAT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $940.12 | $437.43B | 49.93 | 4.29% | 13.13% | 43.48% | 0.62% | |
| $603.61 | $162.94B | 32.63 | -11.59% | 10.21% | 18.21% | — | |
| $10.43 | $12.94B | 25.44 | -8.76% | 2.13% | 4.92% | — | |
| $113.75 | $8.24B | 11.67 | -13.55% | 7.43% | 16.73% | — | |
| $124.46 | $65.5B | 27.60 | -15.5% | 9.09% | 17.2% | — | |
| $660.14 | $91.21B | 32.20 | -1.27% | 7.89% | 20.27% | — |
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 30, 2026·SEC
Apr 13, 2026·SEC
Apr 10, 2026·SEC
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reported $70.75B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 328% increase from $16.52B in 1996.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) grew revenue by 4.3% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is profitable, generating $9.42B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (13.1% net margin).
Yes, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.62%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 43.5%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) generated $11.45B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
