Caterpillar Earnings Reports

Caterpillar delivered a strong Q3 2025 performance with increased revenue and solid earnings, fueled by higher sales volumes. However, profitability was slightly pressured by increased manufacturing costs and unfavorable price realization.

Caterpillar delivered solid operational performance in Q2 2025, though EPS and revenue declined slightly year-over-year. Strong demand in Energy & Transportation helped offset weaker results in Construction and Resource Industries.

Caterpillar experienced a decline in revenue and profit for Q1 2025 due to lower sales volume and unfavorable pricing, but continued strategic execution with strong shareholder returns and a record $5 billion increase in backlog.

Caterpillar Inc. announced fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024. Sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $16.2 billion, a 5% decrease compared with $17.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Fourth-quarter 2024 profit per share was $5.78, compared with $5.28 profit per share in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted profit per share in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $5.14, compared with fourth-quarter 2023 adjusted profit per share of $5.23.

Caterpillar Inc. reported a 3% increase in sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching $17.1 billion. The company's operating profit margin significantly improved to 18.4%, and adjusted profit per share was $5.23. Full-year results were also strong, with record sales and revenues.

Caterpillar Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter and full year for 2022. Fourth-quarter sales and revenues increased by 20% to $16.6 billion, with an adjusted profit per share of $3.86. Full-year sales and revenues also saw a significant rise of 17% to $59.4 billion.

Caterpillar Inc. reported a 23% increase in sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021, reaching $13.8 billion. The adjusted profit per share was $2.69, and the company ended the year with a strong enterprise cash balance of $9.3 billion.

Caterpillar Inc. reported a robust second quarter in 2021, with sales and revenues increasing by 29% to $12.9 billion compared to the same period in 2020. The company's profit per share reached $2.56, and adjusted profit per share was $2.60. The strong performance was attributed to higher sales volume due to increased end-user demand and changes in dealer inventories.

Caterpillar reported a 12% increase in sales and revenues for Q1 2021, driven by higher end-user demand and changes in dealer inventories. The company's operating profit margin increased to 15.3%, and adjusted profit per share reached $2.87. Caterpillar ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet, including $11.3 billion in enterprise cash.

Caterpillar Inc. announced fourth-quarter 2020 sales and revenues of $11.2 billion, a 15% decrease compared to Q4 2019. The adjusted profit per share was $2.12, reflecting strong operational performance and a lower effective tax rate.