Caterpillar Earnings Reports

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.