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Mar 31, 2021

Caterpillar Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Caterpillar's performance improved due to higher sales volume and improving conditions in end markets.

Key Takeaways

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.

Sales and revenues increased by 12% compared to Q1 2020, reaching $11.9 billion.

First-quarter profit per share was $2.77, with an adjusted profit per share of $2.87.

Operating profit margin improved to 15.3% compared to 13.2% in the previous year.

Strong balance sheet maintained with $11.3 billion of enterprise cash on hand.

Total Revenue
$11.9B
Previous year: $10.6B
+11.8%
EPS
$2.87
Previous year: $1.6
+79.4%
Gross Profit
$3.75B
Previous year: $3.19B
+17.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.3B
Previous year: $7.13B
+59.1%
Free Cash Flow
$1.68B
Previous year: $825M
+103.2%
Total Assets
$80.7B
Previous year: $75.9B
+6.4%

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Caterpillar Revenue by Segment

Caterpillar Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Caterpillar is encouraged by improving conditions in its end markets and is proactively managing supply chain risks.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income