Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Currency in USD
596.71
-8.57(-1.42%)
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CAT Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
7.20 / 7.03
Revenue / Forecast
20.7B / 20.53B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days
Release Date
Period End
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EPS Surprise %
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Reaction
2026/12--/6.59--/20.79B----Free Sign Up
2026/097.20/7.0320.70B/20.53B+2.42%+0.83%Free Sign Up
2026/068.17/6.1920.50B/19.24B+31.99%+6.55%Free Sign Up
2026/035.54/4.6317.40B/16.49B+19.65%+5.52%Free Sign Up
2025/125.16/4.7019.10B/17.85B+9.79%+7%Free Sign Up
2025/094.95/4.5517.64B/16.76B+8.79%+5.25%Free Sign Up
2025/064.72/4.9016.60B/16.27B-3.67%+2.03%Free Sign Up
2025/034.25/4.3514.25B/14.58B-2.3%-2.26%Free Sign Up
2024/125.14/5.0616.22B/16.64B+1.58%-2.52%Free Sign Up
2024/095.17/5.3516.10B/16.37B-3.36%-1.65%Free Sign Up

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Caterpillar Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Caterpillar Q3 2026 revenue hit record $20.7B (+17% YoY); adjusted EPS of $7.20 beat estimates despite shares falling 7.65% on cautious outlook.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded 310 bps to 20.6%; company returned $2B to shareholders via buybacks and dividends during the quarter.
  • Record backlog surged 96% YoY to $78B with orders extending into 2029-2030, though Power & Energy capacity constraints limit near-term growth.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed with mid-to-high teens sales growth; Q4 tariff costs expected at $600M with tougher year-over-year comparisons.
  • Strategic investments include $1B Sanford facility expansion and Winston-Salem retooling; 10 MW MaK engine program restart planned for Q4 shipments.
Last Updated: 2026-10-29, 11:36 a/m
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FAQ

What Is Caterpillar's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Caterpillar EPS (TTM) is 25.59.

When Is The Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?

Caterpillar will release its next earnings report on Feb 04, 2027.

What Is Caterpillar’s Revenue Forecasts For Upcoming Quarters?

Caterpillar’s revenue forecast is 20.79B.

How Did Caterpillar React to the Company's Latest Earnings Report?

Caterpillar reported a +2.42% EPS surprise and a +0.83% revenue surprise, comparing the latest report against analyst forecasts. The stock price changed by -12.70%, reflecting the market's response to the earnings results.
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