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Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jan 29, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
4.44Last Year’s EPS
5.14Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights Caterpillar's record-breaking sales and revenues, driven by strong demand in Energy & Transportation, and an improved outlook for 2025. However, challenges such as significant tariff impacts and decreased sales in Asia Pacific present notable concerns.Company Guidance
Record Sales and Revenue Growth
Sales and revenues increased 10% to $17.6 billion, an all-time record for a single quarter. Backlog grew by about $2.4 billion, driven by strong orders in Energy & Transportation.
Strong Performance in Energy & Transportation
Sales to users increased by 25% year-over-year with double-digit growth across all applications. The largest growth came from power generation with a 33% increase.
Positive Free Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns
Generated $3.2 billion of ME&T free cash flow and deployed about $1.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter.
Improved Outlook for Full Year 2025
Anticipates strong sales growth for the fourth quarter with higher volumes in all three segments. Full year 2025 sales and revenues expected to be higher than previously anticipated.
CAT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
CAT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Aug 06, 2025 | $432.99 | $426.49 | -1.50% |
Apr 30, 2025 | $305.40 | $307.26 | +0.61% |
Jan 30, 2025 | $388.80 | $370.76 | -4.64% |
Oct 30, 2024 | $381.74 | $373.60 | -2.13% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Caterpillar (CAT) report earnings?
Caterpillar (CAT) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 29, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Caterpillar (CAT) earnings time?
Caterpillar (CAT) earnings time is at Jan 29, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is CAT EPS forecast?
CAT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 4.44.
