Caterpillar reports Q4 adjusted EPS $3.86, consensus $4.02

Reports Q4 revenue $16.6B, consensus $16.04B. "Our global team delivered one of the best years in our nearly 100-year history, including record full-year adjusted profit per share," said Caterpillar chairman and CEO, Jim Umpleby. "Despite supply chain challenges, the team achieved double-digit top-line growth and generated strong ME&T free cash flow. We remain committed to serving our customers, executing our strategy and investing for long-term profitable growth."