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Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
4.93Last Year’s EPS
5.99Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 14 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2025
|% Change Since: 14.69%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presents a mixed picture with significant achievements like record backlog growth and strong performance in Energy & Transportation, balanced by challenges such as a decline in overall sales and revenue, currency impacts, and uncertainties due to tariffs. The company's strategic focus on shareholder returns and operational resilience provides a positive outlook despite these challenges.Company Guidance
During the Caterpillar Q1 2025 earnings call, the company reported a 10% decline in sales and revenues compared to the previous year, amounting to $14.2 billion. Despite the decline, the firm achieved an adjusted operating profit margin of 18.3%, surpassing expectations due to favorable manufacturing costs. Adjusted profit per share was $4.25, with a substantial backlog growth of $5 billion, marking a record in organic backlog growth. The Energy & Transportation segment saw a sales increase of 13% driven by power generation, while machine sales to users in Construction Industries were flat, and those in Resource Industries declined by 10%. ME&T free cash flow was $200 million, with $4.3 billion returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. The call highlighted ongoing tariff impacts, with an estimated Q2 cost headwind of $250 million to $350 million, emphasizing the dynamic and uncertain current environment.Record Organic Backlog Growth
Backlog growth of $5 billion, an all-time record for organic backlog growth in a quarter, driven by strong order rates in all three primary segments.
Strong Performance in Energy & Transportation
Sales to users in Energy & Transportation increased by 13%, with power generation sales growing significantly by 58% due to demand for reciprocating engines for data center applications.
Significant Shareholder Returns
Deployed over $4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter.
Healthy Financial Products Performance
Retail credit applications increased by 13%, and retail new business volume grew by 8% versus the prior year.
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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
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CAT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2025 | $307.40 | $309.27 | +0.61% |
Jan 30, 2025 | $391.34 | $373.18 | -4.64% |
Oct 30, 2024 | $384.24 | $376.04 | -2.13% |
Aug 06, 2024 | $313.00 | $322.53 | +3.04% |
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.
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FAQ
When does Caterpillar (CAT) report earnings?
Caterpillar (CAT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Caterpillar (CAT) earnings time?
Caterpillar (CAT) earnings time is at Aug 05, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is CAT EPS forecast?
CAT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 4.93.
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