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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) said its Board voted to maintain the quarterly dividend at $1.51 per share, payable Feb. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 20, 2026.
The company noted it has paid a cash dividend every year since formation, a quarterly dividend since 1933, and higher annual dividends for 32 consecutive years, and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) employees, retirees and the Caterpillar Foundation pledged $15.2 million to United Way chapters across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama as part of the 2025-2026 campaign, matching last year's record amount.
The company reported over 12,000 volunteer hours from employees through a Foundation volunteer match program and noted that since 2000 more than $251 million has been raised for United Way. Caterpillar and the Foundation were named a 2025 Leading Corporate Partner for raising more than $5 million annually. The Foundation also awarded a two-year $250,000 grant to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas for Pathways to Work workforce training.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Vertiv announced a strategic collaboration on November 18, 2025 to deliver integrated energy optimization solutions for AI data centers.
The initiative combines Caterpillar and Solar Turbines' on-site power generation (natural gas turbines and reciprocating engines) with Vertiv's power distribution and cooling portfolio into pre-designed, modular reference architectures intended to accelerate time-to-power, lower PUE, and simplify deployment and lifecycle support worldwide.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) will hold its 2025 Investor Day: The Next 100 Years on November 4, 2025, with a video webcast beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST.
The company will review recent performance, outline a Strategic Plan for Profitable Growth, describe key growth initiatives by segment, and explain planned investments in advanced technology. Management will present updated financial targets and metrics through 2030, including target ranges for adjusted operating profit margin and ME&T free cash flow, and reiterate commitments to continue rewarding shareholders. A replay, presentations and a transcript will be available on the company investor website.
Cat Financial (CAT) reported Q3 2025 revenues of $926 million, up $38 million or 4% from Q3 2024, and Q3 profit of $134 million, down $3 million or 2% year-over-year.
Profit before income taxes was $184 million in Q3 2025, up $2 million or 1% year-over-year; the quarter included a $10 million valuation allowance on deferred tax assets in income tax expense. Retail new business volume for Q3 was $3.63 billion, up 7% year-over-year. Past dues improved to 1.47% at Sept 30, 2025, and allowance for credit losses was $283 million (0.89% of finance receivables).
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) reported third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 29, 2025: sales and revenues $17.6 billion (+10% vs Q3 2024) and profit per share $4.88 (adjusted $4.95). Operating profit was $3.052 billion (down 3%) with an operating margin of 17.3% (adjusted 17.5%), below prior-year margins. Enterprise operating cash flow was $3.7 billion and cash on hand was $7.5 billion. The company deployed $1.1 billion for dividends and share repurchases in the quarter ($0.7B dividends, $0.4B buybacks). The effective tax rate rose to 26.7% and management cited higher manufacturing costs, unfavorable price realization, and tariffs as margin headwinds.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced a $725 million capital expansion at its Lafayette, Indiana large engine facility and a five-year $100 million U.S. workforce pledge. Indiana will receive up to $5 million for training and upskilling to support advanced manufacturing careers. The expansion aims to increase engine production to meet rising energy demand driven by AI, data centers and critical infrastructure.
Caterpillar employs 51,000 U.S. workers, operates >65 primary locations across 25 states, and reports U.S. exports up 75% since 2016.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) will offer a video webcast of its Investor Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST. CEO Joe Creed and the executive leadership team will provide updates on strategic priorities and growth opportunities as the company marks its next phase.
Presentations will be posted at http://investors.caterpillar.com/events-presentations/event-details/2025/Caterpillar-Investor-Day-2025. Participants are asked to visit the site at least 30 minutes before the live event to register and install any required software. A transcript will be available online after the meeting concludes.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) will release third-quarter 2025 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
A real-time, listen-only teleconference and webcast for analysts and institutional investors begins at 7:30 a.m. CDT on Oct. 29. Supporting materials, the full release text, transcript and replay will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results. The release will also be furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K.
Conference ID: 6824010. Participant toll-free dial-in: (800) 715-9871. Participant toll dial-in: (646) 307-1963. The webcast is free; a telephone replay will not be available.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal (ASX: RUL), an Australian mining-software company headquartered in Brisbane with roots back to 1977.
The companies say RPMGlobal's mining asset, fleet and autonomy software complements Caterpillar's existing technologies. The deal requires RPMGlobal shareholder and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in Q1 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as Caterpillar's financial advisor.
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