Caterpillar Stock Price, News & Analysis

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is participating in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' Celebration of Construction event at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. from May 14-16, 2025. The company is showcasing its innovative machinery and technology, highlighting its 100-year legacy in construction and infrastructure development.

The exhibition features key Caterpillar equipment including the Cat® 340 hydraulic excavator, 140 motor grader, AP1055 tracked asphalt paver, D3 dozer, and Cat® C7 Reman Engine. The display also includes the Centennial Experience, an interactive showcase of the company's century-long innovations.

As a leading U.S. net exporter with operations across 25 states and over 60 primary locations, Caterpillar maintains its largest workforce in the United States while serving global markets.

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has released its 2024 Annual and Sustainability Reports, highlighting the company's growth strategy and sustainability achievements. The reports showcase Caterpillar's $30 billion investment in R&D over the past 20 years and detail progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals, including GHG emissions reductions and increased sales of remanufactured products.

Key highlights include the company's focus on services, expanded offerings, operational excellence, and sustainability. Caterpillar is developing an expanded portfolio of fuel-efficient, fuel-flexible, and fully electric products to help customers meet their sustainability objectives. The 2024 Sustainability Report now incorporates Diversity & Inclusion, Lobbying, and TCFD reports into a single document for improved accessibility.

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has announced its upcoming annual shareholder meeting, which will be held virtually on June 11, 2025 at 8 a.m. CDT.

Shareholders who owned Caterpillar common stock as of April 14's business close, or their legal proxy holders, will have full participation rights. These rights include:

• Virtual meeting attendance
• Question submission capability
• Voting rights on meeting agenda items

Interested shareholders can find complete details about attendance, registration, and meeting agenda on page 83 of Caterpillar's 2025 proxy statement, accessible at www.caterpillar.com/proxymaterials.

Cat Financial reported mixed results for Q1 2025, with revenues slightly up but profits down significantly. Revenues increased 1% to $860 million, primarily due to higher average earning assets, while profit decreased 23% to $130 million.

The profit decline was mainly attributed to two factors: the absence of a $33 million insurance settlement from Q1 2024 and higher provision for credit losses of $22 million. However, retail new business volume showed strong growth, increasing 8% to $2.96 billion across all regions.

Portfolio health indicators were mixed, with past dues improving to 1.58% from 1.78% year-over-year. Write-offs decreased significantly to $20 million from $55 million in Q1 2024. The allowance for credit losses stood at $282 million, representing 0.95% of finance receivables.

Caterpillar reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with sales and revenues declining 10% to $14.2 billion compared to $15.8 billion in Q1 2024. The company's profit per share decreased to $4.20 from $5.75 year-over-year, while adjusted profit per share was $4.25.

The decline was primarily attributed to lower sales volume ($1.1 billion decrease) and unfavorable price realization ($250 million). Operating profit margin fell to 18.1% from 22.3% in the previous year. Despite challenges, the company maintained strong shareholder returns, deploying $4.3 billion through share repurchases ($3.7 billion) and dividends ($0.7 billion).

Sales decreased across all segments: Construction Industries (-19%), Resource Industries (-10%), and Energy & Transportation (-2%). The company ended Q1 with $3.6 billion in enterprise cash and generated $1.3 billion in operating cash flow.

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has scheduled the release of its first-quarter 2025 financial results for April 30, 2025, at 5:30 a.m. CDT. The company will host a live teleconference and webcast with securities analysts and institutional investors at 7:30 a.m. CDT on the same day.

The earnings release will be available on Caterpillar's investor relations website and PR Newswire, and will be filed with the SEC via Form 8-K. Interested parties can access the one-hour conference call through a toll-free number (800-715-9871) or international number (+1-646-307-1963) using conference ID 8390933. Supporting materials will be available before the webcast, and a transcript will be posted afterward on the company's investor website.

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced a significant leadership transition as Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby will become Executive Chairman effective May 1, 2025, with COO Joseph E. Creed succeeding him as CEO. Umpleby's eight-year tenure as CEO saw remarkable growth, with the company achieving record full-year adjusted profit per share in 2024, increasing more than sixfold during his leadership.

Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, brings extensive experience across multiple divisions, having served as CFO for Energy & Transportation, VP of Finance Services, interim CFO, and most recently as COO since November 2023. The transition comes as Caterpillar celebrates its 100th anniversary, with Debra L. Reed-Klages continuing as independent Presiding Director.

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) marks its centennial celebration with a groundbreaking $100 million pledge over the next five years to prepare the future workforce. The investment aims to equip workers with essential skills needed in an era of rapid digital transformation.

According to The Future of Jobs Report 2025, the next five years will see the creation of 170 million new jobs requiring technology-driven skills including AI, automation, data analytics, and robotics maintenance. The initiative builds upon Caterpillar's existing programs such as ThinkBIG, STEM outreach, and the Global Dealer Technician Challenge.

As part of its centennial world tour, the company is organizing local celebrations globally. The Caterpillar Foundation will make charitable donations to local nonprofit organizations at each tour stop, reinforcing the company's commitment to community development and sustainability initiatives.

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has announced the maintenance of its quarterly dividend at $1.41 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on May 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 21, 2025.

The company highlights its consistent dividend payment history, having distributed cash dividends every year since its formation and quarterly dividends since 1933. Notably, Caterpillar has increased its annual dividend payments for 31 consecutive years, earning its position as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.