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Caterpillar Inc. reports news on its global equipment, power and financing businesses. The company manufactures construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, with operating activity organized around Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries.
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Cat Financial (NYSE: CAT) reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $991 million, up 10% from $899 million a year earlier, driven mainly by higher average earning assets. Profit was $145 million, a 6% increase, while profit before income taxes rose 13% to $206 million, reflecting a $44 million benefit from higher earning assets partly offset by a $22 million higher provision for credit losses.
The estimated annual tax rate increased to 28% from 25%, primarily due to changes in geographic profit mix. Retail new business volume reached $3.92 billion, up 9% with growth across all segments. Past dues improved to 1.31% from 1.62%, and net write-offs were $20 million versus $18 million. At June 30, 2026, the allowance for credit losses was $294 million, or 0.84% of finance receivables. For the first six months of 2026, revenues rose 10% to $1.94 billion and profit increased 8% to $289 million; total assets grew 6% to $40.46 billion.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) reported second-quarter 2026 sales and revenues of $20.5 billion, up 24% from $16.6 billion a year earlier, marking its first quarter above $20 billion. Profit per share rose to $7.77 from $4.62, while adjusted profit per share increased to $8.17 from $4.72. Operating profit margin improved to 20.9% versus 17.3%, and adjusted operating margin reached 21.9%.
According to Caterpillar, the revenue increase was driven mainly by $3.1 billion higher sales volume and $595 million favorable price realization, with growth across Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries. Operating profit rose 50% to $4.295 billion. Enterprise operating cash flow was $4.4 billion, and the company returned $2.2 billion via $1.5 billion of share repurchases and $0.7 billion of dividends.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) launched a new workforce commitment in Illinois as part of its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. The company is allocating up to $10 million to prepare workers statewide for modern manufacturing and industry technician roles.
According to Caterpillar, the investment will reduce barriers to training, define in-demand skills and connect individuals to manufacturing careers across multiple Illinois communities where it has a footprint, including East Peoria, Mapleton, Morton, Pontiac and Decatur. Caterpillar employs more than 17,000 people in Illinois, and will collaborate with regional educational and economic development organizations to create accessible, affordable, industry-relevant training and outreach programs that could be replicated nationally.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) plans to release its second-quarter 2026 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, August 4. The full release will appear on Caterpillar's investor relations website, PR Newswire, and be furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K.
A real-time, listen-only teleconference and webcast with analysts and institutional investors will start at 7:30 a.m. CDT. Investors can access the one-hour call online or by phone using conference ID 6824010, with toll-free and international dial-in options, and later replay the webcast at no charge.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has acquired Skycatch, a provider of spatial data capture, processing and analysis solutions for mining. The deal follows the recent RPMGlobal acquisition and expands Caterpillar’s data-driven mining technology portfolio.
Skycatch’s near-real-time, AI-enabled spatial data will integrate into RPM and MineStar to enhance mine planning, execution, safety, productivity and predictability, including for autonomous fleets, by enabling digital twins and faster, more accurate operational decisions.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) launched a workforce commitment in Texas as part of its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. The company is allocating up to $5 million to prepare Texans for advanced manufacturing and industry technician roles.
Texas was chosen due to Caterpillar’s 6,630 employees, 17 facilities, and strong education and infrastructure, including its 1.7-million-square-foot engine facility in Seguin. Partners include Texas State Technical College, the Manufacturing Institute and local organizations.
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for a West Texas data center, supported by the 2.67 GW Project Kilby. Most capacity will use GE Vernova turbines, with additional generation from Solar Turbines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT).
Kilby targets mid-teen returns, first power in 2028, diversified cash flow less tied to oil and gas prices, and is expected to support nearly 2,000 jobs and over $10 billion in projected state and local tax revenue.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) increased its quarterly dividend by $0.12, an 8% rise to $1.63 per share. The dividend is payable on August 19, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 20, 2026.
Caterpillar plans to continue returning substantially all MP&E free cash flow to shareholders via dividends and buybacks and has raised annual dividends for 32 consecutive years, qualifying it for the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) released its 2025 Annual and Sustainability Reports, highlighting record full-year sales and revenues in its centennial year and a refreshed strategy for profitable growth.
The strategy centers on Commercial Excellence, Advanced Technology Leader and Transform How We Work, alongside progress toward 2030 sustainability goals, a $100 million five-year workforce skills pledge, and Caterpillar Foundation global giving surpassing $1 billion in 2025.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) opened registration May 7, 2026 for the Building the Future Workforce Challenge, a global competition offering $1 million in awards to attract, retain and upskill advanced manufacturing and technician workers. The challenge is part of Caterpillar's five‑year, $100 million pledge.
Registration is open to nonprofit and for‑profit organizations worldwide and closes at 5:00 p.m. ET on July 30, 2026. The program is operated by CARROT and finalists will be announced in early 2027.