Caterpillar Raises $15.2 Million for United Way, Named a 2025 Leading Corporate Partner
Rhea-AI Summary
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.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CAT declined 1.34%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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While CAT is up 3.53%, several peers like DE (+0.86%), CNH (+1.54%), TEX (+0.88%) and ALG (+3.13%) are also positive, but scanner data does not flag this as a coordinated sector momentum move. PCAR is slightly negative at -0.61%.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | Dividend announcement | Positive | +3.5% | Maintained quarterly dividend of <b>$1.51</b>, reinforcing long dividend track record. |
| Dec 01 | CSR / philanthropy | Positive | -1.3% | United Way campaign with <b>$15.2M</b> pledge and volunteer support. |
| Nov 04 | Investor Day preview | Positive | -4.0% | Outlined Investor Day agenda and updated financial targets through 2030. |
| Oct 29 | Subsidiary earnings | Positive | +11.6% | Cat Financial Q3 revenue growth and stable credit metrics. |
| Oct 29 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | +11.6% | Q3 revenue growth to <b>$17.6B</b> and strong cash flow despite margin pressure. |
News tied to core financial results has coincided with large positive moves, while strategic/CSR or campaign-style announcements have sometimes seen negative or muted price reactions.
Over recent months, Caterpillar has highlighted strong fundamentals and shareholder returns. Q3 2025 results showed $17.6 billion in sales and revenues and an operating margin of 17.3%, with a positive 11.63% price reaction. Cat Financial’s Q3 update also aligned with a similar move. By contrast, the United Way campaign and Investor Day preview, both strategically or socially focused announcements, saw negative reactions of -1.34% and -4.03%. The recent dividend maintenance, with a quarterly payout of $1.51, aligned with a positive 3.53% move, underscoring investor focus on cash returns.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Caterpillar’s ongoing philanthropic role, with employees, retirees and the Foundation pledging over $15.2 million to United Way and providing more than 12,000 volunteer hours. Since 2000, the company has directed over $251 million to United Way and now supports 508 chapters. Investors may track how such initiatives complement the company’s long-term strategy and culture alongside recent financial milestones like Q3 2025 results and maintained dividends.
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Funds will help individuals and communities thrive across
Caterpillar employees also recorded over 12,000 volunteer hours through the Caterpillar Foundation Volunteer Service Match Program during August and September, which garnered additional matching funds for charities in Caterpillar communities.
"Giving back isn't just what we do at Caterpillar—it's who we are," said Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO. "For 100 years, we've supported the places where we live and work, knowing that stronger communities benefit us all. We are grateful to our employees and retirees for their generosity and commitment to making a positive impact around the world."
Commitment to Giving
For more than 70 years, United Way has been Caterpillar's only annual solicitation for funds to its employees and retirees. The Caterpillar Foundation matches Caterpillar employees and retirees' donations dollar-for-dollar. Since 2000, more than
Caterpillar employees and retirees' dedication to the United Way haven't gone unnoticed – Caterpillar and Caterpillar Foundation was recently named a 2025 Leading Corporate Partner, a new United Way recognition program for corporate partners who raise more than
Expanding Support
The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to announce a two-year,
"The Foundation's mission is to build thriving communities by investing in the skills people need to succeed in the workforce," said Caterpillar Foundation President Asha Varghese. "Through our expanded collaboration with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, we are helping
About Caterpillar
With 2024 sales and revenues of
About Caterpillar Foundation
Since its founding in 1952, the Caterpillar Foundation has contributed to helping improve the lives of people around the world. As a company, Caterpillar works alongside its dealers and customers to build the societal infrastructure needed to make the world run. Caterpillar Foundation focuses on the complementary human, natural and basic services infrastructure needed for individuals to thrive and communities to be resilient. Learn more at caterpillar.com/foundation and on LinkedIn.
Forward Looking Statements
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