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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) generates a steady flow of news that reflects its role in construction machinery manufacturing, mining equipment, power systems and industrial technology. On this page, readers can follow company announcements that range from leadership changes and strategic plans to developments in Industrial AI, autonomy and digital solutions such as the Cat AI Assistant.
Recent Caterpillar news has highlighted leadership transitions at the board and segment levels, including updates on the Chairman of the Board role and changes in the Construction Industries segment. These items provide insight into how the company structures its governance and segment leadership to support its global operations.
Caterpillar also issues news about technology collaborations and product-related initiatives. Examples include an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to equip construction, mining and power equipment with AI capabilities, and the launch of Cat AI Assistant as an AI-based solution that connects Caterpillar equipment and digital applications through a conversational interface. The company has showcased these developments at major events such as CES, where it has presented its vision for Industrial AI and autonomous machines.
In addition, Caterpillar news covers topics such as investor day presentations, dividend declarations and philanthropic activities through the Caterpillar Foundation, including United Way campaigns and workforce development grants. Together, these updates provide a view into Caterpillar's strategic direction, financial policies, community engagement and technology roadmap.
Investors, industry professionals and observers can use this news feed to monitor Caterpillar's announcements over time, track key themes such as AI, autonomy and power systems, and understand how the company communicates its priorities across its Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Power & Energy and Financial Products segments.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced a board leadership change effective April 1, 2026: D. James Umpleby III will retire as Executive Chairman and board member after 45 years of service, and CEO Joseph E. Creed will assume the role of Chairman of the Board. Debra L. Reed-Klages will continue as lead independent director.
Creed joined Caterpillar in 1997, served as COO and Group President of Energy & Transportation, and became CEO and a board member on May 1, 2025. Umpleby transitioned to Executive Chairman in May 2025 after serving as CEO and led a multi-year strategy focused on long-term profitable growth.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) unveiled Cat AI Assistant on January 6, 2026, an AI client that unifies Caterpillar's digital applications and data into a conversational assistant to help customers buy, maintain, manage and operate equipment.
The assistant leverages Caterpillar's Helios data platform (managing over 16 petabytes of data) and uses NVIDIA Jetson Thor at the edge for speech recognition and advanced models. Caterpillar plans an off-board rollout in Q1 2026 and is in final validation for in-cab applications; capabilities will be demonstrated at CES 2026.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) will present at CES 2026 to showcase Industrial AI and autonomy, with a keynote on Jan. 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST in the Palazzo Ballroom.
CEO Joe Creed will lead the keynote alongside NVIDIA VP Deepu Talla, Chief Digital Officer Ogi Redzic and CTO Jaime Mineart, announcing an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA and detailing AI and autonomous solutions. The exhibit at booth 5019 features the Cat AI Nexus on a Cat 306 mini excavator, an AI Insights Lab, autonomy showcases and an Innovation Theater with live demos and a WM tech talk at 2:00 p.m. PST.
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.