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Caterpillar, Inc. engages in the business of manufacturing construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It operates through the following segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy and Transportation, Financial Products, and All Other. The Construction Industries segment is involved in supporting customers using machinery in infrastructure and building construction applications. The Resource Industries segment offers machinery in mining, heavy construction, quarry, and aggregates. The Energy and Transportation segment focuses on reciprocating engines, turbines, diesel-electric locomotives, and related services across industries serving oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and transportation applications including marine- and rail-related businesses. The Financial Products segment provides financing alternatives to customers and dealers for Caterpillar products and services, as well as financing for power generation facilities. The All Other segment includes activities such as the business strategy, product management, and development, and manufacturing filters and fluids, undercarriage, tires and rims, engaging tools, and fluid transfers. The company was founded on April 15, 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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Caterpillar reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth amid supply challenges

Caterpillar's Q4 2022 showcased strong sales growth and record profit per share. Challenges in the supply chain impacted certain sectors, but overall performance was robust.
The company's focus on key sectors like Energy & Transportation paid off with significant sales increases. Positive outlook for 2023 with expectations of increased sales and profit margins.
Maintaining strong ME&T free cash flow and service revenue growth are key strengths. Adjusted operating profit margins may face challenges in Q1 2023.
Despite challenges, Caterpillar remains optimistic about future growth opportunities and aims to meet its financial targets for the coming year.

Caterpillar excels in Q1 2023, eyes growth amid challenges

Caterpillar's Q1 2023 showcased robust financial performance, driven by strong sales growth and improved profit margins.
While challenges like dealer inventory management persist, the company's positive outlook and strategic investments position it well for future growth.
Opportunities in sustainability initiatives, market collaborations, and financial performance enhancements pave the way for a promising year ahead.

Caterpillar reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth amid challenges

Caterpillar's Q2 2023 performance showcased strong growth and profitability across segments, with a positive outlook for the full year. While facing challenges like supply chain disruptions and pricing pressures, the company remains focused on returning cash to shareholders and driving sustainability initiatives.

Caterpillar reports strong Q3 performance, eyes growth opportunities

Caterpillar anticipates another good year in 2024 with elevated backlog levels expected to normalize.
Company expects adjusted operating profit margin to exceed targets for the full year.
Focus on managing costs, improving efficiency, and adding value for customers through technology and services.
Competitive dynamics considered in pricing decisions to remain competitive and add value for customers.

Caterpillar (CAT) reports record-breaking 2023 performance and eyes growth opportunities

Caterpillar's 2023 performance exceeded expectations, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives. The company faces challenges in weak market conditions in China and parts decline but sees opportunities in the energy transition and services growth. Caterpillar plans to return free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, emphasizing organic growth opportunities.

Caterpillar (CAT) posts solid Q1 results, eyes growth opportunities

Caterpillar (CAT) delivered a strong Q1 performance with flat sales but increased profitability. While facing challenges in the European construction market, CAT aims for continued growth in key segments and maintains a positive outlook for the year.

Caterpillar reports mixed Q2 results, focuses on sustainability and innovation

Caterpillar's Q2 2024 performance reflects a mixed bag with sales decline offset by improved profit margins and strong free cash flow. Sustainability efforts and product innovation are key strengths, while challenges include managing sales revenue decline and addressing analyst inquiries on various operational aspects.

Caterpillar reports solid Q3 earnings, eyes growth amid industry challenges

CAT's Q3 performance showcased strong profitability and cash flow despite revenue decline, driven by demand in Energy & Transportation.
While facing challenges in margin sustainability and industry dynamics, CAT's investments in new technologies and sustainability initiatives position it for growth.
Opportunities in sustaining demand, addressing concerns, and leveraging backlog indicate a positive outlook for CAT's future performance.

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Judith Marks and James Fish, Jr. to Join the Board; Thanks to Edward Rust for Service IRVING, Texas , Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced that Judith (Judy) Marks, Chair, CEO and President of Otis Worldwide Corporation, and James (Jim) Fish, Jr., President and CEO of Waste Management (WM), have been appointed to the Caterpillar board of directors, effective March 1, 2023. Marks will serve on Caterpillar's Audit Committee and Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

Caterpillar Announces Appointment of Two New Independent Directors

There is good news and bad news in Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) Q4 results. Caterpillar shares are falling hard after the impact of FX was revealed to be greater than expected, that's the bad news.

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Caterpillar is a true dividend aristocrat, as the company has increased its dividend per share for many years. Despite headwinds such as supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures, Caterpillar's results were impressive, total revenue for fiscal year 2022 increased by 16.5% and adjusted EPS increased by 28%.

Caterpillar Operates In An Expanding TAM

Strong performance among the ME&T segments delivered solid results in Q4. Caterpillar's business should remain strong on the robust market position of the yellow products, infrastructure tailwinds, and decarbonization tilt.

Caterpillar At A Premium But With Dividends, Infrastructure Tailwinds

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Elevated costs for materials and freight shipping, and constricted supplies of key components, including semiconductor chips, persisted, the company said.

Caterpillar earnings show sales up 20% on strong demand

Caterpillar's (CAT) fourth-quarter 2022 results reflect healthy demand across all segments and higher pricing that helped offset the impact of inflated costs.

Caterpillar (CAT) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Beat

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT ) Q4 2022 Results Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ryan Fiedler - Vice President, Investor Relations James Umpleby III - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Bonfield - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mircea Dobre - Robert W. Baird Rob Wertheimer - Melius Research Jamie Cook - Credit Suisse Securities Jerry Revich - Goldman Sachs David Raso - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities Tami Zakaria - J.P.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Growth should remain healthy. Despite headwinds from key markets, mainly North America, and China, Caterpillar's stock will be rangebound.

Caterpillar Won't Be The High Flying Stock In 2023 That It Was In 2022

Although the revenue and EPS for Caterpillar (CAT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2022, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Caterpillar (CAT) Q4 Earnings

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Caterpillar Inc has reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue growth exceeding expectations while its profits came under pressure amid rising manufacturing costs. The manufacturer of construction and military equipment achieved a 20% increase in its fourth-quarter sales and revenue, up from $13.8 billion in 4Q 2021 to $16.6 billion.

Caterpillar shares drop on 4Q profit miss as revenue tops expectations

Caterpillar (CAT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.28% and 4.43%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Caterpillar (CAT) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates

The construction equipment company reported earnings per share of $3.86 from $16.6 billion in sales. The Street was looking for EPS of $4.02 from sales of $15.8 billion.

Caterpillar Posts 'One Of Its Best Years.' Wall Street Isn't Impressed.

Demand for construction and mining equipment as well as engines for transportation and energy generation stayed strong even as the company charged higher prices.

Caterpillar Sales Rise 20% on Strong Demand

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Caterpillar earnings fell short of analyst estimates amid a currency charge. CAT stock, a huge winner of recent months, slipped early Tuesday.

Caterpillar Earnings Fall Short, But Revenue Beats; CAT Stock Slips

Shares of Caterpillar Inc. CAT, -1.15% dropped 1.9% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the construction- and mining-equipment maker reported fourth-quarter profit that missed expectations, as costs growth outpaced revenue growth, while revenue beat forecasts. Net income fell to $1.45 billion, or $2.79 a share, from $2.12 billion, or $3.91 a share, in the year-ago period.

Caterpillar stock falls after profit misses expectations, while revenue beats

Fourth-quarter 2022 sales and revenues up 20%; full-year sales and revenues up 17% Fourth-quarter 2022 profit per share of $2.79; adjusted profit per share of $3.86 Fourth-quarter 2022 included an unfavorable ME&T foreign currency impact of $0.41 per share in other income (expense), which negatively impacted profit per share and adjusted profit per share Full-year profit per share of $12.64; adjusted profit per share of $13.84 Strong operating cash flow of $7.8 billion; ended the year with $7.0 billion of enterprise cash Returned $6.7 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in 2022 IRVING, Texas , Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Fourth Quarter Full Year ($ in billions except profit per share) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Sales and Revenues $16.6 $13.8 $59.4 $51.0 Profit Per Share $2.79 $3.91 $12.64 $11.83 Adjusted Profit Per Share $3.86 $2.69 $13.84 $10.81 Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2022. Sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $16.6 billion, a 20% increase compared with $13.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Caterpillar Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results

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Caterpillar's (CAT) Resource Industries segment???s fourth-quarter 2022 results are likely to reflect high-end user demand as well as favorable price realization.

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