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Caterpillar

Solar Turbines is a designer and manufacturerer of industrial gas turbines for onshore and offshore electrical power generation, for marine propulsion and for producing, processing and transporting natural gas and oil. Solar Turbines is one of the world's leading producers of industrial gas turbines up to 30,000 horsepower (22,000 kW). There are more than 15,000 Solar Turbines gas turbine systems installed in over 100 countries worldwide that have collectively logged more than 2 billion hours of use.

Solar Turbines

Perkins Engines is primarily a diesel engine manufacturer for several markets including Agricultural, Construction, Material Handling, Power Generation and Industrial. Over the years Perkins has expanded its engine ranges and produces thousands of different engine specifications including diesel and gas engines.

Perkins Engines

Progress Rail Services is a supplier of railroad and transit system products and services and has become one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services in North America. Progress Rail markets products and services worldwide and maintains 110 facilities in the United States, 34 in Mexico, four in Canada, two in Brazil, five in UK, one in Italy, and one in Germany. Progress Rail is organized into two divisions: Engineering & Track Services and Locomotive & Railcar Services.

Progress Rail Services

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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Caterpillar earned $2.66 per share, compared with analysts’ estimates of $2.88 per share, according to Refinitiv.

Caterpillar shares tank after company cuts forecast again, earnings badly miss the Street

Caterpillar Inc. CAT, +1.07% investors appear to be tempting fate, as the stock rallied 1.2% in afternoon trading Tuesday, a day ahead of the company's third-quarter earnings report, even though the previous six quarterly results have led to selloffs.

Caterpillar's stock rallies, defying 6-quarter streak of disappointing earnings reports

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is set to report its most recent quarterly results before the markets open on Wednesday.

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Caterpillar Inc. CAT, +0.02% was downgraded by Morgan Stanley analyst Courtney Yakavonis, who cited signs of "increasing downside risks" to the machinery and heavy equipment maker's construction and energy and transportation (E&T) businesses.

Caterpillar stock downgraded at Morgan Stanley on 'increasing downside risks' heading into next year

Caterpillar shares were downgraded by an analyst at Morgan Stanley amid concerns around two of the industrial's key business segments.

Morgan Stanley downgrades Caterpillar, says the stock is running 'out of steam'

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Union Pacific

United Technologies

Banking on a short economic slowdown, several analysts and investors believe that cyclical stocks will rally by mid-2020.

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Trade talk optimism sent stocks, especially trade sensitive ones, soaring on Thursday and Friday.

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Caterpillar's (CAT) results likely to bear the brunt of the recent slowdown in the manufacturing sector, muted China market and higher input costs thanks to the implementation of tariffs.

Caterpillar Hit by Weak Manufacturing Sector & High Costs

Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $128.38, moving -0.02% from the previous trading session.

Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Moves -0.02%: What You Should Know

Caterpillar achieved robust growth in fiscal 2018, with revenue growing by more than 20% primarily driven by higher sales volume across operating segments. Trefis captures trends in Caterpillar’s Revenues over recent years in an interactive dashboard along with our forecast for the current year.

Can Caterpillar Continue Its Strong Revenue Run Rate In 2019?

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Let's analyze the company's prospects ahead of the upcoming earnings report.

Caterpillar Investors Should Prepare for a Difficult Quarter

CAT stock is oversold technically and undervalued fundamentally. It's time to buy Caterpillar stock on any further weakness.

Caterpillar Stock Is Ready to Start Purring

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Trefis compares key operating metrics for Deere vs Caterpillar in an interactive dashboard, and concludes that Caterpillar’s business is larger and more profitable – with the company faring better on most counts. The dashboard captures historical performance trends for Caterpillar and Deere.

Caterpillar or Deere: Which Heavy-Equipment Manufacturer Is A Better Bet?

On CNBC's "Options Action," Dan Nathan suggested a bearish options trade in Caterpillar Inc.

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With just over one quarter left in 2019, it has been another banner year for stock market investors, with double-digit gains in all three major averages.

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Here’s why red-hot Caterpillar could still be undervalued.

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Caterpillar has been a disappointment since the end of 2017 as global growth slowing has pushed this stock down significantly.

If History Repeats Itself, Caterpillar Will Be A Huge Buy

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Manufacturing - Construction & Mining Outlook: Prospects Dim

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Caterpillar and Deere Stocks Downgraded: What You Need to Know

Construction stocks have lagged the market so far in 2019, but one analyst said Thursday his latest checks suggest there’s no relief in sight for Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) and Caterpillar Inc.

Wells Fargo Downgrades Deere And Caterpillar, Sees 'Likely Need To Cut Production Soon'

Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is seeing its profits squeezed amid the ongoing trade war and slower global economic growth.

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