Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) reported upbeat earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday.
For the fourth quarter of 2025, sales and revenues were $19.133 billion, up 18% from $16.215 billion in the prior-year period. Adjusted profit per share was $5.16, beating a $4.66 estimate, while revenue exceeded a $17.851 billion estimate.
Fourth-quarter profit per diluted share (GAAP) was $5.12, compared with $5.78 a year earlier. Operating profit was $2.660 billion, down 9%, and operating profit margin was 13.9% versus 18.0% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed said, “With a record backlog, we enter the new year with strong momentum and a continued focus on delivering long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”
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