Form 8-K · Current report
Caterpillar Inc. 8-K, filed Oct 29, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000018230
- Accession no.
- 0000018230-26-000052
Summary
Caterpillar Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 sales and revenues of $20.7 billion, up 17% from $17.6 billion a year earlier, with profit per share of $7.13 and adjusted profit per share of $7.20. Chairman and CEO Joe Creed said results reflected durable end markets, strong order rates, and a record backlog.
Key points
- Third-quarter 2026 sales and revenues increased 17% to $20.682 billion, driven by higher sales volume of $2.2 billion and favorable price realization of $663 million.
- Profit per share was $7.13, compared with $4.88 in the third quarter of 2025; adjusted profit per share was $7.20, compared with $4.95.
- Operating profit was $4.214 billion, up 38%, and operating profit margin was 20.4%, compared with 17.3% a year earlier.
- Caterpillar deployed $1.2 billion for common stock repurchases and $0.7 billion for dividends in the quarter, and reported $4.4 billion of enterprise operating cash flow.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 29, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference. Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. Caterpillar Inc. is furnishing supplemental information concerning (i) retail sales of machines to end users and (ii) retail sales of power systems (including reciprocating and turbine engines and locomotives) to end users and Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs"). …
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