| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 20.5K | 18.0% | 24.0% |
| Total Income | 20.5K | 18.0% | 24.0% |
| Expenditure | 16.2K | 13.4% | 18.5% |
| PBT | 4.6K | 42.0% | 61.8% |
| Net Profit | 3.6K | 41.0% | 64.9% |
| OPM | 20.91% | 3.19pp | 3.65pp |
| NPM | 17.49% | 2.85pp | 4.34pp |
| EPS | 7.80 | 41.8% | 68.1% |
Caterpillar Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results
04 Aug 2026 · 4 Aug, 4:07 pm
Summary
Caterpillar Inc. announced strong second-quarter 2026 results, with sales and revenues reaching $20.5 billion, marking a 24% year-over-year increase and a company first for quarterly revenue exceeding $20 billion. Profit per share rose significantly to $7.77 from $4.62 in the prior year, with adjusted profit per share at $8.17. The operating profit margin improved to 20.9% from 17.3%. Management highlighted strong order rates and a growing backlog, reflecting broadening momentum across all segments.
Key Highlights
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Caterpillar reported second-quarter 2026 sales and revenues of $20.5 billion, a 24% increase compared to $16.6 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
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The company achieved a significant milestone by generating over $20 billion in sales and revenues for the first time in a single quarter.
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Second-quarter 2026 profit per share was $7.77, a substantial increase from $4.62 in the second quarter of 2025.
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Adjusted profit per share in the second quarter of 2026 was $8.17, up from $4.72 in the prior year's second quarter.
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Operating profit margin for the second quarter of 2026 was 20.9%, an improvement from 17.3% in the second quarter of 2025.
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The company deployed $2.2 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the second quarter.
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Sales increased across all three primary segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries, and Resource Industries.
Management Comments
Joe Creed
This is the first time in company history that we have generated over $20 billion in sales and revenues in a single quarter. This milestone underscores both the essential work our customers do every day and the dedication of Caterpillar employees worldwide to solving our customers’ toughest challenges. Strong order rates and a growing backlog reflect broadening momentum across all three of our primary segments.
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