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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Stock Research

Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, and it also builds engines and power systems.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. reported revenue of $67.6B and net income of $8.9B, with operating cash flow of $11.7B. Source: SEC filing 0000018230-26-000013

SEC data as of

Revenue
$67.6B
FY ending 2025-12-31
Net income
$8.9B
FY ending 2025-12-31
Diluted EPS
$18.81
Net margin
13.1%

Reported SEC XBRL figures. Each metric’s period and original filing are listed below.

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About Caterpillar

Its order book is a widely followed gauge of global infrastructure and resource investment.

Exchange
NYSE: CAT
Sector
Industrials
SEC industry
Construction Machinery & Equip (SIC 3531)
Fiscal year end
December 31
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1925

CAT key financials

Reported figures from Caterpillar Inc.'s filings, pulled directly from SEC XBRL data rather than a third-party terminal. Each row links to the filing it came from.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Revenue$67.6B2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31SEC filing
Net income$8.9B2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31SEC filing
Operating cash flow$11.7B2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31SEC filing
Diluted EPS$18.812025-01-01 – 2025-12-31SEC filing
Net margin13.1%2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31SEC filing
Shares outstanding465MAs of 2025-12-31SEC filing

Values are as tagged by the issuer in XBRL. Revenue for banks and insurers is net of interest expense where that is the reported line. Fiscal years that do not follow the calendar are shown by their period-end date. No price, market cap, or valuation multiple is shown because Yield Theory does not republish unlicensed market data.

Diluted EPS is the earnings figure behind the price-to-earnings ratio; the P/E multiple compression calculator shows how a change in that multiple moves a share price. Shares outstanding multiplied by the share price gives market capitalization.

What investors should watch in CAT

Caterpillar Inc. sits in Industrials. Aerospace, machinery, defense, and transports — a cyclical read on capex, reshoring, and the physical economy. We have not yet written company-specific drivers for CAT; the forces that matter most for the sector are:

  • ◆Capital-spending and manufacturing PMIs
  • ◆Reshoring and supply-chain reconfiguration
  • ◆Defense budgets and geopolitical conflict
  • ◆Freight rates and logistics demand

Key questions for the CAT thesis

Each question starts with what the filings show, then why it matters. None of these is a rating or a forecast.

Does CAT's reported profit turn into cash?

Operating cash flow was $11.7B, 1.32 times net income of $8.9B, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Cash from operations exceeded reported earnings. Non-cash charges such as depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation usually explain the gap; the cash-flow statement shows which.

Form 10-K filed February 13, 2026

How much of CAT's revenue is left as profit?

Net income was 13.1% of revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, based on revenue and net income reported for the same period.

Net margin reflects the business model as much as execution, so compare it with companies in the same SEC industry and read the income statement for one-time items before treating it as a run rate.

SEC filing 0000018230-26-000013

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Congressional trading in CAT

PoliticianTrade dateTypeOwnerAmountSource
Jared Moskowitz2026-03-31SaleSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20034274
John Boozman2026-01-29PurchaseJoint$1,001 - $15,000Filing #135ebfe9-099e-4d58-ba46-f739b90d61da
Gilbert Cisneros2025-11-18PurchaseSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20033619
Gilbert Cisneros2025-10-17PurchaseSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20033455
Robert Bresnahan2025-05-15PurchaseSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20030433
Jefferson Shreve2025-05-12SaleSelf$15,001 - $50,000Filing #20030387
Marjorie Greene2025-05-05PurchaseSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20030295
Bruce Westerman2025-04-21SaleSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20030332
Jefferson Shreve2025-04-17PurchaseSelf$15,001 - $50,000Filing #20030231
Bruce Westerman2025-04-08PurchaseSelf$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20030332

All verified CAT congressional disclosures

Congressional disclosures are delayed, range-based records—not real-time signals or proof of motive. See the source-linked tracker for scope and limitations.

CAT — frequently asked questions

What does Caterpillar Inc. do?

Caterpillar is the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment, and it also builds engines and power systems.

What were CAT's latest reported annual revenue and net income?

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. reported revenue of $67.6B and net income of $8.9B, with operating cash flow of $11.7B. The figures come from Caterpillar Inc.'s SEC XBRL filings.

When does Caterpillar Inc.'s fiscal year end?

The SEC lists Caterpillar Inc.'s fiscal year end as December 31.

Do members of Congress trade CAT?

The current verified House and Senate snapshot contains 22 transaction rows for CAT, each linked to the original filing.

Where is Caterpillar Inc. headquartered?

Caterpillar Inc. is headquartered in Irving, Texas and was founded in 1925.

Is CAT a good investment?

This page does not rate CAT as a buy or sell. It sets out what Caterpillar Inc. reports, what investors should watch and the questions a thesis has to answer, with links to the SEC filings. It is research, not investment advice.

This page is independent research and educational information, not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Company facts are compiled from public sources. Do your own research.

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