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Caterpillar Reports Strong Financial Results for Q3 2025

Caterpillar Inc., a leader in construction and mining equipment manufacturing, showcased robust financial growth in its third-quarter report for 2025. With sales and revenues reaching $17.6 billion, this represents a significant 10% increase compared to $16.1 billion in the same period of the previous year. The increase can be attributed primarily to heightened sales volume, driven by stronger demand from end users.

Profit Performance

The company's profit per share for the third quarter was recorded at $4.88, slightly down from $5.06 in Q3 2024. However, with an adjusted profit per share of $4.95, Caterpillar demonstrated a disciplined approach to navigate a dynamic market environment while maintaining a positive outlook for future growth. Caterpillar's CEO Joe Creed expressed confidence in their performance, noting, "Solid performance from our team has generated strong results this quarter, driven by resilient demand and focused execution across our three primary segments."

The operating profit margin stood at 17.3% for Q3 2025, down from 19.5% in the prior year. Adjusted operating profit margin also decreased to 17.5% from 20.0%. Despite the challenges posed by unfavorable manufacturing costs and price realization in some segments, higher sales volumes helped offset a portion of these impacts.

Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

In the third quarter, Caterpillar achieved an impressive enterprise operating cash flow of $3.7 billion, concluding with $7.5 billion in cash. The company's commitment to shareholder returns was underscored by a cash deployment of $0.7 billion for dividends and $0.4 billion for repurchasing shares of common stock during the quarter.

Sales by Segment

Analyzing sales performance by segment reveals notable shifts:

• - Construction Industries: Sales surged to $6.760 billion, marking a 7% increase, supported by higher sales volume and favorable currency impacts despite price realization challenges.
• - Resource Industries: Slight growth was observed with total sales reaching $3.110 billion, a 2% increase over the previous year, primarily due to stronger sales volume.
• - Energy & Transportation: The most significant growth came from this segment, posting a 17% increase to $8.397 billion, driven by robust demand in oil and gas, power generation, and transportation services.

These results collectively paint a picture of Caterpillar's resilience amidst fluctuating market conditions. The strategic execution and focus on maintaining strong customer relations have positioned the company well for continued growth.

Conclusion

As Caterpillar moves forward, it remains committed to leveraging its comprehensive dealer network and innovative product offerings to ensure customer success. The company is poised for long-term profitable growth, supported by a growing backlog and continued discipline in its operations, setting a strong foundation as they venture into upcoming quarters. For live updates and more detailed insights into Caterpillar's financial results, visit Caterpillar Investor Relations.