CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) — financial distillation
Annual history (10-K)
Quarterly history (10-Q)
Two headline lines are shown to start. Click any item in a legend to add or remove it — every figure on the chart is one the table below also carries, for the period it names.
In brief, from the full filed history
- Revenue grew from $44.96B (period ending 2007-12-31) to $67.59B (period ending 2025-12-31) — a 2.3% annual pace across 18 year(s) of filed history.
- Net margin compressed from 7.9% to 6.3% over that same span.
- Across 53 tracked quarters, the strongest was $20.54B (quarter ending 2026-06-30) and the weakest was $7.30B (quarter ending 2009-09-30).
Annual — most recent 10-K
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $67.59B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-26-000008 |
| Gross profit | $2.79B | 2020-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-21-000063 |
| Operating income | $11.15B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-26-000008 |
| Net income | $2.70B | 2010-12-31 | 10-K | 0001104659-11-008938 |
| Diluted EPS | $18.81 | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-26-000008 |
| Total assets | $98.58B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-26-000008 |
| Total liabilities | $77.27B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-26-000008 |
| Cash & equivalents | $9.98B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-26-000008 |
| Operating cash flow | $11.74B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000018230-26-000008 |
Quarterly — most recent 10-Q
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $20.54B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000018230-26-000046 |
| Operating income | $4.29B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000018230-26-000046 |
| Net income | $1.14B | 2011-09-30 | 10-Q | 0001104659-11-060986 |
| Diluted EPS | $7.77 | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000018230-26-000046 |
| Total assets | $102.61B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000018230-26-000046 |
| Total liabilities | $83.22B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000018230-26-000046 |
| Cash & equivalents | $6.71B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000018230-26-000046 |
| Operating cash flow | $1.87B | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0000018230-26-000021 |
Reading
The figures above are taken directly from filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The reading below was generated by a local language model from only those figures; it introduces no numbers of its own. It is not investment advice.
Caterspillar Inc. (CAT), a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, heavy machinery, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and related parts, showcases a diverse business scale with substantial annual revenues and assets. Over the 18-year period from 2007 to 2025, CAT’s revenue grew at a modest 2.3% annual pace, reaching $67.59 billion in 2025. Despite this steady growth, net margins compressed from 7.9% to 6.3% during the same period, indicating potential pressure on profitability.
The multi-year trajectory reveals a business resilient through economic cycles, with revenues fluctuating but maintaining an upward trend overall. Notably, CAT’s operating income has consistently surpassed $10 billion annually since 2019, demonstrating robust operational performance. Investors should monitor the company’s ability to sustain profitability amidst this moderate revenue growth and compressed margins.
In upcoming filings, it would be crucial to observe how CAT manages its asset composition, given the substantial liabilities ($83.22 billion as of 2026-06-30) compared to assets. Additionally, tracking operating cash flow trends will provide insights into the company’s ability to generate cash from operations and fund future investments or debt reduction. The strongest quarterly revenue of $20.54 billion (ending 2026-06-30) suggests CAT’s capacity to capitalize on market opportunities, while the weakest ($7.30 billion, ending 2009-09-30) underscores the cyclical nature of its industry and potential vulnerabilities during economic downturns.
Source: SEC EDGAR company facts for CIK 0000018230 · filings index