Caterpillar Inc. Q3 2025 Earnings Release

Caterpillar Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with sales and revenues increasing by 10% to $17.6 billion compared to $16.1 billion in the same period last year. The company's profit per share was $4.88, while the adjusted profit per share was $4.95. Caterpillar deployed $1.1 billion in cash for dividends and share repurchases during the quarter. The increase in sales was primarily driven by higher sales volume, particularly in equipment sales to end users. The operating profit margin was 17.3%, down from 19.5% in the previous year. The company also provided supplemental information on retail sales of machines and power systems, showing a 12% increase globally compared to the same period last year.