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Caterpillar (CAT1) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jan 29, 2025
TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2024 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
4.91
Last Year’s EPS
5.08
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 23, 2018
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% Change Since: -0.14%
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2018
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Caterpillar's Q3 earnings call reflected mixed results, with strong cash flow and shareholder returns contrasted by declines in sales and revenues, particularly in Construction and Resource Industries. Energy & Transportation showed robust growth, supporting optimism for future demand. Despite competitive pressures and regional weaknesses, the company remains focused on executing its strategy for long-term profitable growth.
Company Guidance
During the third quarter of 2024, Caterpillar reported a 4% decline in sales and revenues to $16.1 billion, attributed largely to a 6% decrease in overall sales to users, particularly a 10% drop in machine sales. Despite this, the company maintained an adjusted operating profit margin of 20% and achieved an adjusted profit per share of $5.17, aligning with expectations. Caterpillar's ME&T (Machinery, Energy & Transportation) free cash flow was robust at $2.7 billion for the quarter, contributing to a year-to-date total of $6.4 billion. The backlog increased marginally to $28.7 billion, indicating sustained demand. For the full year, Caterpillar anticipates adjusted operating profit margin to exceed the top of the target range, with adjusted profit per share remaining unchanged from prior guidance, and ME&T free cash flow expected near the top of their $5 billion to $10 billion target range.
Strong ME&T Free Cash Flow
Generated ME&T free cash flow of $2.7 billion in Q3 and $6.4 billion year-to-date. Expecting full-year cash flow to be near the top of the $5 billion to $10 billion target range.
Shareholder Returns
Deployed over $9 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the first three quarters of 2024, including $1.5 billion in Q3.
Energy & Transportation Growth
Energy & Transportation sales increased by 5% in Q3, with power generation sales up 26% driven by data center growth and demand for solar turbines.
Increased Backlog
Backlog increased slightly to $28.7 billion, with significant contributions from Energy & Transportation.
Strategic Investments
Announced additional investments to expand large engine volume output capability to more than 125% compared to 2023, driven by demand from data centers and distributed power generation.
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Caterpillar (DE:CAT1) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

DE:CAT1 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Jul 30, 20182018 (Q2)
- / 2.90
1.45499.33% (+1.44)
Oct 23, 20182018 (Q3)
- / 2.79
1.90346.67% (+0.89)
Jan 28, 20192018 (Q4)
- / 2.49
2.10718.06% (+0.38)
Apr 24, 20192019 (Q1)
- / 2.87
2.7514.26% (+0.12)
Jul 24, 20192019 (Q2)
- / 2.76
2.898-4.71% (-0.14)
Oct 23, 20192019 (Q3)
- / 2.60
2.79-6.99% (-0.20)
Jan 31, 20202019 (Q4)
- / 2.57
2.4883.14% (+0.08)
Apr 28, 20202020 (Q1)
- / 1.56
2.868-45.58% (-1.31)
Jul 31, 20202020 (Q2)
- / 1.00
2.761-63.60% (-1.76)
Oct 27, 20202020 (Q3)
- / 1.31
2.595-49.62% (-1.29)
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DE:CAT1 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 30, 2024€358.50€353.00-1.53%
Aug 06, 2024€288.46€297.93+3.28%
Apr 25, 2024€337.40€314.58-6.76%
Feb 05, 2024€285.77€294.67+3.11%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ

When does Caterpillar (DE:CAT1) report earnings?
Caterpillar (DE:CAT1) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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            What is DE:CAT1 EPS forecast?
            DE:CAT1 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q4) is 4.91.
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