Caterpillar manufactures heavy equipment and engines for construction, mining, energy, and transportation applications globally. The company produces construction machinery including excavators, loaders, tractors, and graders, along with mining equipment such as electric shovels, draglines, and trucks. It also manufactures reciprocating engines powered by diesel and natural gas, gas compressors, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotive components. Additional offerings include fleet management software, autonomous machine capabilities, and mining analytics solutions.
The company operates through five primary segments. Construction Industries generates revenue from asphalt pavers, compactors, forestry machines, and related equipment and parts. Resource Industries provides electric and hydraulic shovels, mining trucks, and technology solutions for fleet and equipment management. Energy & Transportation manufactures generator sets, engines, compressors, and rail products. The Financial Products segment offers financing through leases, installment contracts, and working capital loans, along with insurance and risk management services. The All Other segment includes parts distribution, logistics services, and electronics and control systems.
The company employs 118,000 people across operations in the United States and internationally. Caterpillar was incorporated in 1925 and maintains headquarters in Irving, Texas, with a presence across major markets including mining, infrastructure, and industrial regions worldwide.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18.81 | $18.90 | -14.7% | |
| 2024 | $22.05 | $22.17 | +9.6% | |
| 2023 | $20.12 | $20.24 | +59.2% | |
| 2022 | $12.64 | $12.72 | +6.8% | |
| 2021 | $11.83 | $11.93 | +733.1% | |
| 2020 | $1.42 | $1.43 | -27.9% | |
| 2019 | $1.97 | $2.00 | +10.7% | |
| 2018 | $1.78 | $1.80 | +181.7% | |
| 2017 | $-2.18 | $-2.18 | -9.0% | |
| 2016 | $-2.00 | $-2.00 | -1233.3% | |
| 2015 | $-0.15 | $-0.15 | -112.2% | |
| 2014 | $1.23 | $1.25 | -20.1% | |
| 2013 | $1.54 | $1.57 | +48.1% | |
| 2012 | $1.04 | $1.07 | -55.2% | |
| 2011 | $2.32 | $2.39 | +57.8% | |
| 2010 | $1.47 | $1.52 | +2.8% | |
| 2009 | $1.43 | $1.45 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-13 | 0000018230-26-000008 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-14 | 0000018230-25-000008 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-16 | 0000018230-24-000009 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-15 | 0000018230-23-000011 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-16 | 0000018230-22-000050 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-02-17 | 0000018230-21-000063 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-19 | 0000018230-20-000056 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-02-14 | 0000018230-19-000034 | SEC ↗ |