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CAT Caterpillar Inc. SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

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CIK 18230144 filings
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CAT at a glance

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, SEC CIK 18230) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 13, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 5, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 1, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 1, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.

  • For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reported revenue of $67.6 billion (up 4.3% from FY2024) and net income of $8.9 billion. Diluted EPS was $18.81.
  • As of June 30, 2026, 72 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) shares worth $193.8 billion in 13F-HR filings.
  • The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Creed Joseph E on August 28, 2026 of 540 shares at $801.10 per share.
  • In the last 90 days, CAT insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 14 open-market sales ($26.2M) on Form 4, a net sale of $26.2M.

Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).

Revenue · FY2025
$67.6B
+4.3% vs prior year
Insiders · 90 days
0 buys · 14 sells
Net −$26.2M
13F holders
72 funds
$193.8B · +0 vs prior quarter
Latest 8-K
Sep 1, 2026
Item 2.03 · Item 1.01

AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis

Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025

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Management Discussion & Analysis

  • MD&A focuses on extensive macroeconomic, operational, and financial risks, no explicit revenue or profit figures provided
  • Risks include economic cycles affecting demand, commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, labor issues, and cybersecurity threats
  • No segment-level financial performance or margin percentages reported in this excerpt
  • No disclosure of cash flow, capital allocation, buybacks, dividends, or capex amounts in the provided text
  • Forward-looking risks highlighted: economic uncertainty, catastrophic events, supply chain, regulatory changes, geopolitical instability, and financial market volatility impacting future results

Business Overview

  • Core business model: Manufacturing and marketing construction, mining equipment, engines, turbines, locomotives with financing through Cat Financial
  • New strategic growth pillars launched anchored on Commercial Excellence, Advanced Technology Leader, Transform How We Work for profitable growth
  • Reinforced Values in Action: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Commitment underpinning refreshed strategy versus prior year
  • 2025 sales and revenues $67.589 billion, showcasing scale and leadership in global heavy equipment and power systems
  • Operates five segments with four reportable; Financial Products segment emphasized including Cat Financial and Insurance Holdings

Risk Factors

  • Credit rating risk: Fitch "high-A", Moody’s and S&P "mid-A"; downgrade could increase borrowing costs and limit credit market access
  • Macro risk: Economic deterioration may restrict access to debt markets, pressuring operations to rely on cash flow and committed credit facilities
  • Financial Products contingent support: Caterpillar must remain sole owner of Cat Financial or risk payment obligations under support agreement
  • Supplier finance programs volatility: Participation changes in voluntary programs may affect cash flows despite currently limited liquidity impact

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AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis

Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Q2 revenue $20.543B, up 24% YoY from $16.569B, driven by $3.1B volume and $595M pricing
  • Operating margin 20.9% vs 17.3% YoY; adjusted margin 21.9% vs 17.6%
  • Best segment Construction Industries: sales $8.346B, up 35%; profit $1.947B, up 57%
  • Worst segment All Other: sales $84M, down 1%; Resource Industries lowest segment margin at 14.9% vs 14.5%
  • Enterprise cash $6.7B; six-month operating cash flow $6.2B; 2026 capital expenditures expected at approximately $3.5B
  • Outlook: mid-to-high teens 2026 sales growth; Q3 tariff costs around $600M and full-year costs around $2.2B

Risk Factors

  • No material changes to risk factors previously disclosed in the 2025 Form 10-K
  • No newly triggered risk factor identified in the second quarter of 2026
  • No quarter-specific regulatory, legal, or compliance risk disclosed
  • No quarter-specific operational, competitive, or market risk disclosed
  • No quarter-specific liquidity, debt, currency, or concentration risk disclosed

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Filed Sep 1, 2026Full analysis →

Item 2.03: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation

  • Item 2.03 indicates a potentially material financial obligation or off-balance-sheet arrangement
  • Filing text provides no obligation amount, interest rate, maturity, or stated purpose

Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

  • $11.5B total unsecured revolving capacity across 364-day, three-year, and five-year facilities
  • $3.5B 364-day facility expires August 26, 2027, replacing the 2025 facility
Filed Aug 4, 2026Full analysis →

Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Regulation FD filing furnishing notice under Form 8-K General Instruction B.2
  • Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive disclosure relevant to investors

Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Caterpillar reported fiscal Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
  • Full financial results and management commentary are contained in Exhibit 99.1

Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1

  • Q2 2026 sales and revenues reached $20.543B, up 24%, with higher volume contributing $3.1B and pricing $595M
  • Diluted profit per share rose to $7.77 from $4.62; adjusted EPS reached $8.17 excluding $202M restructuring costs
Filed Jun 11, 2026Full analysis →

Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  • All 10 director nominees elected to one-year terms, preserving board continuity
  • PwC ratified as 2026 independent auditor, with 372,882,425 votes in favor

Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure

  • Quarterly dividend increased to $1.63 per share from $1.51, a $0.12 increase
  • Payment scheduled for August 19, 2026 to shareholders of record July 20, 2026

Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1

  • Quarterly dividend raised 8% by $0.12 to $1.63 per share
  • Payment scheduled August 19, 2026, for shareholders of record July 20, 2026

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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)

Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners

InsiderTypeDatePrice
MacLennan DavidASep 30, 2026$821.01
GOOD LYNN JASep 30, 2026$821.01
Epley Kyle JosephASep 25, 2026$821.58
Creed Joseph EASep 25, 2026$821.58
Kaiser JasonASep 25, 2026$821.58
Epley Kyle JosephASep 25, 2026$821.58
Creed Joseph ESellAug 28, 2026$801.10
Creed Joseph ESellAug 28, 2026$802.10

Financial Summary
XBRL

Annual financial summary from SEC XBRL data
MetricFY2023FY2024FY2025
Profitability
Revenue-$64.8B$67.6B
Operating Income-$13.1B$11.2B
Net Income$10.3B$10.8B$8.9B
Op. Margin-20.2%16.5%
Net Margin-16.7%13.1%
Balance Sheet
Total Assets$87.5B$87.8B$98.6B
Equity-$19.5B$21.3B
ROE-55.4%41.7%
Per Share
EPS$20.12$22.05$18.81
Cash Flow
Operating CF-$12.0B$11.7B
CapEx$1.6B$2.0B$2.8B

Source: XBRL data in Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →

13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend

Latest: Q2 2026

Aggregate CAT share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.

Quarterly totals table
CAT shares held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter
QuarterFundsTotal value
Q2 202672$193.77B
Q1 202672$124.27B
Q4 202569$104.13B
Q3 202568$87.73B
Q2 202567$67.78B
Q1 202566$46.20B
Q4 202462$45.24B
Q3 202457$28.30B
Position changes: Q1 2026 → Q2 2026
Top Buyers
Top Sellers
New Positions
Closed Positions

Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 533 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work

CAT filing archive

AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K

Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4

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CAT SEC filings: frequently asked questions

Are CAT insiders buying or selling?

In the last 90 days, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 14 open-market sales worth $26.2 million by 1 insider on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.

Which institutions hold CAT stock?

As of June 30, 2026, the largest Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($40.5 billion), State Street Corp ($36.6 billion), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($32.0 billion), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($12.8 billion), Morgan Stanley ($8.0 billion). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.

What was CAT's revenue in fiscal year 2025?

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reported revenue of $67.6 billion (up 4.3% from FY2024) and net income of $8.9 billion. Diluted EPS was $18.81. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.

What are the main risks in CAT's latest 10-K?

In the 10-K filed February 13, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) flagged: Credit rating risk: Fitch "high-A", Moody’s and S&P "mid-A"; downgrade could increase borrowing costs and limit credit market access. Macro risk: Economic deterioration may restrict access to debt markets, pressuring operations to rely on cash flow and committed credit facilities. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)

What did CAT report in its latest 8-K?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on September 1, 2026 reporting Item 2.03 (Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation) and Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement). Item 2.03 indicates a potentially material financial obligation or off-balance-sheet arrangement.

What are the latest CAT SEC filings?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 13, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 5, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 1, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 1, 2026.

What is CAT's SEC CIK number?

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 18230. EDGAR lists every CAT filing under that number.

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