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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 30, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.2). Caterpillar reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Caterpillar reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
- Full financial results and management commentary are contained in Exhibit 99.1
- Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for revenue, earnings, guidance, and segment performance details
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Regulation FD filing furnishing notice; substantive disclosure resides in Exhibit 99.1
- Exhibit 99.1 may contain market-relevant information for Caterpillar investors
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.2
- Q1 2026 sales and revenues rose 22% to $17.4 billion, led by volume growth of $2.3 billion and $426 million pricing gains
- Diluted profit per share increased to $5.47 from $4.20; adjusted EPS reached $5.54 versus $4.25
- Construction Industries delivered strongest momentum, with sales up 38% to $7.161 billion and segment profit up 50% to $1.535 billion
- Resource Industries lagged, with profit down 39% to $378 million and margin falling to 10.0% from 17.0%
- Tariff-driven manufacturing costs pressured margins, while Caterpillar deployed $5.7 billion to repurchases and dividends in the quarter
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