Caterpillar | 8-K: FY2025 Q3 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 17.64 B

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2025.10.29 10:35
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Revenue: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 17.64 B, beating the estimate of USD 16.77 B.

EPS: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 4.88, beating the estimate of USD 4.3872.

EBIT: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 3.185 B.

Segment Revenue

  • Construction Industries: Revenue increased by 7% to $6.760 billion in Q3 2025, driven by higher sales volume and favorable currency impacts, despite unfavorable price realization.
  • Resource Industries: Revenue rose by 2% to $3.110 billion, primarily due to higher sales volume, offset by unfavorable price realization.
  • Energy & Transportation: Revenue increased by 17% to $8.397 billion, driven by higher sales volume and inter-segment sales.
  • Financial Products: Revenue increased by 4% to $1.076 billion, mainly due to higher average earning assets.

Operational Metrics

  • Operating Profit: Decreased by 3% to $3.052 billion in Q3 2025, primarily due to unfavorable manufacturing costs and higher SG&A and R&D expenses, partially offset by higher sales volume.
  • Operating Margin: The operating profit margin was 17.3% in Q3 2025, down from 19.5% in Q3 2024.
  • Net Income: Profit of consolidated companies was $2.291 billion in Q3 2025, compared to $2.456 billion in Q3 2024.

Cash Flow

  • Operating Cash Flow: Enterprise operating cash flow was $3.7 billion for Q3 2025.
  • Free Cash Flow: Not explicitly stated, but net cash provided by operating activities was $8.148 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Unique Metrics

  • Effective Tax Rate: The effective tax rate for Q3 2025 was 26.7%, compared to 20.7% in Q3 2024.

Outlook / Guidance

Caterpillar Inc. anticipates sustained momentum and long-term profitable growth, driven by resilient demand and focused execution across its primary segments. The company is positioned for continued growth with a growing backlog and disciplined management in a dynamic environment. Caterpillar’s forward-looking statements indicate that actual results may differ materially due to various factors, including economic conditions, commodity price changes, and international trade policies.

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