Caterpillar Inc.
CATNYSEIndustrials● Active
$904.28
$-36.20(-3.85%)
Market Cap$416.5B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$936.71
52W Low$345.85
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
CAT · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: Apr 30, 2026EPS Actual
$5.54
Est. $4.65 · +19.1%
Revenue
$17.41B
Est. $16.53B · +5.4%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026
After Market Close
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CAT reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Agricultural - Machinery company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $6.19 | — | — | — | $19.13B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $4.65 | $5.54 | +19.1% | $17.41B | $16.53B | +5.4% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $4.71 | $5.16 | +9.6% | $19.13B | $17.85B | +7.2% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $4.53 | $4.95 | +9.3% | $17.64B | $16.77B | +5.2% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $4.89 | $4.72 | -3.5% | $16.57B | $16.30B | +1.6% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $4.35 | $4.25 | -2.3% | $14.25B | $14.72B | -3.2% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | $5.06 | $5.14 | +1.6% | $16.21B | $16.61B | -2.4% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | $5.34 | $5.17 | -3.2% | $16.11B | $16.37B | -1.6% |
Q3 FY2026
Aug 4, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$6.19
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
Apr 30, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$5.54
EPS Est.
$4.65
EPS Surpr.
+19.1%
Revenue
$17.41B
Q1 FY2026
Jan 29, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$5.16
EPS Est.
$4.71
EPS Surpr.
+9.6%
Revenue
$19.13B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 29, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$4.95
EPS Est.
$4.53
EPS Surpr.
+9.3%
Revenue
$17.64B
Q3 FY2025
Aug 5, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$4.72
EPS Est.
$4.89
EPS Surpr.
-3.5%
Revenue
$16.57B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 30, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$4.25
EPS Est.
$4.35
EPS Surpr.
-2.3%
Revenue
$14.25B
Q1 FY2025
Jan 30, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$5.14
EPS Est.
$5.06
EPS Surpr.
+1.6%
Revenue
$16.21B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 30, 2024Miss
EPS Actual
$5.17
EPS Est.
$5.34
EPS Surpr.
-3.2%
Revenue
$16.11B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $9.92 | $10.30 | $10.76 | 9 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $9.38 | $9.74 | $10.18 | 7 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $8.70 | $9.03 | $9.44 | 6 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $7.46 | $7.74 | $8.10 | 6 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $7.68 | $7.97 | $8.34 | 5 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $7.43 | $7.71 | $8.06 | 5 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $23.9B | $24.6B | $25.4B | 3 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $22.7B | $23.4B | $24.2B | 5 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $22.7B | $23.3B | $24.1B | 3 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $20.0B | $20.6B | $21.4B | 3 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $22.4B | $23.0B | $23.8B | 4 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $20.8B | $21.4B | $22.1B | 5 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | +19.1% | $810.05 | $890.11 | +9.88% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | +9.6% | $643.28 | $665.24 | +3.41% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | +9.3% | $524.47 | $585.49 | +11.63% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | -3.5% | $433.70 | $434.23 | +0.12% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | -2.3% | $307.40 | $309.27 | +0.61% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | +1.6% | $393.23 | $374.98 | -4.64% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | -3.2% | $387.51 | $379.24 | -2.13% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | +8.1% | $316.80 | $326.44 | +3.04% |
Q2 FY2026+9.88%
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+19.1%
Price Before
$810.05
Price After
$890.11
Q1 FY2026+3.41%
Report Date
Jan 29, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+9.6%
Price Before
$643.28
Price After
$665.24
Q4 FY2025+11.63%
Report Date
Oct 29, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+9.3%
Price Before
$524.47
Price After
$585.49
Q3 FY2025+0.12%
Report Date
Aug 5, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-3.5%
Price Before
$433.70
Price After
$434.23
Q2 FY2025+0.61%
Report Date
Apr 30, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-2.3%
Price Before
$307.40
Price After
$309.27
Q1 FY2025-4.64%
Report Date
Jan 30, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.6%
Price Before
$393.23
Price After
$374.98
Q4 FY2024-2.13%
Report Date
Oct 30, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-3.2%
Price Before
$387.51
Price After
$379.24
Q3 FY2024+3.04%
Report Date
Aug 6, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+8.1%
Price Before
$316.80
Price After
$326.44
Avg Beat Reaction+4.66%
Avg Miss Reaction-0.47%
Beat Rate5 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+11.63% (Q4 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: CAT ends December
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) most recently reported earnings on April 30, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $5.54 — beating the analyst consensus of $4.65 by +19.1%. CAT has beaten EPS estimates for 3 consecutive quarters. The next CAT earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track CAT earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. CAT revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
CAT's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
CAT earnings · 5 questionsCaterpillar Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. CAT typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; CAT historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Caterpillar Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Caterpillar Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026