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Caterpillar (CAT) Earnings Date, Estimates & Call Transcripts

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(As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET)

Earnings Summary

Upcoming
Earnings Date
Apr. 25Estimated
Actual EPS
(Feb. 5)
$5.23 Beat By $0.47
Consensus EPS
(Feb. 5)
$4.76
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CAT Earnings Estimates and Actuals by Quarter

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CAT Estimated and Actual Revenue by Quarter

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Caterpillar Analyst EPS Estimates

QuarterNumber of EstimatesLow EstimateHigh EstimateAverage EstimateCompany Guidance
Q1 20243$4.82$5.36$5.13 
Q2 20242$5.03$5.73$5.38 
Q3 20242$4.94$5.79$5.37 
Q4 20242$4.35$5.87$5.11 
FY 20249$19.14$22.75$20.99 
Q1 20251$4.84$4.84$4.84 
Q2 20251$5.22$5.22$5.22 
Q3 20251$5.25$5.25$5.25 
Q4 20251$4.78$4.78$4.78 
FY 20254$20.09$20.09 $20.09

CAT Earnings Date and Information

Caterpillar last posted its earnings results on February 5th, 2024. The industrial products company reported $5.23 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.76 by $0.47. The company earned $17.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.06 billion. Its quarterly revenue was up 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. Caterpillar has generated $20.14 earnings per share over the last year ($20.14 diluted earnings per share) and currently has a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.7. Earnings for Caterpillar are expected to grow by 6.32% in the coming year, from $21.04 to $22.37 per share. Caterpillar has not formally confirmed its next earnings publication date, but the company's estimated earnings date is Thursday, April 25th, 2024 based off prior year's report dates.

Caterpillar Earnings History by Quarter

DateQuarterConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGAAP EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueCall Transcript
4/25/2024
Estimated)
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2/5/2024Q4 2023$4.76$5.23+$0.47$5.18$17.06 billion$17.07 billion    
10/31/2023Q3 2023$4.75$5.52+$0.77$5.59$16.57 billion$16.81 billion      
8/1/2023Q2 2023$4.57$5.55+$0.98$5.43$16.46 billion$17.30 billion      
4/27/2023Q1 2023$3.79$4.91+$1.12$6.08$15.27 billion$15.86 billion      
1/31/2023Q4 2022$3.95$3.86($0.09)$4.93$15.84 billion$16.60 billion    
10/27/2022Q3 2022$3.19$3.95+$0.76$4.03$14.34 billion$14.99 billion  
8/2/2022Q2 2022$3.00$3.18+$0.18$3.23$14.39 billion$14.25 billion      
4/28/2022Q1 2022$2.66$2.88+$0.22$2.90$13.49 billion$13.60 billion      
1/28/2022Q4 2021$2.23$2.69+$0.46$1.47$13.22 billion$13.80 billion    
10/28/2021Q3 2021$2.26$2.66+$0.40$2.72$12.46 billion$12.40 billion    
7/29/2021Q2 2021$2.38$2.60+$0.22$2.64$12.53 billion$12.89 billion      
4/29/2021Q1 2021$1.93$2.87+$0.94$2.97$11.00 billion$11.89 billion    












Caterpillar Earnings - Frequently Asked Questions

When is Caterpillar's earnings date?

Caterpillar has not confirmed its next earnings publication date, but the company's estimated earnings date is Thursday, April 25th, 2024 based off last year's report dates. Learn more on CAT's earnings history.

Did Caterpillar beat their earnings estimates last quarter?

In the previous quarter, Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) reported $5.23 earnings per share (EPS) to beat the analysts' consensus estimate of $4.76 by $0.47. Learn more on analysts' earnings estimate vs. CAT's actual earnings.

How can I listen to Caterpillar's earnings conference call?

The conference call for Caterpillar's latest earnings report can be listened to online. Listen to Conference Call

How can I read Caterpillar's conference call transcript?

The conference call transcript for Caterpillar's latest earnings report can be read online. Read Transcript

How much revenue does Caterpillar generate each year?

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has a recorded annual revenue of $67.06 billion.

How much profit does Caterpillar generate each year?

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has a recorded net income of $6.71 billion. CAT has generated $20.14 earnings per share over the last four quarters.

What is Caterpillar's price-to-earnings ratio?

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) has a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.75 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.07. The price/earnings-to-growth ratio is 1.53.

What is Caterpillar's EPS forecast for next year?

Caterpillar's earnings are expected to grow from $21.04 per share to $22.37 per share in the next year, which is a 6.32% increase.


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