CAT Earnings
Caterpillar Inc. next reports earnings on August 4, 2026. Track record: 3/4 beats.
Next Earnings In
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Current Price
$814.81
EPS Estimate
Earnings Per Share
$6.20
+31.3% YoY
Trailing EPS
Last 12 months earnings
$20.04
Beat Rate
3/4
75%Forward P/E
Price-to-Earnings ratio
26.8
Margin: 13.3%
Analyst Rating
26 analysts
Analyst Sentiment
Buy26 analystsEarnings History
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $4.64 | $5.54 | +19.3% | Beat |
| 2025-12-31 | $4.71 | $5.16 | +9.5% | Beat |
| 2025-09-30 | $4.52 | $4.95 | +9.4% | Beat |
| 2025-06-30 | $4.90 | $4.72 | -3.7% | Miss |
Growth Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Revenue Est. | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Qtr(0q) | $6.20 | $19.2B | +31.3% |
| Next Qtr(+1q) | $6.48 | $19.6B | +30.9% |
| Current Year(0y) | $24.72 | $76.6B | +29.7% |
| Next Year(+1y) | $30.45 | $85B | +23.2% |
Next Quarter Estimates
EPS Estimate
Earnings Per Share
$6.20
Revenue Estimate
$19.2B
Annual EPS Est.
$24.72
+29.7% YoY
CAT Earnings FAQ
When is CAT's next earnings date?
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is expected to report earnings on August 4, 2026. The consensus EPS estimate is $6.20.
Does CAT usually beat earnings estimates?
Caterpillar Inc. has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters (75% beat rate).
What is CAT's trailing EPS?
Caterpillar Inc.'s trailing twelve-month EPS is $20.04. This is calculated from the last four quarters of reported earnings.
What do analysts think about CAT?
26 Wall Street analysts cover Caterpillar Inc.. The consensus rating is "Buy" with an average price target of $958.83, implying 17.7% upside from the current price.