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Operating Income and Margins

CATERPILLAR INC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 45 · Surprise 64

Caterpillar’s second-quarter adjusted operating profit increased 54% year over year. Operating profit margin also improved during the quarter as higher equipment volumes and favorable pricing supported profitability. Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Power & Energy each benefited from stronger demand, while Power & Energy generated more segment profit than Construction Industries.

Key facts

• Adjusted operating profit increased 54% year-over-year in Q2 source
• Earnings per share (EPS) increased 73% year-over-year in Q2 (Morningstar report) source
• Second-quarter 2026 profit per share (GAAP): $7.77 source
• Second-quarter 2026 adjusted profit (adjusted EPS): $8.17 per share source