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Order Backlog and Book-to-Bill

CATERPILLAR INC · 2026-08-15 · Importance 64 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Caterpillar reportedly has a record $72 billion backlog, indicating substantial forward demand visibility across its equipment businesses. The backlog was cited as a key driver of investor interest following strong quarterly results and an upgraded 2026 outlook. Future performance is expected to depend on converting the backlog into revenue while sustaining margin improvement.

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metricdirectionstageexpectedbasis
revenuepositiveprobableCaterpillar reported a record $72 billion backlog.