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Revenue Performance and Mix
CATERPILLAR INC · 2026-11-01 · Importance 15 · Surprise 38 · From source text
Caterpillar reported third-quarter revenue of $20.68 billion, narrowly below analyst estimates of $20.69 billion. Adjusted earnings were $7.20 per share, up from $4.95 a year earlier and above the $7.03 analyst estimate. Sales grew strongly in Power & Energy, Construction Industries, and Resource Industries, with data-center demand boosting power-generation sales.
Key facts
- Caterpillar's Q3 2026 revenue was $20.68 billion, narrowly below analysts' estimates of $20.69 billion. source
- Caterpillar's Q3 2026 adjusted earnings were $7.20 per share, up from $4.95 a year earlier and above analyst estimates of $7.03. source
- Caterpillar saw strong sales growth in its Power & Energy, Construction Industries, and Resource Industries segments. source
- Caterpillar shares traded 9.5% lower in premarket trading after its Q3 revenue missed analysts' estimates. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | negative | realized | -0.1% | Caterpillar's Q3 2026 revenue was $20.68 billion, narrowly below analysts' estimates of $20.69 billion. |