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Guidance / Outlook
CATERPILLAR INC · 2026-11-05 · Importance 58 · Surprise 40 · In source text
Third-party reporting said Caterpillar maintained its full-year 2026 guidance rather than raising it after its third-quarter results. The company continued to expect mid-to-high-teens revenue growth for 2026. Adjusted operating margin was projected to improve from 2025 but remain near the lower end of its annual target range.
Key facts
- Caterpillar maintained its 2026 guidance and continued to expect mid-to-high-teens revenue growth for the year. source
- Caterpillar projected its adjusted operating margin to improve from 2025 but remain near the lower end of its annual target range. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | Caterpillar maintained its 2026 guidance and continued to expect mid-to-high-teens revenue growth for the year. |