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Caterpillar Beats Earnings Estimates Amid Rising Costs

10/29/2025

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Caterpillar Inc. reported third-quarter earnings of $4.95 per share, topping the $4.52 estimate.
Revenue was $17.64 billion, beating expectations by $870 million.
The Energy & Transportation segment generated $8.4 billion in sales, up 17% year over year.
Operating margins declined to 17.3% from 19.5%, due to rising manufacturing costs and tariffs, raising profitability concerns.
Joe Creed, CEO of Caterpillar Inc., expressed cautious optimism, noting a growing backlog and resilient demand.

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Story summary

Caterpillar Inc. reported third-quarter earnings of $4.95 per share, topping the $4.52 estimate.
Revenue was $17.64 billion, beating expectations by $870 million.
The Energy & Transportation segment generated $8.4 billion in sales, up 17% year over year.
Operating margins declined to 17.3% from 19.5%, due to rising manufacturing costs and tariffs, raising profitability concerns.
Joe Creed, CEO of Caterpillar Inc., expressed cautious optimism, noting a growing backlog and resilient demand.