Caterpillar Inc Dossier
Outlook & Key Dates
Estimates, guidance, catalysts, and upcoming events
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5-Yr Fwd EPS Growth
26.7%projected annual EPS growth
Analyst Coverage
26analysts covering
FY Revenue (est.)
$79Bnext fiscal year
FY EPS (est.)
$27.19next fiscal year
Reporting Calendar
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 Earnings Release | 27 Oct 2026 |
Monitoring Framework
Key Performance Indicators
Order Backlog Quarterly62.7BTarget: Sustained sequential growth driven by data center and mining demand
Large Reciprocating Engine Capacity Annually2.0
Services Revenue Annually24B
Watch Items
- Manufacturing Cost Headwinds and TariffsTrigger: $2.2B to $2.4B full-year 2026 tariff cost guidanceAction: Monitor gross margin compression and price realization offsets in upcoming quarterly reports.
- Dealer Inventory LevelsTrigger: Unplanned dealer inventory builds or sudden destockingAction: Assess Construction Industries segment volume trends to identify pull-forward demand risks.
- Resource Industries ProfitabilityTrigger: Persistent margin compression or further double-digit profit dropsAction: Evaluate global mining capital expenditure cycles and copper/gold price trends.
Research as of 2 Sep 2026