IRVING (dpa-AFX) – The construction machinery specialist Caterpillar closed the fourth quarter of 2025 surprisingly strong and at a record level. According to a statement on Thursday, the Americans also generated the highest revenue in their history for the year as a whole. “With a record order backlog, we are now starting the new year with strong momentum,” said CEO Joe Creed. The shares rose almost three percent in early New York trading.
Caterpillar significantly exceeded expectations in the final quarter in terms of adjusted earnings per share – a key figure that analysts pay particular attention to. It rose by 2 cents to $5.16 – analysts had expected a decline here.
At the same time, the group was able to unexpectedly accelerate its growth momentum in the last quarter of the year. According to the information, sales increased by 18 percent to $19.1 billion (16 billion euros) in the three months compared to the previous year. The group benefited from brisk demand. However, negative price effects canceled out part of the increase, it was said.
For the year as a whole, revenue rose by four percent to $67.6 billion. However, higher restructuring costs and tax effects weighed on the results. The bottom line is that profits shrank from $10.8 to $8.9 billion.
Caterpillar is known for its yellow excavators and bulldozers. The company is considered an indicator of the global economy as its machines are used on every continent in the areas of construction, mining, energy and transport./tav/nas/mis
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