A maker of construction and mining machinery, off-highway engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, Caterpillar builds the yellow excavators, loaders, and trucks seen on job sites worldwide, plus the Cat Financial arm that helps customers and dealers finance them. Formed in 1925 when two California tractor rivals, Holt Manufacturing and C.L. Best Tractor, merged, the company's name dates to 1904, when a photographer watching Benjamin Holt's new track-type tractor crawl across a muddy field reportedly said it looked like a monster caterpillar.
Caterpillar raises quarterly dividend to $1.63 per share, up 12 cents
On June 10, 2026, Caterpillar's Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.63 per share, payable August 19, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 20, 2026.
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The dividend represents an increase of 12 cents (8%) from the previous quarterly dividend of $1.51 per share.
At the 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting held June 10, 2026, all 10 director nominees were elected, and shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026.
Shareholders approved the advisory executive compensation proposal, but rejected a shareholder proposal to permit action by written consent.
The company expects to continue returning substantially all Machinery, Power & Energy free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Caterpillar appoints Kyle Epley as CFO effective May 1, 2026; Andrew Bonfield to retire Oct. 1, 2026
Andrew R.J. Bonfield will continue as CFO until May 1, 2026, then serve in an advisory role until his retirement on October 1, 2026.
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On April 7, 2026, Caterpillar's Board appointed Kyle Epley as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026.
Epley, 53, has been with Caterpillar since 1996 and currently serves as senior vice president of Global Finance Services Division.
Epley's annual salary will increase to $930,500, his Annual Incentive Plan target is set at 115% of base salary, and he received a long-term incentive grant with a fair value of $1.8 million.
Bonfield's retirement follows eight years with the company and a period of record financial performance, including 2025 full-year sales and revenues of $67.6 billion.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Caterpillar reports record Q4 2025 sales of $19.1B, up 18% year-over-year
Fourth-quarter 2025 sales and revenues were $19.1 billion, an 18% increase from $16.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Fourth-quarter 2025 profit per share was $5.12; adjusted profit per share was $5.16.
Full-year 2025 sales and revenues were $67.6 billion, up 4% from $64.8 billion in 2024; full-year profit per share was $18.81, adjusted $19.06.
Fourth-quarter 2025 operating profit margin was 13.9%, down from 18.0% in the prior-year quarter; adjusted operating profit margin was 15.6% versus 18.3%.
Full-year 2025 enterprise operating cash flow was $11.7 billion; the company ended the year with $10.0 billion of enterprise cash and deployed $7.9 billion for share repurchases and dividends.
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Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed to become Chairman as Jim Umpleby retires April 1, 2026
D. James Umpleby III will retire as Executive Chairman and Board member effective April 1, 2026, after 45 years of service.
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CEO Joseph E. Creed will assume the role of Chairman of the Board on the same date.
The Board will shrink from ten to nine directors effective April 1, 2026.
Debra L. Reed-Klages will continue as lead independent director.
The Board also adopted amended and restated Bylaws changing the title 'Presiding Director' to 'Lead Independent Director.'
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits