Caterpillar Reports Strong Q1 2026 Earnings with Revenue Growth and Margin Improvements
Caterpillar (CAT) reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $17.4 billion, up 22% year-over-year, driven by strong demand across all segments. Adjusted operating profit margin increased to 18.0%, and the company achieved record backlog of $63 billion. Shareholder returns totaled $5.7 billion through buybacks and dividends.
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