Caterpillar Becomes an Unexpected AI Industry Beneficiary
In its first-quarter update, Caterpillar reported a significant revenue increase of 22%, reaching $17.42 billion in Q1 2026 due to growing demand from data center and high-power AI projects. The company raised its full-year sales outlook, leading the stock price (CAT) up nearly 10% on April 30.
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