Caterpillar (CAT) Raises 2026 Sales Growth Target After Profit Beat
Published on · Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowCaterpillar (CAT) raised its 2026 sales growth target following a second-quarter profit that exceeded estimates. The company reported a 24% revenue increase to $20.54 billion, driven by a surge in orders worth $9.4 billion, boosting its order backlog to a record $72.1 billion. Its earnings per share were $8.17, up from $4.72 a year prior, exceeding analysts' expectations of $6.20 per share. The demand for power-generation and construction equipment, particularly in North America, indicates robust market trends, which could benefit investors.
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About Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Caterpillar is the world’s largest maker of construction and mining equipment, a bellwether for the global industrial economy.
The Industrials sector covers manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity.
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