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Caterpillar

Headquartered inTexas, Caterpillar operates through Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments, along with financial services.

Construction & Mining Equipment / Industrial Machinery 215 articles

Company Overview

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines, boasting an extensive global dealer network.

Known for its iconic yellow machinery, the company drives infrastructure and energy projects worldwide.

Company Dashboard

caterpillar.com +1 972 891 7700 5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, Texas, 75039, USA
Industry Construction & Mining Equipment / Industrial Machinery
HQ Country United StatesFounded 1925
Regions Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania
Company Stats Employees: 118,000+Turnover: US$67.6 b
CEO Jim Umpleby
Stock Listing NYSETicker: CAT
Ownership Public
Coverage 215 articles

Corporate Information

Operating in over 500 global locations, the firm uses a multi-brand strategy (including Progress Rail and SEM). It leads in automation with over 800 autonomous haul trucks deployed.

Economic Analysis

In 2025, Caterpillar achieved strong results with $67.6 billion in revenue and a 17.2% adjusted operating profit margin. Despite tariff pressures, a $51 billion backlog indicates strong future demand, with the company returning $7.9 billion to shareholders.

Products & Services

Cat manufactures over 300 machines, including excavators, dozers, and trucks, alongside Perkins and Solar Turbines products. Services are a key focus, with $24B in 2025 revenue, supported by digital tools like VisionLink and AI.

Coverage on Highways.Today

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The Next Frontier of Equipment Procurement
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A Century of Earthmoving and Construction Machinery
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Methanol Moves Into the Engine Room
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Remote Controlled Dozers Accelerate Gold Mine Recovery in Canada
Remote Controlled Dozers Accelerate Gold Mine Recovery in Canada 13th May 2026 Remote Controlled Dozers Accelerate Gold Mine Recovery in Canada Remote and semi-autonomous equipment has been steadily reshaping the...
Caterpillar Launches Worldwide Workforce Innovation Challenge
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ProPetro and Caterpillar Scale Gigawatt Power for Data Centres and Industry
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