Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales and revenues decreased by 1% year-over-year to $16.6 billion, primarily due to unfavorable price realization, partially offset by higher sales volume and financial products revenue growth [28][30] - Adjusted operating profit was $2.9 billion, with an adjusted operating profit margin of 17.6%, both exceeding expectations [29][32] - Adjusted profit per share was $4.72, down from $5.99 in the previous year [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Construction Industries**: Sales decreased by 7% to $6.2 billion, with a profit of $1.2 billion, a 29% decrease year-over-year [33][35] - **Resource Industries**: Sales decreased by 4% to $3.1 billion, with a profit of $537 million, a 25% decrease year-over-year [37] - **Energy and Transportation**: Sales increased by 7% to $7.8 billion, with a profit of $1.6 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, sales to users increased by 3%, driven by growth in residential and nonresidential construction [11] - EAME region saw sales growth primarily due to Africa and the Middle East, while Europe experienced weakness [11] - Asia Pacific sales slightly declined, with China being flat compared to the previous year [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about top-line expectations, driven by strong order rates and backlog growth across all segments [15][24] - The company plans to implement longer-term actions to mitigate tariff impacts once there is sufficient certainty [15][19] - Focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity while deploying capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [43][44] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the operating environment remains dynamic, with tariffs expected to be a significant headwind to profitability in 2025 [8][15] - The company anticipates moderate sales growth in the third quarter, driven by higher volumes across all segments [50] - Full-year sales and revenues are expected to increase slightly compared to 2024, with adjusted operating profit margins anticipated to be in the bottom half of the target range due to tariffs [19][47] Other Important Information - The backlog increased by $2.5 billion to a record level of $37.5 billion, driven by strong order rates across all segments [8][14] - Free cash flow for the quarter was approximately $2.4 billion, with expectations for full-year free cash flow to be around the middle of the $5 billion to $10 billion target range [42][48] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company planning to mitigate tariff headwinds in the medium to long term? - Management indicated that all options are on the table, including changing sourcing and pricing strategies, but more clarity is needed before making decisions [59][63] Question: Can the backlog be repriced to improve margins? - Management confirmed that there is flexibility on pricing in the backlog, and they will evaluate pricing strategies as they move into the second half of the year [70][72] Question: What is the impact of capacity additions on sales and margins in the Energy and Transportation segment? - Management noted that capacity investments are improving throughput, and they expect to see incremental sales and margin improvements as capacity comes online [80][82] Question: What are the key tariff-related uncertainties to watch for? - Management highlighted that ongoing negotiations and investigations could impact tariffs, and the situation remains fluid [96] Question: How does the company view inventory levels and dealer decisions? - Management explained that dealer inventory decisions are independent, and they expect machines to be flat for the year based on order rates [100][101]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales and revenues decreased by 1% year-over-year to $16.6 billion, primarily due to unfavorable price realization, partially offset by higher sales volume and financial products revenue growth [26][8] - Adjusted operating profit was $2.9 billion, with an adjusted operating profit margin of 17.6%, both exceeding expectations [27][9] - Adjusted profit per share was $4.72, down from $5.99 in the previous year [27][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Construction Industries sales decreased by 7% to $6.2 billion, with a profit of $1.2 billion, a 29% decrease year-over-year [31][33] - Resource Industries sales decreased by 4% to $3.1 billion, with a profit of $537 million, a 25% decrease year-over-year [34] - Energy and Transportation sales increased by 7% to $7.8 billion, with a profit of $1.6 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America saw a 3% increase in sales to users, driven by growth in residential and nonresidential construction [10] - EAME region sales increased primarily due to growth in Africa and the Middle East, but overall growth was below expectations due to weakness in Europe [10] - Asia Pacific sales declined slightly, with China being flat compared to the prior year [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains optimistic about top-line expectations, driven by strong order rates and backlog growth across all segments [14][42] - Caterpillar is considering various options to mitigate the impact of tariffs, including cost controls and dual sourcing [61][62] - The company plans to focus on long-term profitable growth and is preparing for an upcoming Investor Day to discuss strategic priorities [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the environment remains dynamic, with tariffs expected to be a significant headwind to profitability in 2025 [7][14] - The company anticipates moderate sales growth in the third quarter, driven by higher volumes across all segments [15][47] - Full-year sales and revenues are expected to increase slightly compared to 2024, with services revenues anticipated to be flat [16][44] Other Important Information - The backlog increased by $2.5 billion to a record level of $37.5 billion, driven by strong order rates in all primary segments [7][13] - Free cash flow for the quarter was approximately $2.4 billion, with capital expenditures expected to be around $2.5 billion for the year [40][41] - The company deployed about $1.5 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company planning to mitigate tariff headwinds in the medium to long term? - Management indicated that all options are on the table, including changing sourcing and pricing strategies, but more clarity is needed before making decisions [56][60] Question: Can the backlog be repriced to improve margins? - Management stated that there is flexibility on pricing in the backlog, and they will consider all levers to improve margins as they move into 2026 [68][70] Question: What is the impact of capacity additions on sales and margins in the Energy and Transportation segment? - Management noted that capacity investments are increasing throughput, and they expect to see more efficiency as capacity comes online [78][80] Question: Are orders being taken for expanded capacity in the solar segment? - Management confirmed that they are taking orders for solar capacity and are seeing strong interest in solar turbines [87][88] Question: What are the key tariff-related uncertainties to watch for? - Management highlighted that ongoing negotiations and investigations could impact tariffs, and the situation remains fluid [91][93]

Core Insights - Caterpillar reported quarterly earnings of $4.72 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.88 per share, and down from $5.99 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -3.28% [1] - The company posted revenues of $16.57 billion for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.32%, but down from $16.69 billion year-over-year [2] - Caterpillar's stock has increased by approximately 19.6% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $4.77 on revenues of $15.97 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $18.79 on revenues of $63.22 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Caterpillar was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry, to which Caterpillar belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 18% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Caterpillar's stock may be influenced by the overall outlook for the industry, as historical data shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]

Financial Performance - Sales and Revenues decreased by $120 million, a 1% decrease, totaling $16.6 billion[9, 21] - Operating Profit decreased by $622 million, an 18% decrease, reaching $2.9 billion[9, 23] - Adjusted Profit per Share increased by 21% to $4.72[9] - The backlog grew by $2.5 billion across all three primary segments[6] Segment Results - Construction Industries total sales decreased by $493 million, a 7% decrease, with segment profit decreasing by $497 million, a 29% decrease[27, 28] - Resource Industries total sales decreased by $119 million, a 4% decrease, with segment profit decreasing by $181 million, a 25% decrease[32, 33, 34] - Energy & Transportation total sales increased by $499 million, a 7% increase, with segment profit increasing by $60 million, a 4% increase[36, 37] - Financial Products total revenues increased by $38 million, a 4% increase, with segment profit increasing by $21 million, a 9% increase[41, 42] Future Expectations - Full-year 2025 sales and revenues are expected to be slightly higher compared to 2024[51] - Net incremental tariffs for 2025 are estimated to be around $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion[51] - ME&T free cash flow for full-year 2025 is expected to be around the middle of the annual target range[51] - Net incremental tariffs are expected to be about $400 million to $500 million in 3Q 2025[54] Capital Deployment - Approximately $1.5 billion was deployed to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends[6] - Share repurchases amounted to about $800 million[46]

Core Insights - Caterpillar reported lower-than-expected Q2 profits due to tariff costs and slight declines in product prices affecting profit margins on its iconic yellow excavators and bulldozers [1] - The company's Q2 revenue was $16.6 billion, a 1% year-over-year decline, but better than market expectations; adjusted earnings per share were $4.72, down from $5.99 a year ago and below the market forecast of $4.88 [1] - U.S. trade policies have had a sustained impact on the industries served by Caterpillar, with tariffs increasing production costs and harming profits, despite relatively stable sales [1] - The net impact of tariffs in Q2 reached the upper limit of the company's previously disclosed estimate of $250 million to $350 million [1] - Caterpillar's performance is viewed as a barometer for global economic health, with declines in sales from its construction and resource segments, while the energy and transportation segments saw growth [1] - The company anticipates facing approximately $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion in net additional tariff costs this year, with up to $500 million in tariff costs expected in the current quarter [1] - Considering the impact of tariffs, Caterpillar currently expects its full-year adjusted operating profit margin to be in the lower half of its annual guidance range [1] Business Outlook - Caterpillar's CEO Joe Creed stated that strong order volumes and stable demand across business segments are supported by infrastructure spending and growing energy demand [2] - As of the report, Caterpillar's stock was up 0.6% in pre-market trading and has increased by 21% year-to-date [3]

格隆汇8月5日｜卡特彼勒(CAT.US)盘前跳水跌逾4%。消息面上，卡特彼勒公司第二季度调整后每股收 益4.72美元，预估4.88美元；营收165.7亿美元，预估163.3亿美元。 ...

Financial Performance - Caterpillar's second-quarter profit missed analysts' expectations [1] - Caterpillar's sales were slightly lower compared to the previous year [1]

格隆汇8月5日｜卡特彼勒公司：第二季度调整后每股收益4.72美元，预估4.88美元；营收165.7亿美元， 预估163.3亿美元。 ...

Exhibit 99.1 Caterpillar Inc. 2Q 2025 Earnings Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Caterpillar | Reports | Second-Quarter | 2025 Results | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Second Quarter | | | | ($ in billions except profit per share) | 2025 | 2024 | | | | | | ● Second-quarter 2025 profit per share of | | Sales and Revenues | $16.6 | $16.7 | $4.62; adjusted profit per share of $4.72 | | | | | ● Enterprise operating cash flow was $3.1 | | Profit Per Share | $4.62 | $5.48 | billion in the second quarter of 2025 | | ...

Core Insights - Caterpillar Inc. reported second-quarter 2025 results with sales and revenues of $16.6 billion, a 1% decrease from $16.7 billion in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to unfavorable price realization [2][7] - The company experienced strong orders across segments, driven by infrastructure spending and growing energy needs [2] - Profit per share for the second quarter of 2025 was $4.62, down from $5.48 in the second quarter of 2024, while adjusted profit per share was $4.72 compared to $5.99 [3][11] Financial Performance - Operating profit margin decreased to 17.3% in Q2 2025 from 20.9% in Q2 2024, with adjusted operating profit margin at 17.6% compared to 22.4% [3] - Enterprise operating cash flow was $3.1 billion, with $5.4 billion in cash at the end of the quarter [4][11] - The company deployed $1.5 billion for share repurchases and dividends during the quarter [11] Segment Performance - Sales in the Energy & Transportation segment increased by 7% to $7.836 billion, driven by higher sales volume and favorable price realization [27][28] - Construction Industries sales decreased by 7% to $6.190 billion, primarily due to unfavorable price realization and lower sales volume [20][21] - Resource Industries sales fell by 4% to $3.087 billion, attributed to unfavorable price realization and manufacturing costs [24] Geographic Performance - North America saw a decline in Construction Industries sales by 15%, while EAME experienced a 13% increase due to higher sales volume [10][26] - Latin America sales decreased by 20% in Construction Industries, primarily due to lower sales volume and unfavorable currency impacts [20] - Asia/Pacific region sales increased in Energy & Transportation, driven by higher sales volume [26] Financial Products Segment - Financial Products segment revenues rose by 4% to $1.042 billion, mainly due to higher average earning assets [29][30] - Segment profit increased by 9% to $248 million, supported by favorable impacts from equity securities and higher average earning assets [31] - Past dues at Cat Financial decreased to 1.62% from 1.74% year-over-year, indicating improved credit performance [32]