Caterpillar(US:CAT)2025-05-07 13:31Financial Performance - Total sales and revenues for Q1 2025 were $14.249 billion, a decrease of $1.550 billion, or 10 percent, compared to $15.799 billion in Q1 2024[160]. - Profit for Q1 2025 was $2.003 billion, a decrease of $853 million, or 30 percent, compared to $2.856 billion in Q1 2024[161]. - Profit per share for Q1 2025 was $4.20, down from $5.75 in Q1 2024; adjusted profit per share was $4.25 compared to $5.60 in Q1 2024[161]. - Operating profit margin for Q1 2025 was 18.1 percent, down from 22.3 percent in Q1 2024; adjusted operating profit margin was 18.3 percent compared to 22.2 percent in Q1 2024[164]. - Consolidated sales and revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $14.249 billion, a decrease of $1.550 billion, or 10%, compared to $15.799 billion in the first quarter of 2024[188]. - Operating profit for the first quarter of 2025 was $2.579 billion, a decrease of $940 million, or 27%, compared to $3.519 billion in the first quarter of 2024[192]. - Caterpillar's profit attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $2,003 million, down from $2,856 million in the prior year[250]. Sales by Segment - Construction Industries' total sales were $5.184 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $1.240 billion, or 19%, compared to $6.424 billion in the first quarter of 2024[197]. - Resource Industries' total sales were $2.884 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $309 million, or 10%, compared to $3.193 billion in the first quarter of 2024[199]. - Energy & Transportation segment sales were $6.568 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $113 million, or 2%, compared to $6.681 billion in the first quarter of 2024[188]. - Machinery, Energy & Transportation sales were $13.378 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $1.582 billion, or 11%, compared to $14.960 billion in the first quarter of 2024[188]. Regional Sales Performance - North America sales decreased by 11 percent primarily due to lower sales volume, driven by changes in dealer inventories[182]. - EAME sales decreased by 13 percent due to lower sales volume and unfavorable price realization[184]. - Asia/Pacific sales decreased by 12 percent mainly due to lower sales volume and unfavorable currency impacts[185]. Cash Flow and Debt - Consolidated operating cash flow for Q1 2025 was $1.289 billion, down $763 million compared to the same period a year ago[214]. - Total debt as of March 31, 2025, was $38.588 billion, an increase of $179 million from year-end 2024[214]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for Machinery, Energy & Transportation was $926 million in Q1 2025, down from $1.771 billion in Q1 2024[225]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for Financial Products was $297 million in Q1 2025, compared to $308 million in Q1 2024[234]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - The company anticipates restructuring costs of approximately $150 million to $200 million and capital expenditures of about $2.5 billion in 2025[172]. - Capital expenditures for Machinery, Energy & Transportation were $704 million in Q1 2025, compared to $502 million in Q1 2024, with an expected total of $2.5 billion for 2025[229]. - Caterpillar's capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $704 million, an increase from $502 million in the prior year[243]. Shareholder Returns - The Board of Directors approved maintaining a quarterly dividend of $1.41 per share, with total dividends paid amounting to $674 million in Q1 2025[232]. - In Q1 2025, the company repurchased $3.660 billion of common stock, with $16.468 billion remaining available under the 2024 share repurchase authorization[233]. Financial Ratios and Coverage - The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2025 was 22.3%, compared to 19.5% for the first quarter of 2024[201]. - As of March 31, 2025, Cat Financial's covenant interest coverage ratio was 1.36 to 1, exceeding the minimum required ratio of 1.15 to 1[218]. - Cat Financial's six-month covenant leverage ratio was 7.42 to 1, below the maximum allowable ratio of 10 to 1[219]. Risks and Challenges - Caterpillar's financial performance is subject to various risks, including global economic conditions and commodity price fluctuations[262]. - The company faces challenges from competitive environments affecting sales and pricing strategies[262]. - Potential impacts from international trade policies, including tariffs, could influence demand for Caterpillar's products[262]. - The Financial Products segment is exposed to risks associated with the financial services industry, including interest rate changes and market liquidity conditions[262]. - The company must navigate potential legal proceedings and government investigations that could affect its financial standing[262]. - Increased pension plan funding obligations may pose additional financial challenges for Caterpillar[262]. - The ongoing impact of global events, such as pandemics, remains a critical risk factor for the company's operations[262].