Caterpillar(US:CAT) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-16 09:53Core Insights - Caterpillar Inc. reported Q2 2025 earnings per share of $4.62, down from $5.48 in Q2 2024, with adjusted earnings per share of $4.72 compared to $5.99 in the previous year [1][2][7] - The company's operating cash flow for Q2 2025 was $3.1 billion, with $1.5 billion allocated for stock buybacks and dividends [1][7] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 sales and revenue were $16.6 billion, a decrease of 1% from $16.7 billion in Q2 2024, primarily due to a $414 million price impact, partially offset by a $237 million increase in sales volume [2][6] - The operating profit margin for Q2 2025 was 17.3%, down from 20.9% in Q2 2024, while the adjusted operating profit margin was 17.6%, compared to 22.4% in the previous year [7] Management Commentary - CEO Joe Creed emphasized the company's focus on customer success and robust operational performance, noting strong order performance across business segments driven by infrastructure investment and growing energy demand [4]