Caterpillar(US:CAT) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-11 11:06Core Insights - Caterpillar Inc. reported a 10% increase in sales and revenue for Q3 2025, reaching $17.6 billion compared to $16.1 billion in Q3 2024 [1][4] - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 2025 were $4.88, down from $5.06 in Q3 2024, while adjusted EPS was $4.95 compared to $5.17 in the previous year [2][4] - The company invested $1.1 billion in cash for dividends and stock buybacks during the quarter [1][5] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 sales and revenue: $17.6 billion, up from $16.1 billion in Q3 2024 [2] - Q3 2025 EPS: $4.88, compared to $5.06 in Q3 2024 [2] - Adjusted EPS for Q3 2025: $4.95, down from $5.17 in Q3 2024 [2] - Operating profit margin for Q3 2025: 17.3%, compared to 19.5% in Q3 2024 [4] - Adjusted operating profit margin for Q3 2025: 17.5%, down from 20.0% in Q3 2024 [4] Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow for Q3 2025 was $3.7 billion [5] - Cash on hand at the end of Q3 2025: $7.5 billion [5] - Cash used for dividends in Q3 2025: $700 million [5] - Cash used for stock buybacks in Q3 2025: $400 million [5]