IRVING, Texas, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release second-quarter 2025 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5. The full text of the release will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results and on PR Newswire. The release will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via a Current Report on Form 8-K in compliance with applicable SEC rules.Teleconference and webcast access:A real-time, listen-only teleconferenc ...

Group 1: America First Strategy - President Trump's "America First" policy emphasizes prioritizing national interests, boosting domestic manufacturing, and protecting key industries from unfair trade practices and foreign competition [1] - Trump's tariffs and trade actions are integral to the America First strategy, renewing investor interest in long-established American companies [2] Group 2: NextEra Energy - NextEra Energy, known as "America's energy company," owns Florida Power & Light Company, serving over 6 million customers [4] - The company generates over 50% of its electricity from renewables, 36% from natural gas, and 8% from nuclear energy, positioning it well for the anticipated rise in renewable energy [5] - NextEra Energy has a renewables and energy storage backlog of over 27 gigawatts (GW) and plans to develop up to 46.5 GW of new capacity by 2027 [8] - The company plans to invest nearly $120 billion in energy infrastructure over the next four years, aiming for a 10% annual dividend growth through at least 2026 [9] Group 3: Caterpillar - Caterpillar is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, recognized globally for its yellow machinery [10] - Despite being a cyclical stock, Caterpillar has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 over the years, especially with reinvested dividends, and has increased its dividend for 31 consecutive years [11][14] - The company generated nearly $65 billion in sales in 2024 and returned almost $40 billion of free cash flows to shareholders since 2019 through dividends and share buybacks [14] - Caterpillar's diverse end markets, extensive dealership network across 190 countries, and strong capital allocation have contributed to its resilience amid tariff uncertainties [13][15]

Core Insights - Caterpillar Inc. will host its 2025 Investor Day on November 4, 2025, in the Dallas area, where CEO Joe Creed and the executive leadership team will discuss strategic priorities and growth opportunities for the next century [1] Company Overview - Caterpillar Inc. reported sales and revenues of $64.8 billion for 2024, making it the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives [3] - The company operates on every continent through three primary segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation, while also providing financing and related services through its Financial Products segment [3] - Caterpillar is committed to contributing to a reduced-carbon future and has been helping customers build a more sustainable world for 100 years [3]

Group 1 - Caterpillar Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend by $0.10, representing a 7% increase, bringing the total to $1.51 per share, payable on August 20 to shareholders of record as of July 21 [1] - The company aims to return substantially all Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases [1] - Caterpillar has a strong history of dividend payments, having paid cash dividends every year since its formation and higher annual dividends for 31 consecutive years, making it a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index [2] Group 2 - In 2024, Caterpillar reported sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, solidifying its position as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, as well as other industrial products [3] - The company operates through three primary segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation, and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment [3] - Caterpillar is committed to contributing to a reduced-carbon future and has been helping customers build a more sustainable world for 100 years [3]

Core Insights - Cat Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., is celebrating Caterpillar Inc.'s 100th anniversary by launching a limited-edition boot collection that honors significant achievements in engineering [1][2] - The collection includes three boots, each representing a monumental feat: the Golden Gate Bridge, the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, and the Channel Tunnel System [1][2][6] Company Overview - Cat Footwear is the official footwear licensee of Caterpillar and has been expanding the Cat brand globally since 1994, now offering products in nearly 140 countries [4] - The brand is known for its rugged and durable footwear, paralleling the strength of Caterpillar's machinery [4] Caterpillar Inc. Overview - Caterpillar Inc. reported sales and revenues of $64.8 billion in 2024, making it the leading manufacturer in construction and mining equipment, as well as engines and turbines [5] - The company operates across three primary segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation, while also providing financing through its Financial Products segment [5] Product Features - The Golden Gate Bridge Boot features a structural cage and cable system design, with gold hardware [6] - The Apollo 11 Boot is lightweight with a stacked sole, inspired by lunar exploration gear [6] - The Channel Tunnel Boot includes a functioning headlight and sole lights, mimicking trains in a tunnel [6]

First-quarter 2025 profit per share of $4.20; adjusted profit per share of $4.25 Enterprise operating cash flow was $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025 Deployed $4.3 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the first quarter First Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2025 2024 Sales and Revenues $14.2 $15.8 Profit Per Share $4.20 $5.75 Adjusted Profit Per Share $4.25 $5.60 Please see a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measu ...