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Caterpillar (CAT) capital expenditures by quarter
Caterpillar's capital expenditures were $697M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +19% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $555M (Q2 2025) to $898M (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | Capital expenditures | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $697M | +19% | +6% |
| Q2 2026 | $587M | -19% | +6% |
| Q1 2026 | $728M | -19% | +3% |
| Q4 2025 | $898M | +36% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $658M | +19% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $555M | -22% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $710M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Caterpillar, Q3 2026: revenue $20.7B (+17% year over year), operating margin 20.4%, net earnings $3.3B, operating cash flow $4.4B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Caterpillar's capital expenditures?
Caterpillar's capital expenditures were $697M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +19% from Q2 2026.
How has Caterpillar's capital expenditures changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $555M (Q2 2025) to $898M (Q4 2025).