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Caterpillar (CAT) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Caterpillar gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 6, 2026.
Operating expenses
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $35.0M (May 6, 2026) → raised $39.0M (Aug 5, 2026) → raised $48.0M (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Capital expenditures
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.5B (May 6, 2026) → reaffirmed $3.5B (Aug 5, 2026) → lowered $3.3B (Nov 4, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
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
Does Caterpillar beat its guidance?
Caterpillar gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 6, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.