Revenue: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 17.64 B, beating the estimate of USD 16.77 B.EPS: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 4.88, beating the estimate of USD 4.3872.EBIT: As of FY2025 Q3, the actual value is USD 3.185 B.<h3>Segment Revenue</h3><ul><li>Construction Industries: Revenue increased by 7% to $6.760 billion in Q3 2025, driven by higher sales volume and favorable currency impacts, despite unfavorable price realization.</li><li>Resource Industries: Revenue rose by 2% to $3.110 billion, primarily due to higher sales volume, offset by unfavorable price realization.</li><li>Energy &amp; Transportation: Revenue increased by 17% to $8.397 billion, driven by higher sales volume and inter-segment sales.</li><li>Financial Products: Revenue increased by 4% to $1.076 billion, mainly due to higher average earning assets.</li></ul><h3>Operational Metrics</h3><ul><li>Operating Profit: Decreased by 3% to $3.052 billion in Q3 2025, primarily due to unfavorable manufacturing costs and higher SG&amp;A and R&amp;D expenses, partially offset by higher sales volume.</li><li>Operating Margin: The operating profit margin was 17.3% in Q3 2025, down from 19.5% in Q3 2024.</li><li>Net Income: Profit of consolidated companies was $2.291 billion in Q3 2025, compared to $2.456 billion in Q3 2024.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow</h3><ul><li>Operating Cash Flow: Enterprise operating cash flow was $3.7 billion for Q3 2025.</li><li>Free Cash Flow: Not explicitly stated, but net cash provided by operating activities was $8.148 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.</li></ul><h3>Unique Metrics</h3><ul><li>Effective Tax Rate: The effective tax rate for Q3 2025 was 26.7%, compared to 20.7% in Q3 2024.</li></ul><h3>Outlook / Guidance</h3>Caterpillar Inc. anticipates sustained momentum and long-term profitable growth, driven by resilient demand and focused execution across its primary segments. The company is positioned for continued growth with a growing backlog and disciplined management in a dynamic environment. Caterpillar’s forward-looking statements indicate that actual results may differ materially due to various factors, including economic conditions, commodity price changes, and international trade policies.

- As of Q3 2025, Caterpillar reported revenue of $17.6 billion, exceeding market expectations of $16.8 billion, with earnings per share at $4.88, surpassing the anticipated $4.39.  
- The company anticipates a revenue growth of 3% to 5% for the full year 2025, driven by expansion into new markets and product diversification.  
- Despite a 5% year-over-year decline in net income to $230 million, operating cash flow increased by 10% to $450 million, indicating strong operational performance.

Caterpillar | 8-K: FY2025 Q3 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 17.64 B