Caterpillar forecasts 2026 sales, revenue growth in mid-to-high teens
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Caterpillar raised its full-year 2026 sales and revenue growth outlook to mid-to-high teens compared to 2025. The company forecasts adjusted operating profit margins near the lower end of its target range, excluding IEEPA tariff recoveries, with estimated tariff costs of USD 2.2 billion. MP&E free cash flow is projected in the top half of the USD 6-15 billion range. This follows strong Q2 2026 results, featuring a 24% sales increase to USD 20.5 billion and a 92% rise in order backlog to USD 72 billion.
- Caterpillar lifted its full-year 2026 sales and revenues outlook to mid-to-high teens growth versus 2025. * Adjusted operating profit margin seen near the bottom of its annual target range, excluding IEEPA tariff recoveries. * Tariff costs forecast around USD 2.2 billion for 2026, excluding IEEPA tariff recoveries. * MP&E free cash flow expected in the top half of the USD 6 billion to USD 15 billion annual target range. * Outlook follows 2Q 2026 sales and revenues of USD 20.5 billion, up 24%, with order backlog at USD 72 billion, up 92%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Caterpillar Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here