Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Operating Cash Flow CAGR:9.30%(TTM)
Operating cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history (cash from operations, before capital expenditures).
Over longer horizons, Caterpillar Inc.'s Operating Cash Flow CAGR averages 10.92% over 3 years and 11.58% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Operating cash flow CAGR measures the compound annual growth rate of the cash Caterpillar Inc. generates from its core business operations, before capital expenditures, computed from rolling-twelve-month cash-flow statement history.
CAT Operating Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
CAT Quarterly Operating Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Operating Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
CAT Operating Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start OCF | End OCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.04B | $11.74B | $-296.00M | -2.46% | -2.46% |
| 2024 | $12.88B | $12.04B | $-850.00M | -6.60% | -6.60% |
| 2023 | $7.77B | $12.88B | +$5.12B | +65.92% | +65.92% |
| 2022 | $7.20B | $7.77B | +$568.00M | +7.89% | +7.89% |
| 2021 | $6.33B | $7.20B | +$871.00M | +13.77% | +13.77% |
| 2020 | $6.91B | $6.33B | $-585.00M | -8.46% | -8.46% |
| 2019 | $6.56B | $6.91B | +$354.00M | +5.40% | +5.40% |
| 2018 | $5.71B | $6.56B | +$852.00M | +14.93% | +14.93% |
| 2017 | $5.64B | $5.71B | +$67.00M | +1.19% | +1.19% |
| 2016 | $6.70B | $5.64B | $-1.06B | -15.82% | -15.82% |
| 2015 | $8.06B | $6.70B | $-1.36B | -16.85% | -16.85% |
| 2014 | $10.19B | $8.06B | $-2.13B | -20.94% | -20.94% |
| 2013 | $5.18B | $10.19B | +$5.01B | +96.59% | +96.59% |
| 2012 | $6.96B | $5.18B | $-1.77B | -25.49% | -25.49% |
| 2011 | $5.01B | $6.96B | +$1.95B | +38.89% | +38.89% |
| 2010 | $6.50B | $5.01B | $-1.49B | -22.93% | -22.93% |
| 2009 | $4.67B | $6.50B | +$1.83B | +39.11% | +39.11% |
| 2008 | $7.96B | $4.67B | $-3.28B | -41.27% | -41.27% |
| 2007 | $5.80B | $7.96B | +$2.16B | +37.18% | +37.18% |
| 2006 | $3.11B | $5.80B | +$2.69B | +86.28% | +86.28% |
| 2005 | $-3.99B | $3.11B | +$7.10B | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 | $-5.61B | $-3.99B | +$1.62B | N/A | N/A |
| 2003 | $-3.96B | $-5.61B | $-1.65B | N/A | N/A |
| 2002 | $1.99B | $-3.96B | $-5.95B | -299.40% | N/A |
| 2001 | $2.06B | $1.99B | $-72.00M | -3.50% | -3.50% |
| 2000 | $2.59B | $2.06B | $-531.00M | -20.50% | -20.50% |
| 1999 | $1.78B | $2.59B | +$812.00M | +45.67% | +45.67% |
| 1998 | $2.10B | $1.78B | $-318.00M | -15.17% | -15.17% |
| 1997 | $1.78B | $2.10B | +$314.00M | +17.62% | +17.62% |
Quarterly Operating Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.87B | -47.9% | +45.1% |
| Q4 2025 | $3.59B | -3.9% | +5.8% |
| Q3 2025 | $3.74B | +19.7% | +4.7% |
| Q2 2025 | $3.12B | +142.2% | +3.3% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.29B | -62.0% | -37.2% |
| Q4 2024 | $3.39B | -4.9% | -15.2% |
| Q3 2024 | $3.57B | +18.1% | -12.1% |
| Q2 2024 | $3.02B | +47.2% | -7.0% |
| Q1 2024 | $2.05B | -48.7% | +30.5% |
| Q4 2023 | $4.00B | -1.4% | +46.1% |
| Q3 2023 | $4.06B | +25.0% | +63.6% |
| Q2 2023 | $3.25B | +106.5% | +45.5% |
| Q1 2023 | $1.57B | -42.6% | +402.6% |
| Q4 2022 | $2.74B | +10.4% | +94.0% |
| Q3 2022 | $2.48B | +11.1% | +42.6% |
| Q2 2022 | $2.23B | +613.4% | +5.4% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc., a global enterprise founded in 1925 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois (having previously operated as Caterpillar Tractor Co. until its rebranding in 1986), is a premier manufacturer and vendor of heavy construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas power units, and industrial gas turbines across the world. The company's extensive offerings are organized into several operational divisions: Construction Industries: This segment delivers a broad spectrum of machinery for construction projects, including asphalt pavers, versatile backhoe and skid steer loaders, various sizes of excavators (from compact to heavy-duty), compactors, road-building equipment like cold planers and motorgraders, pipelayers, site preparation tractors, telehandlers, and utility vehicles, alongside a range of wheel loaders and track-type equipment. Resource Industries: Dedicated to the mining sector, this division supplies powerful equipment such as electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, specialized hard rock vehicles, and a diverse fleet of mining, off-highway, and articulated trucks. It also offers longwall miners, wheel dozers, fleet management systems, autonomous vehicle solutions, crucial machinery components, selected work tools, and comprehensive safety and performance solutions for mining operations. Energy & Transportation: This segment focuses on power generation and propulsion systems. It provides reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated power solutions, industrial turbines and associated services, remanufactured engines and parts, centrifugal gas compressors, and diesel-electric locomotives with related components and services. These products serve critical sectors including marine, oil and gas, industrial applications, and electric power generation. Financial Products: This segment supports customers with a variety of financial services, such as operating and finance leases, installment sale agreements, working capital loans, and wholesale financing schemes. It also offers insurance and risk management products tailored for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. All Other: This encompassing segment is responsible for manufacturing essential consumables and components like filters, fluids, undercarriage parts, and ground engaging tools.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO
- Joseph E. Creed