Caterpillar Gross Profit

The latest gross profit for CAT is $25B as of June 2026. That compares with $22B in the prior-year period — up 16.8% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of $120B. Investors often review this figure alongside Caterpillar's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, CAT's gross profit moved from $22B to $25B — a 16.8% year-over-year increase. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Caterpillar's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Industrials companies, CAT currently prints $25B for gross profit, while the sector average sits near $120B. That is roughly 78.3% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Caterpillar's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A gross profit figure of $25B for CAT is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Industrials average is about $120B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting CAT's gross profit ($25B), review year-over-year change from $22B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.