Caterpillar Total Liabilities

Caterpillar's total liabilities stands at $83B as of June 2026. That compares with $72B in the prior-year period — up 16.1% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Caterpillar reported $83B in total liabilities versus $72B a year earlier — a 16.1% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $72B in the prior-year period — up 16.1% year over year. Sustained growth in total liabilities can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Caterpillar's total liabilities evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CAT next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Industrials, total liabilities is commonly used to spot outliers. Caterpillar's reading of $83B is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.