Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 5.54 (exp. 4.65), Revenue 17.4bln (exp. 16.53bln)
Caterpillar’s Q1 earnings exceeded expectations with a notable beat on adjusted EPS and revenue, signaling strong demand growth despite a slight decline in operating margins.
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 3.48 (exp. 3.22), Revenue 4.45bln (exp. 4.46bln)
Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS -1.28 (exp. -1.47), Revenue 16.29bln (exp. 15.85bln), Keytruda sales 8bln (exp. 7.62bln)
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 5.54 (exp. 4.65), Revenue 17.4bln (exp. 16.53bln)
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- Operating margin 17.7% (prev. 18.1% Q/Q).
- Adj. op. profit margin 18% (prev. 18.3%)
Caterpillar Q1 Retail Statistics:
- Total +14%
Construction Industries
- Asia/Pacific 0% (prev. -2%)
- EAME -2% (prev. -1%)
- Latin America +4% (prev. +6%)
- North America +12% (prev. +18%)
- World +7% (prev. +11%)
Commmentary
- Unfavorable manufacturing costs largely reflected the impact of higher tariff costs.
- 2030 growth targets, anticipating enterprise sales and revenue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6-9%.
- Expects its 2026 adjusted operating profit margin to remain near the lower end of its annual target range, including the impact of tariff costs.
The growth in retail statistics, particularly in North America, may indicate robust construction sector activity, though increasing tariff costs pose challenges. Overall, while the outlook remains positive with long-term growth targets, the impact of rising costs suggests a cautious approach in near-term profitability expectations.
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