Caterpillar (CAT) Q2 Profit Falls 21%

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) reported Q2 FY2025 results on August 5, 2025, with GAAP revenue of $16.57 billion, exceeding expectations, but Adjusted profit per share at $4.72 fell short of the $4.89 forecast. Despite a 1% year-over-year revenue decline due to cost pressures, material margin declines, and new tariffs, the company continues to serve diverse industries globally with its extensive range of heavy machinery and financial products.

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