Annual Operating Margin
16.50%4.38%-20.98%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CAT annual operating margin is 16.50%, down -20.98% on
- Historical Performance
- CAT annual operating margin is up +7.49% over the past 3 years, up +38.31% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CAT annual operating margin is currently -20.98% below its historical high of 20.88% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CAT annual operating margin is +7.49% above its 3-year low of 15.35% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- CAT annual operating margin is higher than 80.32% of companies in Industrials sector
Operating Margin Chart
SUGGESTED SERIES
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Operating Margin | 16.50% | -21.0% | +7.5% | +38.3% | +71.5% | |
| Quarterly Operating Margin | 17.95% | -2.1% | -14.8% | +14.2% | +27.7% | |
| Price | $902.30 | +158.1% | +330.6% | +272.5% | +748.6% | |
| PE Ratio | 44.89 | +163.4% | +190.0% | +16.0% | +137.3% | |
| Annual Revenue | $67.59B | +4.3% | +13.7% | +61.9% | +58.7% | |
| Annual Operating Profit | $11.15B | -17.6% | +22.2% | +123.9% | +172.3% | |
| Annual Gross Margin | 31.78% | -12.5% | +11.1% | +16.0% | +26.9% | |
| Annual Net Margin | 13.14% | -21.1% | +16.5% | +82.8% | +102.8% |
Operating Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 20.88% | -21.0% | |
| 5Y | 20.88% | -21.0% | |
| All | 20.88% | -21.0% |
Operating Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 15.35% | N/A | +7.5% |
| 5Y | 11.93% | N/A | +38.3% |
| All | -5.72% | +388.5% |
Operating Margin History
FAQ
What is the current annual operating margin of CAT?
As of today, CAT annual operating margin is 16.50%
What is 1-year change in CAT annual operating margin?
CAT annual operating margin is down -20.98% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in CAT annual operating margin?
CAT annual operating margin is up +7.49% over the past 3 years
How far is CAT annual operating margin from its all-time high?
CAT annual operating margin is currently -20.98% below its historical high of 20.88% set on December 31, 2024
How does CAT annual operating margin rank versus sector peers?
CAT annual operating margin is higher than 80.32% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for CAT has not been scheduled
Quarterly Operating Margin
17.95%2.38%+15.29%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, CAT quarterly operating margin is 17.95%, up +15.29% on
- Historical Performance
- CAT quarterly operating margin is down -2.07% year-over-year, down -14.81% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- CAT quarterly operating margin is currently -19.90% below its historical high of 22.41% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- CAT quarterly operating margin is +15.29% above its 3-year low of 15.57% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- CAT quarterly operating margin is higher than 82.12% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Operating Margin | 17.95% | +15.3% | -2.1% | -14.8% | +14.2% | |
| Annual Operating Margin | 16.50% | – | -21.0% | +7.5% | +38.3% | |
| Price | $902.30 | +16.6% | +158.1% | +330.6% | +272.5% | |
| PE Ratio | 44.89 | +9.2% | +163.4% | +190.0% | +16.0% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $17.42B | -9.0% | +22.2% | +9.8% | +46.3% | |
| Quarterly Operating Profit | $3.09B | +3.6% | +18.1% | -7.7% | +64.9% | |
| Quarterly Gross Margin | 33.13% | +10.9% | -5.0% | -5.4% | +5.1% | |
| Quarterly Net Margin | 14.63% | +16.6% | +4.0% | +19.5% | +13.7% |
Quarterly Operating Margin Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 18.33% | N/A | -2.1% |
| 3Y | 22.41% | -19.9% | |
| 5Y | 22.41% | -19.9% | |
| All | 22.41% | -19.9% |
Quarterly Operating Margin Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 15.57% | +15.3% | |
| 3Y | 15.57% | +15.3% | |
| 5Y | 11.43% | +57.0% | |
| All | -304.17% | +105.9% |
Quarterly Operating Margin History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly operating margin of CAT?
As of today, CAT quarterly operating margin is 17.95%
What is CAT quarterly operating margin most recent change?
CAT quarterly operating margin was up +15.29% on March 31, 2026
What is 1-year change in CAT quarterly operating margin?
CAT quarterly operating margin is down -2.07% year-over-year
How far is CAT quarterly operating margin from its all-time high?
CAT quarterly operating margin is currently -19.90% below its historical high of 22.41% set on June 30, 2024
How does CAT quarterly operating margin rank versus sector peers?
CAT quarterly operating margin is higher than 82.12% of companies in Industrials sector
When is CAT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for CAT is on
Operating Margin Formula
Operating Profit Margin = Operating Profit
Revenue × 100%
Revenue × 100%
Data Sources & References
- CAT Official Website www.caterpillar.com
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18230/000001823026000003/0000018230-26-000003-index.htm
- CAT Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/CAT
- CAT Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/cat