Caterpillar Corporation
NYSE: CAT
NYSE: CAT
Construction
With 2021 sales and revenues of $51.0 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
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Caterpillar Inc., often abbreviated as CAT, is an American multinational corporation specializing in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company's history can be traced back to the early 20th century.
Origins: The Caterpillar brand has its roots in two companies: Holt Manufacturing Company, founded by Benjamin Holt in 1883, and C.L. Best Gas Traction Company, founded by Clarence Leo Best in 1910. Both companies were involved in the production of tractors and other heavy equipment.
21st Century: Caterpillar continued to grow in the 21st century, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and expansion into emerging markets. The company has introduced new technologies, such as autonomous and remote-controlled machines, and has taken steps to reduce its environmental impact.
As of 2021, Caterpillar is one of the world's largest heavy equipment manufacturers and is ranked among the Fortune 500 companies. It has a global network of manufacturing facilities, dealerships, and service centers, serving customers in various industries such as construction, mining, oil and gas, forestry, and agriculture.
With 2021 sales and revenues of $51.0 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
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Cat Financial Reports First-Quarter 2026 Results — Canada NewsWire April 30, 2026
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https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2026/01/29/cat-financial-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/12/10/caterpillar-inc-maintains-dividend
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/12/01/caterpillar-raises-15-2-million-for-united-way-named-a-2025-leading-corporate
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/11/18/vertiv-and-caterpillar-announce-energy-optimization-collaboration-to-expand-end
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/11/04/caterpillar-to-highlight-strategic-plan-for-profitable-growth-to-extend-its
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/10/29/cat-financial-announces-third-quarter-2025-results
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/10/29/caterpillar-reports-third-quarter-2025-results
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/10/21/caterpillar-invests-in-u-s-manufacturing-and-future-workforce-skills-training
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/10/21/caterpillar-inc-to-offer-video-webcast-of-2025-investor-day
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/10/15/caterpillar-inc-to-announce-third-quarter-2025-financial-results-oct-29
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/10/12/caterpillar-inc-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-rpmglobal
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/10/06/caterpillar-inc-maintains-dividend
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/08/21/caterpillar-and-hunt-energy-company-l-p-sign-long-term-strategic-agreement-to
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/08/14/caterpillar-foundation-surpasses-1-billion-in-global-giving
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/08/07/joule-caterpillar-and-wheeler-announce-an-agreement-to-power-america-s-growing
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/08/05/cat-financial-announces-second-quarter-2025-results
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/08/05/caterpillar-reports-second-quarter-2025-results
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/07/22/caterpillar-inc-to-announce-second-quarter-2025-financial-results-aug-5
https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2025/06/23/caterpillar-inc-to-host-2025-investor-day-nov-4