Company / Capital Expenditures
Caterpillar Inc. Capital Expenditures History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Expenditures
$2.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.1B / $2.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+41.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 337
Industrials
What the data says
Among 337 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 3% for capital expenditures. Capital Expenditures has increased for 6 consecutive years, from $898M in FY2019 to $2.8B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +23.6%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $1.6B to $2.8B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Capital Expenditures over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +29.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +23.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 3% in IndustrialsTop 3% of 337This company $2.8B Sector average $298.2M
▼
+846.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Caterpillar Inc.'s capital expenditures has grown for 6 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +23.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital expenditures increased 41.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #10 out of 337 companies in the Industrials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 44.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital ExpendituresValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.8B | +41.9% |
| FY2024 | $2.0B | +24.5% |
| FY2023 | $1.6B | +23.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.3B | +18.6% |
| FY2021 | $1.1B | +11.8% |
| FY2020 | $978.0M | +8.9% |
| FY2019 | $898.0M | -19.0% |
| FY2018 | $1.1B | +23.5% |
| FY2017 | $898.0M | -19.0% |
| FY2016 | $1.1B | -20.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026