Company / Gross Profit
Caterpillar Inc. Gross Profit History
FY2016-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Profit
$3.7B
FY2019
5-year range
-
FY2016-FY2019
Trend
+3.8%
vs FY2018
Sector context
#15 of 201
Industrials
What the data says
Among 201 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 7% for gross profit. Gross Profit has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $2.0B in FY2016 to $3.7B in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.7B in FY2019 with a 3-year CAGR of +23.9%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $2.4B to $3.7B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Gross Profit over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +23.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in IndustrialsTop 7% of 201This company $3.7B Sector average $1.3B
▼
+187.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Caterpillar Inc.'s gross profit has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 3-year CAGR of +23.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2019, gross profit increased 3.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #15 out of 201 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 | Gross ProfitValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | $3.7B | +3.8% |
| FY2018 | $3.6B | +51.1% |
| FY2017 | $2.4B | +21.1% |
| FY2016 | $2.0B | -37.2% |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026