Company / Net Income
Caterpillar Inc. Net Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Net Income
$8.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$6.5B / $10.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-17.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 359
Industrials
What the data says
Among 359 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 1% for net income. Net Income has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$59M in FY2018 to $10.8B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$8.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +24.2%. Ranks 2nd among 359 companies in Industrials.
Declined from $10.3B to $8.9B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Net Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +9.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +24.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in IndustrialsTop 1% of 359This company $8.9B Sector average $542.3M
▼
+1537.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +24.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, net income decreased 17.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 359 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak net income was recorded in FY2024.
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 | Net IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.9B | -17.7% |
| FY2024 | $10.8B | +4.4% |
| FY2023 | $10.3B | +54.1% |
| FY2022 | $6.7B | +3.2% |
| FY2021 | $6.5B | +116.2% |
| FY2020 | $3.0B | +295.7% |
| FY2019 | $759.0M | +1386.4% |
| FY2018 | -$59.0M | -107.8% |
| FY2017 | $759.0M | +1386.4% |
| FY2016 | -$59.0M | -102.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026