Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
Caterpillar Inc. Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$23.51
FY2025
5-year range
$13.43 / $25.80
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 349
Industrials
What the data says
Among 349 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 7% for operating cash flow per share. Operating Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $9.30 in FY2016 to $25.80 in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
23.51 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +15.2%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $25.80 to $23.51 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +16.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +15.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-95.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share decreased 6.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #24 out of 349 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow per share was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest operating cash flow per share in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Operating Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $23.51 | -6.7% |
| FY2024 | $25.18 | -2.4% |
| FY2023 | $25.80 | +71.5% |
| FY2022 | $15.04 | +12.0% |
| FY2021 | $13.43 | +15.8% |
| FY2020 | $11.60 | +21.5% |
| FY2019 | $9.55 | -0.7% |
| FY2018 | $9.61 | -1.9% |
| FY2017 | $9.80 | +5.3% |
| FY2016 | $9.30 | -11.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026