Company / Operating Income per Share
Caterpillar Inc. Operating Income per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income per Share
$22.33
FY2025
5-year range
$12.83 / $27.35
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-18.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 320
Industrials
What the data says
Among 320 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 6% for operating income per share. Operating Income per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.92 in FY2016 to $27.35 in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
22.33 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +21.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $25.96 to $22.33 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Income per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +21.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-97.3% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating income per share decreased 18.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 320 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak operating income per share was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest operating income 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 Income per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $22.33 | -18.4% |
| FY2024 | $27.35 | +5.4% |
| FY2023 | $25.96 | +69.6% |
| FY2022 | $15.31 | +19.3% |
| FY2021 | $12.83 | +53.7% |
| FY2020 | $8.35 | +11.9% |
| FY2019 | $7.46 | +276.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.98 | -74.1% |
| FY2017 | $7.66 | +299.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.92 | -67.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026