Company / R&D per Share
Caterpillar Inc. R&D per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D per Share
$4.30
FY2025
5-year range
$3.15 / $4.41
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 171
Industrials
What the data says
Among 171 Industrials companies, Caterpillar Inc. is in the top 9% for r&d per share. R&D per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.59 in FY2020 to $4.41 in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.30 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.6%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Remained stable around $4.30 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
R&D per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 9% in IndustrialsTop 9% of 171This company $4.30 Sector average $1.75
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+145.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, r&d per share decreased 2.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #16 out of 171 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak r&d per share was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest r&d per share in the period was in FY2020.
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 | R&D per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.30 | -2.4% |
| FY2024 | $4.41 | +4.4% |
| FY2023 | $4.22 | +20.1% |
| FY2022 | $3.51 | +11.7% |
| FY2021 | $3.15 | +21.2% |
| FY2020 | $2.59 | -15.8% |
| FY2019 | $3.08 | -2.4% |
| FY2018 | $3.16 | -0.1% |
| FY2017 | $3.16 | +3.5% |
| FY2016 | $3.06 | -8.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026