CLAIM #13793 · CAT (CAT) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 30, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“Adjusted operating profit margin is estimated to remain near the bottom of the target range corresponding to the now higher top line expectations.”
Joe Creed · CEO
How to check this claim
Look at: Full-year 2026 adjusted operating profit margin
It came true if: Falls within the low end (bottom quartile) of the company's disclosed operating profit margin target range corresponding to full-year sales and revenues actually achieved
Where: Company earnings release / 10-K full-year results and management's disclosed operating margin target range framework
In context
“time. We now anticipate low double-digit growth for full year 2026 sales and revenues. The increased outlook is driven by resilient end markets and solid execution by our team. Notably, we're tracking ahead of our lending capacity expansion plans for the year. Order rates are very strong across a wide range of products, driving backlog growth in all 3 primary segments. We also expect growth in services revenues for the full year. As a result, we anticipate stronger growth across all 3 primary segments compared to the outlook we gave during our last earnings call. With the improved sales and revenues outlook, full year adjusted operating profit margin will be higher than we expected in January. As a reminder, our operating profit margin target range is progressive with sales and revenues. Adjusted operating profit margin is estimated to remain near the bottom of the target range corresponding to the now higher top line expectations. Our full year margin expectation reflects the strategic investments we're making to execute our growth strategy as well as the ongoing impact of tariffs. The situation around tariffs remain fluid, while we continue to execute our mitigation plans. Kyle will discuss our revised estimate for tariffs in more detail. I remain confident that we'll manage the impact of tariffs over time as we aim to operate around the midpoint of our adjusted operating profit margin target range. We're also increasing our MP&E free cash flow expectations to be higher than 2025, reflecting our improved outlook and strong top line growth. To further support our outlook, I'll discuss our key end markets starting in Energy. The 2026 outlook remains positive. Robust backlog was driven by continued momentum in both p”
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SEC filings for CAT ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.