CLAIM #13794 · CAT (CAT) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 30, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“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.”
Joe Creed · CEO
How to check this claim
Look at: Full-year adjusted operating profit margin relative to the company's disclosed target range
It came true if: Adjusted operating profit margin at or near the midpoint of the target range (within the middle third of the stated range), rather than remaining near the bottom
Where: Company earnings release / 10-K adjusted operating profit margin disclosure and management commentary on Q4 2026 call
In context
“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 power generation and oil and gas. We anticipate growth in power generation for both reciprocating engines and turbines, driven by increasing energy demand to support data center build-out related to cloud computing and generative AI. We continue to see demand for prime power trend higher as data center customers look for alternative power solutions to keep pace with their growth. Oil and gas expect moderate growth for the year. Reciprocating engine sales are expected to incre”
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SEC filings for CAT ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.