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CLAIM #13798 · CAT (CAT) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 30, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026

Reciprocating engine sales are expected to increase, driven by strong demand in gas compression applications.

Joe Creed · CEO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2026 are reported

How to check this claim

Look at: Reciprocating engine sales (Energy & Transportation segment, gas compression-driven demand), fiscal year 2026 vs fiscal year 2025

It came true if: FY2026 reciprocating engine sales higher than FY2025 reported level

Where: Company segment disclosures / management commentary (10-K, Q4 2026 earnings call, investor presentations)

In context

r 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 increase, driven by strong demand in gas compression applications. Solar turbines oil and gas backlog remains healthy with continued solid order and inquiry activity. As a result, we anticipate another year of strong turbine sales. Services revenues in oil and gas are also expected to increase in the year. Demand for products in industrial applications is projected to grow modestly in 2026. For Construction Industries, we continue to expect full year sales to users growth, supported by strong order rates. Overall, the outlook for North America remains positive as sales to users are anticipated to grow versus last year. Construction spending remains at healthy levels supported by the IIJA with the remaining funds to be spent over the next few years. Also, investment in critical infrastructure programs and data centers is contributing to overall constructi

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SEC filings for CAT · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.