CLAIM #13801 · CAT (CAT) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 30, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
“Demand for products in industrial applications is projected to grow modestly in 2026.”
Joe Creed · CEO
How to check this claim
Look at: Industrial applications segment sales/revenue growth rate, full year 2026 vs 2025
It came true if: Full year 2026 industrial applications revenue growth between 0% and 5%
Where: Company segment disclosures (10-K / earnings release / investor presentation)
In context
“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 construction spending levels. Dealer rental fleet loading and rental revenue are both projected to increase compared to 2025. In EAME, Europe is expected to remain stable, supported by nonresidential construction and construction activity in Africa is projected to remain strong. While softening in the Middle East is anticipated, as of”
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SEC filings for CAT ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.