CLAIM #13845 · CAT (CAT) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 30, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2030
“We now anticipate MP&E CapEx spend to average approximately 4% to 5% of MP&E sales through 2030.”
Kyle Epley · CFO
How to check this claim
Look at: MP&E segment CapEx as a percentage of MP&E segment sales, averaged annually
It came true if: Average annual MP&E CapEx / MP&E sales between 4.0% and 5.0% over the period through 2030
Where: Company segment disclosures (10-K MP&E CapEx and sales figures / investor presentations)
In context
“ection 232 guidance have a roughly neutral effect, and we are not currently in any IEEPA-related refunds as a result of the Supreme Court's decision. Moving on. We continue to expect restructuring costs of approximately $300 million to $350 million in 2026. And our anticipated global estimated annual effective tax rate remains approximately 23% for '26, excluding discrete items. We now anticipate MP&E free cash flow will be higher than the $9.5 billion last year, an improvement versus our expectations last quarter, reflecting our improved outlook. While our CapEx forecast for 2026 remains approximately $3.5 billion. As Joe discussed, we are increasing our large reciprocating engine capacity from 2x to nearly 3x 2024 levels with additional CapEx spend occurring primarily from 2027 to 2029. We now anticipate MP&E CapEx spend to average approximately 4% to 5% of MP&E sales through 2030. Capital spend for our large engine capacity expansion is supported by strong demand signals and confidence in a positive cash payback by the end of the day. We believe these investments will support future absolute OPACC dollar growth. which is our definition of winning. So now turning to Slide 18. Let me summarize. We delivered a strong start to the year with better than expected earnings. In this dynamic operating environment, we now anticipate higher sales and revenues growth in '26 compared to a quarter ago. We will remain disciplined and measured in our strategic investments while maintaining our strong balance sheet and we will continue to return substantially all of our MP&E free cash flow to our shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Finally, we will continue to exe”
Verify independently
SEC filings for CAT ↗ · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.