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CAT - Caterpillar Inc (CAT) has a earnings per share of $5.54, up 30.4% over the past year.
Latest EPS (Actual)
$5.54
Beat Rate
50.0%
Most Recent
Beat
| Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Result | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | $4.64 | $5.54 | Beat | +19.40% |
| Jan 2026 | $4.71 | $5.16 | Beat | +9.55% |
| Oct 2025 | $4.52 | $4.95 | Beat | +9.51% |
| Aug 2025 | $4.90 | $4.72 | Meet | -3.67% |
| Apr 2025 | $4.34 | $4.25 | Meet | -2.07% |
| Jan 2025 | $5.03 | $5.14 | Meet | +2.19% |
| Oct 2024 | $5.35 | $5.17 | Meet | -3.36% |
| Aug 2024 | $5.54 | $5.99 | Beat | +8.12% |
Earnings per share (EPS) is a company's net profit divided by its number of outstanding shares. It shows how much profit is attributable to each share and is one of the most closely watched gauges of profitability.