By William Collins, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, October 29, 2025. Article no 1864
Caterpillar’s stock jumped 12.5% on October 29, closing at about $590.03, up $65.55 from the previous close of $524.47.
This significant gain followed the company’s impressive Q3 earnings report, which featured record revenue of $17.64 billion, beating analyst expectations of $16.77 billion.
The stock’s day range was between $558.00 and $596.21, reaching a new yearly high. Caterpillar’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 30.07 with earnings per share of $19.62, reflecting strong financial performance and investor confidence.
Caterpillar’s beat came despite a 3% year-over-year decline in operating income ($3.052 billion) and margin compression that investors will need to monitor closely going forward.
Margins and Costs Tell a Different Story
Operating margin contracted to 17.3% from 19.5% in the year-ago quarter, a 220 basis point decline that deserves attention. Unfavorable manufacturing costs and higher selling, general and administrative expenses pressured profitability. Tariff impacts also weighed on results, a headwind that could persist depending on trade policy developments. The effective tax rate rose as well, adding another drag on bottom-line performance.
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Caterpillar Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. The company has a global presence, with production facilities and customers on every continent
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