Caterpillar backlog hits $72 billion after Q2 2026 revenue tops $20.5 billion
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Caterpillar delivered record Q2'26 revenue of $20.5B (+24% YoY) with operating margin expanding to 20.9% (21.9% adjusted) and raised FY'26 sales growth guidance to mid-to-high teens. A record $72B order backlog (+92% YoY) improves near-term revenue visibility, with ~59% expected to ship within 12 months. Strong cash generation and shareholder returns reinforce momentum, supporting risk-on positioning in industrial cyclicals.
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Caterpillar reported second-quarter 2026 sales and revenue of $20.5 billion, up 24% year over year and the first time it has exceeded $20 billion in a single quarter. Its order backlog climbed to a record $72 billion, up $9 billion from the prior quarter and 92% from the second quarter of 2025. Operating margin rose to 20.9% and the adjusted margin improved to 21.9%. The stock has gained 101.8% over the past 52 weeks and trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 35.25 times versus 21.49 times for the broader industrials sector.
