Caterpillar at a Glance

Data based on year-end 2025

Who We Are

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

For 100 years, we’ve been building a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. 

 

 

Quick Facts:

  • Founded: 1925 
  • Corporate Headquarters: Irving, Texas, U.S.
  • Stock Symbol: CAT
  • Year-end 2025 Sales & Revenues: $67.6B

 

 
 

Our Strategy & Purpose

We are driving growth through a commitment to commercial excellence, advanced technology and transforming how we work. We’re guided by Our Values in Action and foundation of Operational Excellence.

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We’ve built a better, more sustainable world through our engineering excellence, technological advancements, a global dealer network, and strong customer partnerships.  We do this to solve our customers’ toughest challenges.

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What We Do

Caterpillar operates through three business segments – Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries — supported by enterprise teams including Distribution, Technology & Digital, Corporate Services and Cat Financial.

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  • Construction Industries: Equipment and solutions for building and maintaining infrastructure​
  • Power & Energy: Power systems and solutions that generate energy and move people and goods​
  • Resource Industries: Equipment and technology supporting mining and rail services

Products & Services

Our customers can be found in virtually every corner of the earth, and we realize our success comes directly from helping them succeed.

By integrating advanced technology into our solutions, we help our customers improve productivity, safety and efficiency. Our solutions are designed from the start with digital and technology integration, helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and build what’s next.

 

~2.2M
active construction machines globally

~11B+
metric tonnes moved autonomously with zero lost-time injuries

31M
engines built

>1.6M
connected and reporting assets

Our Brands

Caterpillar Inc. brands include offerings of machines, engines, components, services and solutions to meet the unique needs of a variety of industries and customers around the world. Cat® is our flagship brand of products and services. Other brands include Progress Rail, Solar Turbines, Perkins and SEM.

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Backhoe loader and person holding key
Backhoe loader and person holding key

Building What the World Needs

Construction, mining, energy and rail. The industries we serve are essential in our modern world.

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Construction equipment building airport
Construction equipment building airport

The Caterpillar Community

There are big jobs to be done worldwide — building critical infrastructure, bolstering local economies, meeting energy demand — and that work is powered by our people creating sustainable, world-changing solutions that impact lives around the globe. 

Our global footprint includes primary manufacturing, engineering, logistics, research and development (R&D), and dealer support capabilities in about 140 locations in 24 countries.

 


118,000

Global Full-Time
Employees

 


148 

Independently Owned
Cat® Dealers
Serving ~190 Countries
 


~30,000

Supplier Codes
Located in ~100 Countries


 

History

The history of Caterpillar is all about doing: creating, building, problem solving, innovating, testing, servicing and improving. Our equipment is iconic and so are the projects we’ve helped support.

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Service truck outside Caterpillar building
Service truck outside Caterpillar building

Our Values in Action

At Caterpillar, we live Our Values in Action every day, defining not only what we do, but how we do it. Our responsibility extends beyond compliance; the Code of Conduct defines Our Values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Commitment and provides direction on implementing them in our daily work.

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Corporate Responsibility

As a proactive community member, we take seriously our responsibility to give back to the communities in which we live and work.

Caterpillar’s philanthropic strategy is focused on shared value—strengthening communities, supporting resilience, and aligning social impact with business purpose. 

The company drives meaningful impact through initiatives that align with its global business strategy and through the Caterpillar Foundation.

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Children at school
Children at school