Caterpillar recovered some of the ground it lost in 2020 after the pandemic brought construction to a near standstill worldwide. The company climbed five spots on the list this year, with 2021 revenue increasing 22% to $51 billion. Its profits increased dramatically as well, more than doubling. The gains reflected the pent-up demand for Caterpillar’s heavy machinery as construction projects picked up.
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Company Information
As of 2/1/2023
Country
U.S.
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Industry
Construction and Farm Machinery
CEO
D. James Umpleby III
Website
Company Type
Public
Ticker
CAT
Revenues ($M)
$59,427
Profits ($M)
$6,705
Market Value ($M)
$129,951
Employees
107,700
Figures are for fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2022. Market value as of Jan. 20, 2023. Sources: Bloomberg; S&P Global.
Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)
$ millions
% change
Revenues ($M)
$50,971
22.1%
Profits ($M)
$6,489
116.4%
Assets ($M)
$82,793
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Total Stockholder Equity ($M)
$16,484
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Profit Ratios
Profit as % of Revenues
12.7%
Profits as % of Assets
7.8%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity
39.4%
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
Earnings Per Share ($)
12
EPS % Change (from 2020)
116.7%
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate)
-
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate)
4.8%
Total Return
Total Return to Investors (2021)
15.9%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized)
20.5%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized)
11.7%
Caterpillar Rank History
Historical Data
| Year | Revenues ($M) | Profits ($M) | Assets ($M) | Total Stockholder Equity ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $41,748-22.4% | $2,998-50.8% | $78,324 | $15,331 |
| 2020 | $53,800-1.7% | $6,093-0.9% | $78,453 | $14,588 |
| 2019 | $54,72220.4% | $6,147715.3% | $78,509 | $14,039 |
| 2018 | $45,46218% | $754 | $76,962 | $13,697 |
| 2017 | $38,537-18% | $-67-103.2% | $74,704 | $13,137 |
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