Earnings call briefThird-quarter 2026

Caterpillar now expects 2026 capital spending of about $3.3 billion

Caterpillar also now expects 2026 restructuring costs of about $300 million, on the low end of its prior range.

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Caterpillar said on its third-quarter call that its 2026 capital spending is now anticipated to be about $3.3 billion, down from a prior figure of $3.5 billion.

Chief Financial Officer Kyle Epley gave the capital spending and restructuring figures on the call.

Quotes from the call

“Our CapEx spend for 2026 is now anticipated to be about $3.3 billion, which is slightly below our prior expectations of $3.5 billion.”

Kyle Epley, Chief Financial Officer

Key facts from the call

2026 capital spending, now
About $3.3 billion
2026 capital spending, previous
$3.5 billion
2026 restructuring costs, now
About $300 million, on the low end of prior range

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Source: Caterpillar's third-quarter 2026 earnings call, October 29, 2026.

Written by GetSignal with AI from the company's earnings call.

Not investment advice.

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