CATERPILLAR INC 8-K

What Happened
Caterpillar Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 via a press release dated January 29, 2026, which was furnished on Form 8-K (Item 2.02). At the same time, the company furnished supplemental retail sales information for machines and for power systems (engines, turbines, locomotives) to end users and OEMs under Regulation FD (Item 7.01). The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the retail statistics are attached as Exhibit 99.2 to the filing.

Key Details

• Filing date: January 29, 2026; quarter covered: ended December 31, 2025.
• Item 2.02: press release reporting quarterly financial results (Exhibit 99.1).
• Item 7.01: furnished retail sales data for machines and power systems to end users and OEMs (Exhibit 99.2).
• The 8-K was signed by Derek Owens, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.

Why It Matters
This filing is the company’s official release of its latest quarterly results and includes retail demand metrics that help investors gauge end-market activity for Caterpillar’s equipment and power-system businesses. The retail sales figures can provide insight into near-term revenue trends and order momentum, while the Regulation FD disclosure ensures the information was made broadly available to all investors. Review the attached press release and retail statistics for the specific financial figures and demand details.