Caterpillar Inc. Reports Q2 2026 Results, Furnishes Retail Sales Update

What Happened
Caterpillar Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 in a press release dated August 4, 2026 (filed as an 8-K). The company also furnished supplemental retail sales information covering machine retail sales to end users and power systems (including engines, turbines and locomotives) retail sales to end users and OEMs.

Key Details

• Filing date: August 4, 2026; reporting quarter: ended June 30, 2026.
• Item 2.02: Press release reporting the company’s quarterly financial results (attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure furnishing supplemental retail sales statistics for machines and power systems (attached as Exhibit 99.2).
• Item 9.01: Exhibits include 99.1 (press release), 99.2 (retail statistics) and 104 (cover page in Inline XBRL). Report signed by Derek Owens, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.

Why It Matters
Investors should read the attached press release for the company’s reported earnings, revenue and any commentary on guidance or market conditions. The furnished retail sales data provides near-term visibility into end-market demand for Caterpillar’s machines and power systems, which can influence sales trends, revenue expectations and supply-chain visibility. The Regulation FD disclosure means this information was broadly released to the public rather than provided selectively.