Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) beats Q3 FY2026 EPS consensus of $7.04 per share — earnings report October 29, 2026 before market open (confirmed by Caterpillar Investor Relations or Bloomberg by October 29, 2026, 12:00 PM ET)
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Published on 23. October 2026
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Predicted for 29. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Caterpillar has beaten EPS consensus in 7 of the last 8 quarters. Q3 FY2026 consensus stands at $7.04 per share with expected revenue of $20.76 billion (MarketBeat, October 23, 2026). US infrastructure projects (IIJA) are in the peak realization phase, and mining and energy demand remains robust. No Polymarket anchor available; calibrated at 70% based on historical beat rate. The only downside risk: further dealer inventory destocking in the mining segment.
Data basis for this prediction
- MarketBeat: CAT Q3 2026 Earnings Date + EPS-Konsens $7,04 (23. Oktober 2026)
- Pluang: Caterpillar Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Preview (Oktober 2026)
- US Census Bureau: Construction Spending September 2026 — Infrastrukturprojekte in Hochphase
- Alphastreet: CAT Quarterly Beat-/Miss-Analyse 2024–2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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