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<p class="has-drop-cap">Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/caterpillar-reports-third-quarter-2024-results-302291382.html#:~:text=Sales%20and%20revenues%20for%20the,the%20third%20quarter%20of%202023." class="deco-link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">reported</a> its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting a decrease in sales and revenues compared to the same period last year. The company recorded sales and revenues of $16.1 billion, marking a 4% decline from $16.8 billion in the third quarter of 2023.</p> 
<p>This reduction was primarily attributed to a lower sales volume, particularly in the Construction Industries and Resource Industries segments. Despite this downturn, the Energy &amp; Transportation segment saw an increase in sales, which helped offset some of the declines in other areas.</p> 
<p>The company’s operating profit for the third quarter was $3.147 billion, down 9% from $3.449 billion in the previous year. This decrease was mainly due to the impact of lower sales volume, which was partially offset by favorable price realization. The profit per share stood at $5.06, compared to $5.45 in the third quarter of 2023.</p> 
<p>Adjusted profit per share was $5.17, slightly lower than the $5.52 reported in the previous year. Caterpillar also highlighted its robust operating cash flow of $3.6 billion for the quarter, with $1.5 billion allocated towards share repurchases and dividends.</p> 
<h3 id="cat-reports-5-06-eps-5-17-adj-and-revenue-of-16-1-billion-in-third-quarter">CAT Reports $5.06 EPS ($5.17 Adj.) and Revenue of $16.1 Billion in Third Quarter</h3> 
<p>Analysts had anticipated earnings per share (<a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">EPS</a>) of $5.35 and revenue of $16.37 billion. However, the company reported an EPS of $5.06 and revenue of $16.1 billion. </p> 
<p>The shortfall in earnings was attributed to a combination of lower sales volume and a tighter operating profit margin, which decreased from 20.5% in the third quarter of 2023 to 19.5% in 2024. Adjusted operating profit margin also saw a decline from 20.8% to 20.0%.</p> 
<p>The decrease in sales was primarily driven by lower equipment sales to end users and changes in dealer inventories, which increased less this year compared to the previous year. By segment, the Construction Industries and Resource Industries experienced significant declines in sales and profits, while the Energy &amp; Transportation segment reported growth. </p> 
<p>Despite these challenges, the Financial Products segment showed a positive trend with a 6% increase in revenues and a 21% rise in segment profit.</p> 
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<h3 id="cat-guidance-and-future-outlook">CAT Guidance and Future Outlook</h3> 
<p>Looking ahead, Caterpillar provided guidance for the remainder of 2024, reflecting cautious optimism amid ongoing market challenges. The company emphasized its focus on maintaining strong operational performance and cash flow generation. </p> 
<p>Caterpillar plans to continue leveraging its diverse end markets to drive growth, particularly in the Energy &amp; Transportation segment, which has shown resilience and growth potential. The company also aims to manage costs effectively and enhance its operational efficiency to navigate the current economic landscape.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> 
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