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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) generates a steady flow of news that reflects its role in construction machinery manufacturing, mining equipment, power systems and industrial technology. On this page, readers can follow company announcements that range from leadership changes and strategic plans to developments in Industrial AI, autonomy and digital solutions such as the Cat AI Assistant.
Recent Caterpillar news has highlighted leadership transitions at the board and segment levels, including updates on the Chairman of the Board role and changes in the Construction Industries segment. These items provide insight into how the company structures its governance and segment leadership to support its global operations.
Caterpillar also issues news about technology collaborations and product-related initiatives. Examples include an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to equip construction, mining and power equipment with AI capabilities, and the launch of Cat AI Assistant as an AI-based solution that connects Caterpillar equipment and digital applications through a conversational interface. The company has showcased these developments at major events such as CES, where it has presented its vision for Industrial AI and autonomous machines.
In addition, Caterpillar news covers topics such as investor day presentations, dividend declarations and philanthropic activities through the Caterpillar Foundation, including United Way campaigns and workforce development grants. Together, these updates provide a view into Caterpillar's strategic direction, financial policies, community engagement and technology roadmap.
Investors, industry professionals and observers can use this news feed to monitor Caterpillar's announcements over time, track key themes such as AI, autonomy and power systems, and understand how the company communicates its priorities across its Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Power & Energy and Financial Products segments.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) will report first-quarter 2026 results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April 30, 2026. A real-time, listen-only teleconference and webcast for analysts and institutional investors begins at 7:30 a.m. CDT that day.
Supporting materials, the full release, transcript and replay will be available at investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results. The release will be furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K. Conference ID: 6824010. Toll-free dial-in: (800) 715-9871; international: +1 (646) 307-1963.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced that CFO Andrew Bonfield will retire effective Oct. 1, 2026. Kyle Epley is appointed CFO effective May 1, 2026, with Bonfield serving in an advisory role through Oct. 1, 2026. Bonfield cited eight years with the company and stewardship during record results, including a single-quarter record of $19.1 billion in Q4 2025.
The move replaces a decorated finance leader with an internal successor who has nearly three decades of Caterpillar experience and prior division CFO and controller roles.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) said its Board will maintain the quarterly cash dividend of $1.51 per share, payable May 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 20, 2026.
Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since formation, quarterly since 1933, and has increased annual dividends for 32 consecutive years; it is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index.
Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:CAT) executed a 5-year PPA for 120 MW (50% of a 240 MW order) with an investment-grade tech infrastructure subsidiary, with delivery starting late 2026 and commissioning in H1 2027. Atlas expects these assets to generate $50–55M of annualized Adjusted Free Cash Flow once operational.
The company updated Q1 2026 guidance to Adjusted EBITDA $26–30M after higher-than-expected Kermit maintenance, third-party sand purchases (~150k tons), and transient trucking and diesel cost spikes; Atlas expects Q2 Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $50M.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) appears in a market commentary highlighting five firms central to a U.S. rare‑earth revival across mining, metallization, magnet production and recycling. Key facts: USAR secured $3.1B combined funding; REalloys plans 600 tpa metallization and a 3,000–18,000 tpa magnet facility; CRML has a $1.5B JV and $120M EXIM support. The piece stresses supply risks ahead of 2027 U.S. procurement rules and growing circular recovery efforts from Apple and Microsoft.
Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE: AESI) executed a Global Framework Agreement with Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) to secure ~1.4 gigawatts of incremental power-generation assets with orders slated for 2027–2029. Atlas forecasts to own and operate ~2.0 GW by 2030 and committed ~$840 million in aggregate purchases.
The capacity will use CG260-16 and G3520 series gas generator sets for behind-the-meter and bridge-power deployments. Atlas will post a Long-Term Power Strategy investor presentation today on its IR site.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced global competitions and a workforce initiative to elevate skilled trades, naming Tom March the 2026 Global Dealer Technician Challenge champion and Brian Hayden the 2026 Global Operator Challenge world champion.
The company highlighted a projected need for more than 38,000 technicians by 2028, and launched the Building the Future Workforce Initiative including a five-year, $25 million innovation challenge beginning spring 2026 as part of a broader $100 million commitment.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) unveiled expanded AI, autonomy, rental and compact-equipment offerings at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 on March 2, 2026. Highlights include the Cat AI Assistant, the first autonomous soil compactor Cat CS12, Cat Compact for small contractors, refreshed Cat Rentals, new C3.6 and C13D engines, and enhanced service commitments.
Programs emphasize fleet connectivity via VisionLink, dealer support, next-day parts and two-day repairs, plus global operator and technician competitions.
ElevenEs completed a first closing of its Series B round with backing from Caterpillar Venture Capital and an affiliate of BST (HK), funding initial infrastructure and equipment for a planned 1 GWh LFP battery cell mega-factory in Subotica, Serbia.
Construction begins February 2026, first cell deliveries expected in 2027, facility ~25,000 m² and a >350-person workforce; ElevenEs will scale LFP Edge cells from pilot to mass production.
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) announced that CEO Joe Creed and Construction Industries Group President Rod Shurman will participate in a fireside chat at CONEXPO in Las Vegas on Thursday, March 5, 2026, beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. PST at Caesar's Palace.
A real-time video webcast and a secondary webcast will be available to the public. A transcript, audio and video will be posted afterward on the company's investor relations website. Phone call-in details and media/investor contacts are provided for participation.