Cat Financial Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Results

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Cat Financial reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenues of $888 million, up 5% from Q3 2023. Profit increased 40% to $137 million, driven by lower provision for credit losses. Retail new business volume grew 17% to $3.40 billion, primarily in Mining and North America. Portfolio quality improved with past dues at 1.74%, down from 1.96% year-over-year. The allowance for credit losses was $255 million (0.87% of finance receivables), compared to $331 million (1.18%) at year-end 2023.

Positive

• Revenue increased 5% YoY to $888 million
• Profit grew 40% YoY to $137 million
• Retail new business volume up 17% to $3.40 billion
• Past due payments improved to 1.74% from 1.96% YoY
• Lower allowance for credit losses at 0.87% vs 1.18% at year-end 2023

Negative

• Write-offs increased to $27 million from $9 million YoY
• Nine-month profit decreased to $241 million from $397 million YoY
• Nine-month profit before taxes declined by $186 million YoY

Insights

Financial Analyst

Cat Financial's Q3 results demonstrate robust performance with notable improvements across key metrics. $888 million in revenue marks a 5% YoY increase, driven by higher earning assets and financing rates. The 40% jump in profit to $137 million is particularly impressive, though partly influenced by tax benefits.

The standout metric is the 17% growth in retail new business volume to $3.40 billion, indicating strong demand in Mining and North America segments. Credit quality remains excellent with past dues decreasing to 1.74%, while the allowance for credit losses ratio improved to 0.87% from 1.18% at year-end 2023.

However, the nine-month performance shows some pressure with profit before taxes down $186 million YoY, suggesting some headwinds in earlier quarters. The increased write-offs of $27 million versus $9 million last year warrant monitoring but aren't concerning given the strong overall portfolio performance.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cat Financial reported third-quarter 2024 revenues of $888 million, an increase of $42 million, or 5%, compared with $846 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in revenues was primarily due to a favorable impact from higher average earning assets of $34 million and a favorable impact from higher average financing rates of $23 million. Third-quarter 2024 profit was $137 million, an increase of $39 million, or 40%, compared with $98 million profit in the third quarter of 2023.

Third-quarter 2024 profit before income taxes was $182 million, an increase of $12 million, or 7%, compared with $170 million profit in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to lower provision for credit losses of $16 million.

The provision for income taxes for the third quarter of 2024 was $45 million compared with $72 million for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was due to a discrete tax expense of $27 million recorded in the third quarter of 2023 for the repatriation of non-U.S. earnings and the change in the reinvestment position of a non-U.S. subsidiary.

During the third quarter of 2024, retail new business volume was $3.40 billion, an increase of $502 million, or 17%, compared with $2.89 billion in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher volume in Mining and North America.

At the end of the third quarter of 2024, past dues were 1.74%, compared with 1.96% at the end of the third quarter of 2023. Write-offs, net of recoveries, were $27 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared with $9 million for the third quarter of 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the allowance for credit losses totaled $255 million, or 0.87% of finance receivables, compared with $254 million, or 0.89% of finance receivables at June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses at year-end 2023 was $331 million, or 1.18% of finance receivables.

"Cat Financial delivered another quarter of strong results. Our portfolio continues to perform well with past dues remaining at historical lows," said Dave Walton, President of Cat Financial and Senior Vice President with responsibility for the Financial Products Division of Caterpillar Inc. "The Cat Financial team remains focused on executing our strategy and providing financial services solutions to support Caterpillar customers and dealers."

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar, the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Cat Financial provides a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS:

THIRD-QUARTER 2024 VS. THIRD-QUARTER 2023 (ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, EXCEPT TOTAL ASSETS) (Millions of dollars)
	2024		2023		CHANGE
Revenues	$         888		$         846		$           42
Profit Before Income Taxes	$         182		$         170		$           12
Profit (excluding profit attributable to noncontrolling interests)	$         137		$           98		$           39
Retail New Business Volume	$      3,396		$      2,894		$         502
Total Assets at September 30 and December 31, respectively	$    34,326		$    33,112		$      1,214
NINE MONTHS 2024 VS. NINE MONTHS 2023 (ENDED SEPTEMBER 30) (Millions of dollars)
	2024		2023		CHANGE
Revenues	$      2,606		$      2,407		$        199
Profit Before Income Taxes	$         393		$         579		$       (186)
Profit (excluding profit attributable to noncontrolling interests)	$         241		$         397		$       (156)
Retail New Business Volume	$      9,550		$      8,510		$     1,040

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release relate to future events and expectations and are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "estimate," "will be," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "intend," "could," "should" or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our outlook, projections, forecasts or trend descriptions. These statements do not guarantee future performance and speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.

Cat Financial's actual results may differ materially from those described or implied in our forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) disruptions or volatility in global financial markets limiting our sources of liquidity or the liquidity of our customers, dealers and suppliers; (ii) failure to maintain our credit ratings and potential resulting increases to our cost of borrowing and adverse effects on our cost of funds, liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets; (iii) changes in interest rates, currency fluctuations or market liquidity conditions; (iv) an increase in delinquencies, repossessions or net losses of our customers; (v) residual values of leased equipment; (vi) our compliance with financial and other restrictive covenants in debt agreements; (vii) government monetary or fiscal policies; (viii) political and economic risks, commercial instability and events beyond our control in the countries in which we operate; (ix) demand for Caterpillar products; (x) marketing, operational or administrative support received from Caterpillar; (xi) our ability to develop, produce and market quality products that meet our customers' needs; (xii) information technology security threats and computer crime; (xiii) alleged or actual violations of trade or anti-corruption laws and regulations; (xiv) new regulations or changes in financial services regulations; (xv) additional tax expense or exposure; (xvi) changes in accounting guidance; (xvii) catastrophic events, including global pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; and (xviii) other factors described in more detail in Cat Financial's Forms 10-Q, 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SOURCE Cat Financial

FAQ

What was Cat Financial's (CAT) Q3 2024 revenue?

Cat Financial reported Q3 2024 revenues of $888 million, an increase of $42 million or 5% compared to Q3 2023.

How much did Cat Financial's (CAT) retail new business volume grow in Q3 2024?

Retail new business volume increased by $502 million or 17% to $3.40 billion in Q3 2024, primarily driven by higher volume in Mining and North America.

What was Cat Financial's (CAT) credit loss allowance as of September 30, 2024?

The allowance for credit losses was $255 million, or 0.87% of finance receivables, as of September 30, 2024.

How did Cat Financial's (CAT) past due payments perform in Q3 2024?

Past dues improved to 1.74% at the end of Q3 2024, compared with 1.96% at the end of Q3 2023.