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Cat Financial Q2 2026 earnings rise on higher revenue and profit

Aug 4, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Solid top-line growth, improved credit metrics, and strong retail volume suggest healthier financing conditions and potential support for CAT equipment sales; this could lift CAT valuation modestly in the near term.

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Cat Financial posted Q2 2026 revenues of $991M and profit of $145M, up 10% and 6% respectively. Retail new business volume rose 9% to $3.92B, with improving past-due rates and stable credit losses. The results underscore Cat Financial's role in supporting Caterpillar’s customers and dealers, potentially bolstering CAT demand and cash flow in the back half of 2026.

  • Q2 2026 Cat Financial revenues $991M, up 10% YoY; profit $145M, +6%.
  • Profit before tax $206M, +13% YoY, driven by higher earning assets.
  • Retail new business volume $3.92B, +9% YoY; broad segment strength.
  • Past dues 1.31% (6/30/26) vs 1.62% (6/30/25); write-offs $20M.
  • Tax rate 28% (2026) vs 25% (2025); geographic mix shift impacts taxes.

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