Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

Caterpillar Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

3 months ended:	Mar 31, 2025	Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Profit of consolidated and affiliated companies	2,003)	2,790)	2,463)	2,681)	2,854)	2,673)	2,793)	2,924)	1,942)	1,454)	2,040)	1,673)	1,537)	2,120)	1,428)	1,414)	1,531)	780)	671)	459)	1,093)
Depreciation and amortization	540)	555)	543)	531)	524)	545)	525)	542)	532)	558)	551)	553)	557)	586)	593)	587)	586)	617)	593)	608)	614)
Actuarial (gain) loss on pension and postretirement benefits	—)	(154)	—)	—)	—)	(97)	—)	—)	—)	(606)	—)	—)	—)	(833)	—)	—)	—)	438)	77)	122)	(254)
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes	(38)	(292)	(196)	(79)	(54)	(144)	(93)	(164)	(191)	(28)	(66)	(184)	(99)	(62)	(389)	(41)	109)	(36)	(6)	(52)	20)
(Gain) loss on divestiture	—)	—)	—)	228)	(64)	—)	—)	—)	572)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Goodwill impairment charge	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	925)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Other	78)	343)	116)	110)	(5)	170)	99)	(11)	117)	569)	83)	101)	(52)	114)	122)	84)	(104)	81)	245)	140)	534)
Receivables, trade and other	155)	(130)	215)	(164)	(81)	(118)	146)	(136)	(329)	(585)	82)	655)	(372)	(933)	17)	200)	(543)	(31)	297)	676)	500)
Inventories	(990)	367)	(138)	(204)	(439)	1,060)	136)	(157)	(1,403)	499)	(1,085)	(971)	(1,032)	(391)	(1,016)	(522)	(657)	105)	6)	396)	(541)
Accounts payable	401)	(186)	(75)	(224)	203)	(222)	(566)	(443)	477)	12)	359)	(25)	452)	809)	339)	160)	733)	694)	59)	(745)	90)
Accrued expenses	(198)	182)	(60)	107)	(38)	208)	207)	343)	38)	247)	150)	(6)	(74)	150)	24)	(62)	84)	(80)	(33)	(156)	(97)
Accrued wages, salaries and employee benefits	(1,144)	308)	385)	398)	(1,454)	486)	562)	388)	(950)	75)	460)	520)	(965)	173)	316)	427)	191)	3)	101)	74)	(722)
Customer advances	713)	(106)	135)	62)	279)	(436)	232)	(81)	365)	17)	237)	203)	311)	(5)	(10)	(9)	58)	(139)	15)	(118)	116)
Other assets, net	69)	(217)	100)	(40)	60)	(223)	47)	(26)	107)	(267)	(29)	(13)	99)	(235)	185)	(103)	56)	(186)	(8)	43)	(50)
Other liabilities, net	(300)	(67)	81)	(385)	267)	101)	(28)	70)	296)	(131)	(301)	(273)	(49)	(81)	131)	(17)	(116)	(174)	(283)	(56)	(173)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures	(1,294)	151)	643)	(450)	(1,203)	856)	736)	(42)	(1,399)	(133)	(127)	90)	(1,630)	(513)	(14)	74)	(194)	192)	154)	114)	(877)
Adjustments to reconcile profit to net cash provided by operating activities	(714)	603)	1,106)	340)	(802)	1,330)	1,267)	325)	(369)	1,285)	441)	560)	(1,224)	(708)	312)	704)	397)	1,292)	1,063)	932)	37)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,289)	3,393)	3,569)	3,021)	2,052)	4,003)	4,060)	3,249)	1,573)	2,739)	2,481)	2,233)	313)	1,412)	1,740)	2,118)	1,928)	2,072)	1,734)	1,391)	1,130)
Capital expenditures, excluding equipment leased to others	(710)	(703)	(444)	(341)	(500)	(536)	(378)	(261)	(422)	(428)	(282)	(240)	(346)	(420)	(254)	(167)	(252)	(292)	(214)	(167)	(305)
Expenditures for equipment leased to others	(208)	(334)	(279)	(378)	(236)	(318)	(403)	(446)	(328)	(280)	(335)	(355)	(333)	(365)	(333)	(429)	(252)	(332)	(279)	(283)	(243)
Proceeds from disposals of leased assets and property, plant and equipment	149)	181)	199)	187)	155)	218)	195)	184)	184)	164)	198)	199)	269)	388)	241)	327)	309)	222)	168)	166)	216)
Additions to finance receivables	(3,209)	(3,952)	(4,011)	(4,190)	(3,256)	(4,079)	(4,109)	(3,953)	(3,020)	(3,325)	(3,209)	(3,717)	(2,988)	(3,399)	(3,400)	(3,574)	(2,629)	(3,107)	(2,566)	(3,759)	(2,953)
Collections of finance receivables	3,049)	3,374)	3,491)	3,603)	3,140)	3,643)	3,632)	3,590)	3,169)	3,439)	3,219)	3,553)	2,966)	3,209)	3,641)	2,810)	2,770)	2,990)	2,855)	3,648)	3,153)
Proceeds from sale of finance receivables	7)	14)	32)	24)	13)	23)	11)	5)	24)	7)	29)	12)	9)	7)	17)	22)	5)	5)	6)	—)	31)
Investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(2)	(2)	—)	(32)	—)	(8)	(47)	(15)	(5)	(44)	(8)	(28)	(8)	(41)	(51)	(12)	(386)	(18)	(44)	(14)	(35)
Proceeds from sale of businesses and investments, net of cash sold	12)	6)	(6)	(103)	42)	10)	—)	—)	(14)	—)	—)	1)	—)	13)	(5)	—)	28)	12)	—)	13)	—)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of securities	923)	314)	267)	707)	1,867)	1,144)	284)	224)	239)	303)	876)	633)	571)	361)	148)	150)	126)	106)	88)	83)	68)
Investments in securities	(177)	(603)	(369)	(248)	(275)	(716)	(2,611)	(542)	(536)	(678)	(281)	(680)	(1,438)	(832)	(434)	(352)	(148)	(126)	(143)	(189)	(180)
Other, net	(9)	56)	80)	49)	8)	65)	(9)	15)	26)	(1)	(17)	47)	(15)	87)	55)	(15)	(48)	14)	(87)	(28)	35)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(175)	(1,649)	(1,040)	(722)	958)	(554)	(3,435)	(1,199)	(683)	(843)	190)	(575)	(1,313)	(992)	(375)	(1,240)	(477)	(526)	(216)	(530)	(213)
Dividends paid	(674)	(680)	(683)	(635)	(648)	(662)	(663)	(618)	(620)	(620)	(633)	(592)	(595)	(599)	(607)	(564)	(562)	(560)	(558)	(558)	(567)
Common stock issued, including treasury shares reissued	(64)	5)	7)	16)	(8)	(24)	58)	3)	(25)	49)	(2)	32)	(28)	13)	(1)	58)	65)	119)	120)	13)	(23)
Payments to purchase common stock	(3,660)	(640)	(782)	(1,820)	(4,455)	(2,766)	(380)	(1,429)	(400)	(921)	(1,385)	(1,104)	(820)	(1,046)	(1,371)	(251)	—)	—)	—)	(87)	(1,043)
Excise tax paid on purchases of common stock	—)	(40)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Machinery, Energy & Transportation	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	494)	—)	—)	1,976)	15)
Financial Products	2,633)	2,704)	3,428)	1,420)	2,731)	1,897)	3,061)	1,782)	1,517)	1,104)	1,555)	1,884)	2,131)	58)	2,025)	2,633)	1,779)	1,013)	3,259)	2,042)	2,126)
Proceeds from debt issued, original maturities greater than three months	2,633)	2,704)	3,428)	1,420)	2,731)	1,897)	3,061)	1,782)	1,517)	1,104)	1,555)	1,884)	2,131)	58)	2,025)	2,633)	2,273)	1,013)	3,259)	4,018)	2,141)
Machinery, Energy & Transportation	(27)	(11)	(7)	(1,008)	(6)	(7)	(4)	(5)	(90)	(5)	(7)	(7)	(6)	(9)	(8)	(1,258)	(644)	(8)	(6)	(6)	(6)
Financial Products	(1,770)	(2,443)	(1,638)	(2,639)	(1,564)	(1,852)	(2,152)	(823)	(1,385)	(2,434)	(1,036)	(2,852)	(1,381)	(1,167)	(2,646)	(1,821)	(2,243)	(1,440)	(2,154)	(2,157)	(2,460)
Payments on debt, original maturities greater than three months	(1,797)	(2,454)	(1,645)	(3,647)	(1,570)	(1,859)	(2,156)	(828)	(1,475)	(2,439)	(1,043)	(2,859)	(1,387)	(1,176)	(2,654)	(3,079)	(2,887)	(1,448)	(2,160)	(2,163)	(2,466)
Short-term borrowings, net, original maturities three months or less	(934)	680)	(1,535)	1,737)	(1,050)	381)	(1,320)	(303)	(103)	1,713)	(758)	463)	(1,016)	2,164)	(136)	(199)	1,659)	(666)	(1,661)	(437)	(40)
Other, net	—)	(1)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(9)	(1)	—)	—)	—)	(2)	—)	(2)	—)	—)	—)	(1)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(4,496)	(426)	(1,210)	(2,929)	(5,000)	(3,033)	(1,400)	(1,393)	(1,106)	(1,123)	(2,267)	(2,176)	(1,715)	(586)	(2,746)	(1,402)	546)	(1,542)	(1,000)	786)	(1,999)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	54)	(67)	(22)	13)	(30)	9)	(59)	(59)	(1)	(115)	(72)	9)	(16)	(20)	(12)	15)	(12)	43)	10)	14)	(80)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(3,328)	1,251)	1,297)	(617)	(2,020)	425)	(834)	598)	(217)	658)	332)	(509)	(2,731)	(186)	(1,393)	(509)	1,985)	47)	528)	1,661)	(1,162)

The financial data reveals several notable trends across the presented periods, highlighting variations in profitability, cash flows, asset management, and financing activities.

Profitability and Earnings: Profit of consolidated and affiliated companies shows significant volatility with a general upward trajectory over the later years, peaking notably in the quarters ending June and September 2023. Early 2020 results exhibit lower profits, reflecting fluctuations likely tied to external market or operational challenges, followed by recovery phases. Despite some declines in late 2024 and early 2025, the overall profit level remains elevated compared to the earliest periods.
Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization expenses remained relatively stable throughout the periods, with slight decreases towards the later dates, suggesting consistent investment in capital assets with controlled aging or disposal of assets.
Actuarial Gains and Losses on Pension and Postretirement Benefits: The actuarial results show sporadic gains and losses, with substantial negative values in certain periods (e.g., Dec 2020 and Dec 2021), indicating occasional significant adjustments in pension obligations impacting financial statements irregularly.
Provision for Deferred Income Taxes: Provisions exhibit volatility with periods of both benefits and charges, suggesting fluctuating deferred tax assets and liabilities are influenced by changes in tax regulations or profit composition.
Operating Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities mostly trends upward with pronounced spikes in mid-2023 and late 2023 quarters, indicating enhanced operating efficiency or improved collection cycles during these times. The early 2022 first quarter sees a remarkable dip, which is reversed in subsequent quarters.
Investing Activities: Capital expenditures excluding equipment leased to others demonstrate consistent investment, though with some spikes notably in late 2024 and 2025, possibly reflecting expansion or renewal activities. Corresponding proceeds from disposals are relatively stable, implying ongoing asset turnover. Investments in securities show variability with periods of substantial divestitures and reinvestments. The net cash used for investing activities fluctuates, reflecting dynamic portfolio and capital management strategies.
Financing Activities: There is significant variability in net cash provided by or used for financing activities. Large outflows dominate in multiple quarters, especially in 2023 and early 2025, predominantly driven by payments to purchase common stock and dividends paid. Debt issuance and repayments show substantial movements but generally offset each other, with short-term borrowings also exhibiting notable fluctuations. The substantial cash outflows in stock repurchases suggest aggressive shareholder return policies in select periods.
Working Capital Components: Receivables, inventories, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and wages show inconsistent movements across quarters. Significant negative swings in inventories and receivables during certain quarters highlight inventory management challenges or changes in sales and collection patterns. Accrued wages and employee benefits display pronounced volatility, with large negative movements frequently occurring, indicative of timing differences or seasonality in payroll expenses.
Other Observations: The effect of exchange rate changes on cash is generally minor but occasionally negative, indicating some currency exposure risks. Adjustments reconciling profit to net cash from operations vary significantly, demonstrating the impact of non-cash items and working capital adjustments on operating cash flows.

Overall, the data points to resilient profitability with periods of cash flow strength and some volatility in asset and liability management, as well as strategic financial policy shifts related to capital expenditures and shareholder returns. These fluctuations underline the dynamic operational and financial environment influencing performance metrics over time.

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