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Commitments & Contingencies

Caterpillar Commitments & Contingencies remained flat by 0.0% to $9.00B in Q4 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2023), Commitments & Contingencies shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2023Feb 16, 2024

How to read this metric

An increase may signal rising legal risks or expanded contractual obligations, while a decrease suggests a reduction in potential future liabilities.

Detailed definition

This represents potential future financial obligations or liabilities that are dependent on the outcome of uncertain fut...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure across all public companies; peer comparisons focus on the nature and magnitude of legal or contractual risks.

Metric ID: commitments_and_contingencies

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23
Value$9.00B$9.00B$9.00B
QoQ Change—+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change—+0.0%+0.0%
Range$9.00B – $9.00B
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's commitments & contingencies?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported commitments & contingencies of $9.00B in Q4 2023.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's commitments & contingencies?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2023), Caterpillar's commitments & contingencies has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.00B to $9.00B.
What does commitments & contingencies mean?
A disclosure of potential future financial obligations that depend on uncertain future events.