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Derivative Notional Amount
Caterpillar Derivative Notional Amount increased by 8.5% to $29.30B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.5%, from $27.00B to $29.30B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Derivative Notional Amount shows an upward trend with a 11.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher amounts indicate greater exposure to market volatility and more extensive use of financial hedging instruments.
Detailed definition
The notional amount represents the total face value of derivative contracts used for hedging or speculative purposes. It...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on the company's global footprint and currency hedging requirements.
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derivative_notional_amountHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $18.90B | $24.30B | $25.60B | $27.00B | $29.30B |
| QoQ Change | — | +28.6% | +5.3% | +5.5% | +8.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +28.6% | +5.3% | +5.5% | +8.5% |
Range$18.90B – $29.30B
CAGR+55.0%
Avg YoY Growth+12.0%
Median YoY Growth+7.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's derivative notional amount?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported derivative notional amount of $29.30B in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's derivative notional amount changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's derivative notional amount increased by 8.5% year-over-year, from $27.00B to $29.30B.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's derivative notional amount?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's derivative notional amount has grown at a 11.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18.90B to $29.30B.
- What does derivative notional amount mean?
- The total underlying value of all derivative contracts held by the company.