Current Assets

Finance Receivables (Current)

Caterpillar Finance Receivables (Current) decreased by 1.9% to $10.44B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.2%, from $9.66B to $10.44B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Finance Receivables (Current) shows an upward trend with a 2.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

Growth indicates an expanding loan portfolio, while a decline may signal tighter lending standards or reduced consumer demand.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of customer loans or financing agreements expected to be collected within one year. It is a...

Peer comparison

Common in automotive and heavy equipment sectors where manufacturers provide financing to facilitate vehicle sales.

Metric ID: finance_receivables_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$9.52B$8.92B$8.90B$9.00B$8.92B$8.92B$9.01B$9.12B$9.29B$9.61B$9.51B$9.45B$9.52B$9.82B$9.57B$9.66B$10.15B$10.32B$10.65B$10.44B
QoQ Change-6.3%-0.2%+1.2%-0.9%-0.0%+1.1%+1.2%+1.9%+3.4%-1.0%-0.7%+0.7%+3.2%-2.6%+0.9%+5.1%+1.7%+3.2%-1.9%
YoY Change-6.3%-0.0%+1.3%+1.3%+4.1%+7.7%+5.5%+3.6%+2.5%+2.2%+0.6%+2.2%+6.6%+5.1%+11.3%+8.2%
Range$8.90B$10.65B
CAGR+2.0%
Avg YoY Growth+3.5%
Median YoY Growth+3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's finance receivables (current)?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported finance receivables (current) of $10.44B in Q1 2026.
How has Caterpillar's finance receivables (current) changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's finance receivables (current) increased by 8.2% year-over-year, from $9.66B to $10.44B.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's finance receivables (current)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's finance receivables (current) has grown at a 2.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.46B to $10.65B.
What does finance receivables (current) mean?
The amount of money owed to the company from financing contracts that is due within the next twelve months.