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Collections of finance receivables

Caterpillar Collections of finance receivables increased by 14.7% to $3.88B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.7%, from $3.38B to $3.88B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Collections of finance receivables shows relatively stable performance with a 2.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

Consistent or increasing collections signal a healthy credit portfolio and effective management of customer receivables.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the cash inflows from the repayment of principal on loans or finance receivables previously exten...

Peer comparison

Standard for financial services or captive finance divisions; essential for assessing cash flow recycling.

Metric ID: other_proceeds_from_collection_of_finance_receivables

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$3.11B$3.11B$3.11B$3.29B$3.29B$3.29B$3.29B$3.51B$3.51B$3.51B$3.51B$3.40B$3.40B$3.40B$3.40B$3.38B$3.38B$3.38B$3.38B$3.88B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+6.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+6.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-3.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-0.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+14.7%
YoY Change+6.0%+6.0%+6.0%+6.5%+6.5%+6.5%+6.5%-3.0%-3.0%-3.0%-3.0%-0.7%-0.7%-0.7%-0.7%+14.7%
Range$3.11B$3.88B
CAGR+4.8%
Avg YoY Growth+2.7%
Median YoY Growth+2.7%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's collections of finance receivables?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported collections of finance receivables of $3.88B in Q1 2026.
How has Caterpillar's collections of finance receivables changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's collections of finance receivables increased by 14.7% year-over-year, from $3.38B to $3.88B.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's collections of finance receivables?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's collections of finance receivables has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.43B to $13.52B.
What does collections of finance receivables mean?
Cash received from customers paying back their loans.