Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities
Caterpillar Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities decreased by 56.6% to $940.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 56.6%, from $2.17B to $940.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities shows a downward trend with a -11.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial health, while lower levels may signal a need for external financing.
Detailed definition
This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, bank deposits, and short-term invest...
Peer comparison
A standard liquidity metric reported by virtually all public companies on the balance sheet.
cash_equivalents_marketable_securities_totalHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.72B | $2.79B | $2.35B | $2.17B | $940.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +62.0% | -15.7% | -7.9% | -56.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +62.0% | -15.7% | -7.9% | -56.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $940.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities decreased by 56.6% year-over-year, from $2.17B to $940.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities has grown at a -11.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.68B to $940.00M.
- What does cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities mean?
- The total value of the company's cash and highly liquid short-term investments.