Operating Expenses
Operating Lease Cost
Caterpillar Operating Lease Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $48.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.8%, from $46.25M to $48.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Lease Cost shows a downward trend with a -2.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing costs signal higher recurring operational overhead related to leased assets.
Detailed definition
The portion of total lease expense specifically attributable to operating leases, recognized on a straight-line basis ov...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for comparing rental and leasing overhead across retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
Metric ID:
cat_operating_lease_costHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $214.00M | $187.00M | $189.00M | $185.00M | $192.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -12.6% | +1.1% | -2.1% | +3.8% |
Range$185.00M – $214.00M
CAGR-2.7%
Avg YoY Growth-2.5%
Median YoY Growth-0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's operating lease cost?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported operating lease cost of $48.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's operating lease cost changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's operating lease cost increased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $46.25M to $48.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's operating lease cost?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's operating lease cost has grown at a -2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $214.00M to $192.00M.
- What does operating lease cost mean?
- The expense recognized for operating leases.