Discontinued — last reported Q3 '22

Consolidation · D&A

Operating Segments — D&A

Caterpillar Operating Segments — D&A increased by 5.2% to $595.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.2%, from $565.50M to $595.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Segments — D&A shows relatively stable performance with a -1.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2022
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

Rising D&A often reflects a growing asset base, whereas stable D&A relative to revenue suggests consistent capital utilization.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the wear and tear or expiration of long-lived assets within a b...

Peer comparison

Standard 'Depreciation and Amortization' expense reported in segment disclosures.

Metric ID: cat_segment_operating_segments_depreciation_depletion_and_amortization

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$588.00M$588.00M$588.00M$554.75M$554.75M$554.75M$554.75M$536.00M$536.00M$536.00M$536.00M$538.25M$538.25M$538.25M$538.25M$565.50M$565.50M$565.50M$565.50M$595.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-5.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-3.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+5.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+5.2%
YoY Change-5.7%-5.7%-5.7%-3.4%-3.4%-3.4%-3.4%+0.4%+0.4%+0.4%+0.4%+5.1%+5.1%+5.1%+5.1%+5.2%
Range$536.00M$595.00M
CAGR+0.2%
Avg YoY Growth-0.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.4%
Current Streak12 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's operating segments — d&a?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported operating segments — d&a of $595.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Caterpillar's operating segments — d&a changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's operating segments — d&a increased by 5.2% year-over-year, from $565.50M to $595.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's operating segments — d&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's operating segments — d&a has grown at a -1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.35B to $2.26B.
What does operating segments — d&a mean?
The non-cash cost of using up long-term assets within a business segment.