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Deferred Revenue Timing Percentage

Caterpillar Deferred Revenue Timing Percentage remained flat by 0.0% to $0.50 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $0.50 to $0.50. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Revenue Timing Percentage shows an upward trend with a 10.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests a stronger short-term revenue outlook, while a decrease may indicate a shift toward longer-term contract fulfillment.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the proportion of total deferred revenue that is contractually obligated to be recognized as income...

Peer comparison

Standard across companies with long-cycle manufacturing or subscription-based service models.

Metric ID: deferred_revenue_timing_percentage

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$0.33$0.50$0.50$0.50$0.50
QoQ Change—+51.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change—+51.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$0.33 – $0.50
CAGR+51.5%
Avg YoY Growth+12.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's deferred revenue timing percentage?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported deferred revenue timing percentage of $0.50 in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's deferred revenue timing percentage changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's deferred revenue timing percentage decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $0.50 to $0.50.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's deferred revenue timing percentage?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's deferred revenue timing percentage has grown at a 10.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $0.33 to $0.50.
What does deferred revenue timing percentage mean?
The percentage of total deferred revenue expected to be recognized as income within the next year.

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