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Derivative Notional Amount
Caterpillar Derivative Notional Amount increased by 8.5% to $29.30B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.5%, from $27.00B to $29.30B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Derivative Notional Amount shows an upward trend with a 11.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Changes reflect the scale of hedging activity or speculative positioning within the firm's portfolio.
Detailed definition
This is the total face value of the underlying assets in derivative contracts. It is used to determine payments and is a...
Peer comparison
Standard disclosure for any firm using derivatives for hedging or investment purposes.
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derivative_notional_amountHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $18.90B | $24.30B | $25.60B | $27.00B | $29.30B |
| QoQ Change | — | +28.6% | +5.3% | +5.5% | +8.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +28.6% | +5.3% | +5.5% | +8.5% |
Range$18.90B – $29.30B
CAGR+55.0%
Avg YoY Growth+12.0%
Median YoY Growth+7.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's derivative notional amount?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported derivative notional amount of $29.30B in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's derivative notional amount changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's derivative notional amount increased by 8.5% year-over-year, from $27.00B to $29.30B.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's derivative notional amount?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's derivative notional amount has grown at a 11.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18.90B to $29.30B.
- What does derivative notional amount mean?
- The total face value of the underlying assets in all derivative contracts.