Current Assets
Derivative assets
Caterpillar Derivative assets increased by 21.7% to $336M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Derivative assets shows an upward trend with a 6.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that the company's hedging strategy is effectively capturing market movements in its favor.
Detailed definition
The fair value of derivative financial instruments that are in a net gain position at the reporting date. These instrume...
Peer comparison
Standard for companies with significant global operations or financing arms that utilize hedging.
Metric ID:
fin_derivative_assetsHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $342M | $276M | $336M |
| QoQ Change | — | -19.3% | +21.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +21.7% |
Range$276M – $342M
Avg YoY Growth+21.7%
Median YoY Growth+21.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's derivative assets?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported derivative assets of $336M in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's derivative assets?
- Over 3 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's derivative assets has grown at a 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $281M to $336M.
- What does derivative assets mean?
- The current market value of financial contracts held by the company that are currently profitable.