Operating

Gain on sale of business

Year-over-year, this metric grew by 90.9%, from -$328.00M to -$30.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile

How to read this metric

A large gain indicates successful portfolio optimization or divestiture of non-core assets.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash gain or loss recognized when the company divests a business unit, subsidiary, or significan...

Peer comparison

Occurs sporadically; peers may show similar adjustments during periods of strategic restructuring.

Metric ID: gain_on_sale_of_business

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$572.00M$0.00$0.00-$1.14B-$64.00M$228.00M$0.00-$328.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00-$30.00M
QoQ Change-100.0%+94.4%+456.3%-100.0%+100.0%
YoY Change-111.2%+71.3%+100.0%-100.0%+90.9%
Range-$1.14B$572.00M
Avg YoY Growth+10.2%
Median YoY Growth+71.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's gain on sale of business?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported gain on sale of business of -$30.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's gain on sale of business changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's gain on sale of business increased by 90.9% year-over-year, from -$328.00M to -$30.00M.
What does gain on sale of business mean?
The non-cash profit or loss recorded from selling off a part of the business.