Other Income & Expense

Interest Income

Caterpillar Interest Income remained flat by 0.0% to $104.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.7%, from $120.50M to $104.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Interest Income shows an upward trend with a 51.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher interest income suggests a strong cash position or a favorable interest rate environment for the company's investments.

Detailed definition

Interest income is the revenue earned from cash deposits, marketable securities, and other interest-bearing investments....

Peer comparison

Varies based on cash management strategies; companies with large cash piles will report higher interest income than those with high debt.

Metric ID: interest_income

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$80.00M$167.00M$494.00M$482.00M$416.00M
YoY Change—+108.7%+195.8%-2.4%-13.7%
Range$80.00M – $494.00M
CAGR+51.0%
Avg YoY Growth+72.1%
Median YoY Growth+53.2%
Current Streak2 years decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's interest income?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported interest income of $104.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's interest income changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's interest income decreased by 13.7% year-over-year, from $120.50M to $104.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's interest income?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's interest income has grown at a 51.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $80.00M to $416.00M.
What does interest income mean?
The money earned from interest on cash holdings and investments.