Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16
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CapEx
Caterpillar CapEx remained flat by 0.0% to $705.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 41.9%, from $497.00M to $705.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 26.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ2 2016
How to read this metric
High levels signal aggressive investment in future growth, while low levels may indicate a focus on cash preservation or asset-light strategy.
Detailed definition
Represents cash outflows for the acquisition or maintenance of long-term physical assets such as property, plants, and e...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for capital-intensive industries.
Metric ID:
is_anet_capital_expendituresHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.09B | $1.30B | $1.60B | $1.99B | $2.82B |
| YoY Change | — | +18.6% | +23.2% | +24.5% | +41.9% |
Range$1.09B – $2.82B
CAGR+26.7%
Avg YoY Growth+27.0%
Median YoY Growth+23.9%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's capex?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported capex of $705.25M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's capex changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's capex increased by 41.9% year-over-year, from $497.00M to $705.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's capex?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's capex has grown at a 26.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.09B to $2.82B.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on purchasing or upgrading long-term physical assets.