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Change in Deferred Revenue

Caterpillar Change in Deferred Revenue remained flat by 0.0% to $483.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 422.4%, from $92.50M to $483.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 174.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive as it indicates strong future demand and provides immediate cash inflow.

Detailed definition

Measures the change in payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or perfor...

Peer comparison

Common in service-heavy or long-term contract industries; indicates future revenue visibility.

Metric ID: is_anet_change_in_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$34.00M$768.00M$80.00M$370.00M$1.93B
YoY Change—>999%-89.6%+362.5%+422.4%
Range$34.00M – $1.93B
CAGR+174.6%
Avg YoY Growth+713.5%
Median YoY Growth+392.5%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's change in deferred revenue?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported change in deferred revenue of $483.25M in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's change in deferred revenue increased by 422.4% year-over-year, from $92.50M to $483.25M.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's change in deferred revenue?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's change in deferred revenue has grown at a 174.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $34.00M to $1.93B.
What does change in deferred revenue mean?
The net change in advance payments received from customers for future work.

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