Discontinued — last reported Q2 '13
Compensation and benefits
Caterpillar Compensation and benefits remained flat by 0.0% to $60.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.5%, from $55.75M to $60.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 4.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
is_compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $200.00M | $193.00M | $208.00M | $223.00M | $242.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -3.5% | +7.8% | +7.2% | +8.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's compensation and benefits?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported compensation and benefits of $60.50M in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's compensation and benefits increased by 8.5% year-over-year, from $55.75M to $60.50M.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's compensation and benefits has grown at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $200.00M to $242.00M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.