Tax
Effective Tax Rate
Caterpillar Effective Tax Rate remained flat by 0.0% to $0.06 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.8%, from $0.05 to $0.06. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Effective Tax Rate shows an upward trend with a 3.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
Metric ID:
isrg_effective_tax_rate_continuing_operationsHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.21 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.24 |
| YoY Change | — | +11.3% | -9.7% | -7.5% | +21.8% |
Range$0.20 – $0.24
CAGR+3.1%
Avg YoY Growth+4.0%
Median YoY Growth+1.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's effective tax rate?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported effective tax rate of $0.06 in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's effective tax rate changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's effective tax rate increased by 21.8% year-over-year, from $0.05 to $0.06.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's effective tax rate?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's effective tax rate has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $0.21 to $0.24.