Caterpillar CAT Net Operating Loss Carryforwards

Net Operating Loss Carryforwards at other companies

Wells Fargo & CompanyWFC

$6.6B+39.8%

TerexTEX

$558M+21.3%

FAQ

What is Caterpillar's net operating loss carryforwards?

Caterpillar (CAT) reported net operating loss carryforwards of $1.3B in Q4 2025.

How has Caterpillar's net operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?

Caterpillar's net operating loss carryforwards decreased by 3.6% year-over-year, from $1.35B to $1.3B.

What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's net operating loss carryforwards?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's net operating loss carryforwards has grown at a -0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.35B to $1.3B.

What does net operating loss carryforwards mean?

These are tax assets representing losses that can be used to reduce taxable income in future periods. They provide a potential future tax shield, improving cash flow by lowering future tax payments. Investors monitor these to estimate the duration and magnitude of potential tax savings.