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Number of Operating Segments

Caterpillar Number of Operating Segments remained flat by 0.0% to $1.25 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $1.25 to $1.25. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Number of Operating Segments shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

Changes in this number often signal shifts in corporate strategy, such as restructuring, divestitures, or new business acquisitions.

Detailed definition

The number of distinct business segments for which the company reports financial results, typically aligned with how man...

Peer comparison

Standardized across public companies based on segment reporting requirements.

Metric ID: other_number_of_operating_segments

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$5.00$5.00$5.00$5.00$5.00
YoY Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range$5.00$5.00
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caterpillar's number of operating segments?
Caterpillar (CAT) reported number of operating segments of $1.25 in Q4 2025.
How has Caterpillar's number of operating segments changed year-over-year?
Caterpillar's number of operating segments decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $1.25 to $1.25.
What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's number of operating segments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Caterpillar's number of operating segments has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.00 to $5.00.
What does number of operating segments mean?
The number of separate business units the company uses for financial reporting.