Equity
Total Equity
Caterpillar Total Equity increased by 9.4% to 21.3B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.4%, from 19.5B to 21.3B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Total Equity shows an upward trend with a 6.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryLeverage
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Growth in equity generally signals increasing book value and long-term financial health.
Detailed definition
The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities, representing the net worth attrib...
Peer comparison
Benchmark for assessing financial stability against total debt levels.
Metric ID:
total_stockholders_equityHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 16.5B | 15.9B | 19.5B | 19.5B | 21.3B |
| QoQ Change | — | -3.8% | +22.7% | -0.0% | +9.4% |
| YoY Change | — | -3.8% | +22.7% | -0.0% | +9.4% |
Range15.9B – 21.3B
CAGR+29.1%
Avg YoY Growth+7.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Caterpillar's total equity?
- Caterpillar (CAT) reported total equity of 21.3B in Q4 2025.
- How has Caterpillar's total equity changed year-over-year?
- Caterpillar's total equity increased by 9.4% year-over-year, from 19.5B to 21.3B.
- What is the long-term trend for Caterpillar's total equity?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Caterpillar's total equity has grown at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 15.4B to 21.3B.
- What does total equity mean?
- The total value belonging to the company's shareholders after all debts are paid.