Caterpillar Hits Record $20.5B Revenue as AI Data Center Demand Surges
The company reported record Q2 revenue driven by massive generator demand, with a robust order backlog extending through 2030.
Read the full storyOn August 4, Caterpillar led U.S. corporate results with a 24% increase in second-quarter 2026 sales and revenues, reaching $20.5 billion. During the same period, Kimberly-Clark reported its quarterly results and provided an updated outlook for the full year. Additionally, IDEXX Laboratories announced revenue of $1.217 billion, marking a 10% increase. These reports highlight strong performance across various sectors in the second quarter of 2026.
The company reported record Q2 revenue driven by massive generator demand, with a robust order backlog extending through 2030.
Read the full storyCaterpillar raises 2026 sales outlook on record backlog while Spotify shifts focus toward monetization and automated advertising efficiency.
In a move reflecting a major industrial boom, Caterpillar announced historic second-quarter results as sales and revenues exceeded the $20 billion mark for the first time in company history, sending shares up 9% in premarket trading.