Caterpillar's first-quarter profit rises on robust construction, power equipment sales
30/04/2026 11:33
April 30 (Reuters) - Caterpillar CAT.N reported a higher first-quarter profit on Thursday, led by strong demand for its power generation and construction equipment. The company, seen as a bellwether for the global industrial economy, reported an adjusted per-share profit of $5.54 in the January-March period, compared with $4.25 a year earlier. AI data center expansion boosted power & energy revenue in tariff-roiled 2025 https://reut.rs/4n6mmiG (Reporting by Nandan Mandayam in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva) ((Nandan.Mandayam@thomsonreuters.com; Mobile: +91 9591011727;))
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