01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-Q filed August 7, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Caterpillar Inc. reported its second-quarter 2024 financial results, showing a slight decrease in total sales and revenues to $16.69 billiona, down 4% from the prior year, primarily driven by lower sales volume partially offset by favorable price realization.
The company's operating profit margin was 20.9%, a slight decrease from 21.1% in Q2 2023, though adjusted operating profit margin improved to 22.4%. Profit per share for the quarter was $5.48b, down from $5.67 in the prior year, impacted by increased restructuring costs. For the first six months of 2024, total sales and revenues were $32.49 billion, down 2% year-over-year.
The company reported strong operating cash flow of $5.1 billionc for the period. Caterpillar maintained a healthy enterprise cash position of $4.3 billion at the end of the second quarter. Looking ahead, Caterpillar anticipates slightly lower full-year sales and revenues compared to 2023, with expectations for increased services revenues and a focus on strategic investments and returning capital to shareholders.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Total sales and revenues for Q2 2024 decreased by 4% to $16.69 billion, primarily due to lower sales volume, partially offset by favorable price realization.
- Operating profit margin for Q2 2024 was 20.9%, with an adjusted operating profit margin of 22.4%, an improvement from 21.3% in Q2 2023.
- Profit per share for Q2 2024 was $5.48, down from $5.67 in Q2 2023, impacted by higher restructuring costs and other factors.
- For the first six months of 2024, total sales and revenues decreased by 2% to $32.49 billion.
- Enterprise operating cash flow for the first six months of 2024 was $5.1 billion.
- Caterpillar ended Q2 2024 with $4.3 billion in enterprise cash.
- The company expects full-year 2024 sales and revenues to be slightly lower than 2023, with a focus on services revenue growth and capital return to shareholders.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
Of each $1.00 of revenue in Q2 FY2024, Caterpillar Inc kept $0.16.
- Revenue$16.69B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$10.15B60.8%
- Gross profit$6.54B39.2%
- Operating costs−$3.06B18.3%
- Operating income$3.48B20.9%
- Interest, other & tax−$801.0M4.8%
- Net income$2.68B16.1%
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-QQ2 FY2024filed August 7, 2024Financial Statements
Q2 FY2024 against Q2 FY2023
| Line item | Q2 FY2024Q2 FY2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16.69B$17.32B | −3.6% |
| Cost of Revenue | $10.15B$11.06B | −8.3% |
| Gross Profit | $6.54B$6.25B | +4.6% |
| R&D Expenses | $535.00M$528.00M | +1.3% |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.65B$1.53B | +8.1% |
| Operating Expenses | $13.21B$13.67B | −3.4% |
| Operating Income | $3.48B$3.65B | −4.7% |
| Net Income | $2.68B$2.92B | −8.2% |
| EPS (Basic) | $5.50$5.70 | −3.5% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $5.48$5.67 | −3.4% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 487.20M512.90M | −5.0% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 489.50M515.00M | −5.0% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main drivers of the year-over-year change in sales for Q2 2024?
The primary driver for the 4% decrease in total sales and revenues to $16.69 billion was a lower sales volume, which was partially offset by favorable price realization. Changes in dealer inventories also played a significant role, with dealer inventory decreasing in Q2 2024 compared to an increase in Q2 2023.
How did Caterpillar's profitability perform in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023?
Caterpillar's operating profit margin slightly decreased to 20.9% in Q2 2024 from 21.1% in Q2 2023. However, the adjusted operating profit margin improved to 22.4% from 21.3%, indicating underlying operational improvements when excluding certain items. Profit per share for the quarter was $5.48, down from $5.67 in the prior year, impacted by factors including higher restructuring costs.
What is Caterpillar's outlook for the remainder of 2024?
For the full year 2024, Caterpillar anticipates slightly lower sales and revenues compared to 2023. The company expects continued growth in services revenues and plans to fund strategic growth initiatives and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Restructuring costs are expected to be around $450 million for the year.
What is the company's current cash position and how is it managing its liquidity?
Caterpillar ended the second quarter of 2024 with $4.3 billion in enterprise cash. For the first six months of 2024, the company generated $5.1 billion in operating cash flow, indicating strong liquidity. Caterpillar maintains a robust global credit facility and is focused on maintaining a strong financial position, funding operations, and returning capital to shareholders.
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