Caterpillar subsidiary Cat Financial’s third-quarter profit rises 8% to $145 million
CAT•Cat Financial’s third-quarter 2026 profit rose 8% to $145 million, while revenue increased 10% to $1.02 billion. Retail new business volume grew 6% to $3.85 billion, and past dues fell to 1.31%.
1. Quarterly results
Caterpillar subsidiary Cat Financial posted third-quarter 2026 profit of $145 million, up 8% from a year earlier. Revenue rose 10% to $1.02 billion, primarily driven by higher average earning assets.
2. Credit and business volume
Pretax profit increased 5% to $194 million despite higher credit-loss provisions. Retail new business volume grew 6% to $3.85 billion, while past dues fell to 1.31% from 1.47% a year earlier.
