CAT Cash Flow Statement
Caterpillar Inc - Operating, Investing & Free Cash Flow Analysis
Operating Cash Flow
$12.04B
Free Cash Flow
$14.02B
FCF per Share
-
CapEx
$1.99B
Operating Activities
Cash generated from core business operations
Primary cash generation
Investing Activities
Cash used for investments and capital expenditures
Total investing activities
Financing Activities
Cash from financing activities including debt, equity, and dividends
Total financing activities
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Calculation
Cash Flow Trends (Annual)
| Period | Operating CF | Investing CF | Financing CF | Free CF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $12.04B | ($2.45B) | ($9.56B) | $14.02B |
| 2024-12-31 | $12.04B | ($2.45B) | ($9.56B) | - |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.88B | ($5.87B) | ($6.93B) | $14.48B |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.88B | ($5.87B) | ($6.93B) | - |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.77B | ($2.54B) | ($7.28B) | $9.06B |
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What is CAT free cash flow?
CAT's most recent free cash flow (FCF) is $14.02B. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is available for dividends, buybacks, or debt reduction.
What is CAT operating cash flow?
CAT generated $12.04B in operating cash flow in the most recent period. Operating cash flow shows the cash generated from core business operations.
What is CAT FCF per share?
FCF per share can be calculated by dividing free cash flow by shares outstanding.
Is CAT cash flow growing?
View the cash flow trends section for historical growth data.
What is CAT FCF yield?
FCF yield is calculated by dividing free cash flow by market capitalization.
What is CAT capital expenditure?
CAT spent $1.99B on capital expenditures (CapEx) in the most recent period. CapEx represents investments in property, plant, and equipment.