Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) reported its fourth quarter 2024 earnings results today.
Sales and revenues were $16.2 billion, down 5% from the same period a year ago.
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Profit attributable to common shareholders was $2.79 billion, or $5.78 per share, compared to $2.67 billion, or $5.28 per share, last year. Adjusted profit per share was $5.14.
The company deployed $10.3 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in fiscal year 2024.
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