World's Largest Construction Equipment Manufacturer Caterpillar's Stock Tumbles, Sees Weak Economic Conditions In Europe To Continue
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) reported a slight decrease in Q1 fiscal 2024 revenue to $15.8 billion, missing consensus estimates and leading to a 7.51% drop in its stock price. Despite a year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share, sales were impacted by reduced equipment sales, adverse currency impacts, and a decline in Machinery, Energy & Transportation segment revenue. The company anticipates 2024 sales and revenues to be similar to 2023, with no significant change in machine dealer inventory and expects the adjusted operating profit margin to be in the top half of the target range.
April 25, 2024 | 2:15 pm
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Caterpillar Inc reported a slight revenue decrease in Q1 fiscal 2024, missing estimates, with a 7.51% drop in stock price. Adjusted EPS increased, but sales were impacted by reduced equipment sales and adverse currency impacts. The company's 2024 outlook remains stable, expecting sales and revenues to be similar to 2023.
The reported revenue miss and the subsequent 7.51% drop in stock price indicate a negative short-term impact on Caterpillar's stock. The increase in adjusted EPS shows some positive aspects, but the overall negative sales trend and cautious 2024 outlook suggest a bearish sentiment in the short term.
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