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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) , the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, reported first-quarter 2019 results, wherein adjusted earnings of $2.94 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.84 by a margin of 4%. Revenue: Caterpillar posted revenues of $13.5 billion, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.4 billion.
Earnings Estimates Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter has edged down 1% over the past 30 days. In the trailing four quarters, excluding quarter under review, the company’s earnings have surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 7.98%.
Market Reaction: Caterpillar shares dipped 2.13% in pre-market trading. It would be interesting to see how the market reacts to the results during the trading session today.
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Caterpillar (CAT) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) , the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, reported first-quarter 2019 results, wherein adjusted earnings of $2.94 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.84 by a margin of 4%.
Revenue: Caterpillar posted revenues of $13.5 billion, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.4 billion.
Earnings Estimates Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter has edged down 1% over the past 30 days. In the trailing four quarters, excluding quarter under review, the company’s earnings have surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 7.98%.
Caterpillar Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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Outlook: For 2019, Caterpillar expects earnings per share to range between $12.06 and $13.06, up from the prior range of $11.75 to $12.75.
Zacks Rank: Currently, Caterpillar carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) which is subject to change following the earnings announcement. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Market Reaction: Caterpillar shares dipped 2.13% in pre-market trading. It would be interesting to see how the market reacts to the results during the trading session today.
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