# Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) — Q4-2016 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2017-01-26 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Industrials / Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/CAT/earnings/Q4-2016

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Caterpillar Beats on EPS, Stock Down 0.95%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.83 | N/A | +26.91% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based on numerical results only.

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available.

### What It Means

Caterpillar's earnings report showed a strong EPS performance, beating expectations significantly. However, the stock reacted negatively, declining by 0.95%. This could indicate investor concerns about other factors not captured in the EPS figure, such as overall revenue performance or market conditions.

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