Caterpillar Inc. vs Deere & Co.
In their latest fiscal years, Caterpillar Inc. reported revenue of $67.59B and Deere & Co. reported $45.68B — CAT was 1.5× larger by revenue. Net income was $8.88B for CAT and $5.03B for DE.
| Latest fiscal year | CAT · FY ended Dec 2025 | DE · FY ended Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $67.59B | $45.68B |
| Revenue growth | +4.3% | −11.7% |
| Operating income | $11.15B | — |
| Net income | $8.88B | $5.03B |
| Net margin | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Diluted EPS | $18.81 | $18.50 |
| Operating cash flow | $11.74B | $7.46B |
| Total assets | $98.58B | $106.00B |
| Total liabilities | $77.27B | $79.99B |
| Shareholders' equity | $21.32B | $25.95B |
| Cash & equivalents | $9.98B | $8.28B |
The two companies use different fiscal years: Caterpillar Inc. ended its latest year on Dec 31, 2025, Deere & Co. on Nov 2, 2025. Annual figures cover different 12-month windows, so compare trends rather than exact quarters.
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Both columns use the same XBRL concepts where possible, but companies may define revenue and other line items differently. Banks, insurers and industrial companies are not directly comparable on margins. Source: SEC EDGAR XBRL company facts. Not investment advice.