Key Takeaways Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) delivered a strong first-quarter 2026 performance, with both revenues and earnings rising year over year. The company witnessed volume growth across all segments, despite tariff headwinds. Both the top and bottom-line figures topped the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate, sending CAT shares up 8% following the results. Over the past year, CAT stock has gained 172.5%, outperforming the industry's 154.4% growth. In comparison, the Zacks Industrial Products sector has gain ...