Caterpillar Stock Falls Even After Better Sales News

Caterpillar's stock fell after the company reported third-quarter sales of $20.7 billion on October 29, 2026. Sales were up 17% and higher than the $20.55 billion analysts had predicted. Profit also beat the company's own forecast. The extra sales were about $150 million, less than 1% more. The reports do not say why the stock dropped.