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Reportedly, Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) missed quarterly estimates reportedly due to supply-chain issues and suspension of its Russia operations, while its operating margin shrank owing to elevated freight and labor costs. Sales in Europe, Africa, and Middle East regions fell about 3% to about $3 billion in the second quarter. All the rest of the regions reported higher sales.
Revenue in the three months through June increased about 11% to $14.25 billion but missed the analysts’ average estimate of $14.35 billion. The company’s sales have been capped by raw material shortages and elevated freight costs, but strong equipment demand has allowed it to raise prices.
However, operating profit margins dropped to 13.6% from 13.9% in the same period a year ago, while adjusted profit rose to $3.18 per share, above expectations of $3.01 per share.
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