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Caterpillar sees record demand as data centers shift to prime power, boosting backlog and margins.

Analyst Insights
06 Sep 2026
Seeking Alpha
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Bullish
Caterpillar sees record demand as data centers shift to prime power, boosting backlog and margins.

Caterpillar is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by data center power needs shifting from backup to primary power generation. The company's backlog now exceeds 2.4 times last year's revenues, with orders extending through 2030, providing strong revenue visibility. Gross margins improved significantly, with Power & Energy margins rising to 24.6% in Q2, supporting potential earnings growth. Despite short-term valuation concerns, robust backlogs, margin expansion, and capital returns make Caterpillar a strong buy recommendation.

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