https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/caterpillar-sales-jump-on-growing-ai-demand-but-wall-street-wanted-moreContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/caterpillar-sales-jump-on-growing-ai-demand-but-wall-street-wanted-morehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/caterpillar-sales-jump-on-growing-ai-demand-but-wall-street-wanted-more#u174065Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:01:55 +0000Caterpillar shares tumbled even after the industrial equipment manufacturer reported a revenue increase to $20.68 billion in the third quarter, driven by soaring electricity needs and power demand from artificial intelligence data centers. Although the company topped Wall Street estimates, the growth rate failed to satisfy investor expectations, dragging down the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company maintained its annual sales forecast while navigating ongoing cost pressures. Meanwhile, generator orders created an order backlog that stretches for years.Why it mattersCaterpillar has been t