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| 2005 was an incredibly strong year for Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. reports full-year sales and revenues of $36.339 billion and profit per share of $4.04 in 2005 . Sales and revenues rose 20 percent from 2004, and profit per share was up 40 percent—both were records. Fourth-quarter sales and revenues of $9.663 billion and profit per share of $1.20 were both all-time records for any quarter in Caterpillar history. 2005 sales and revenues of $36.339 billion were up $6.033 billion, or 20 percent, from 2004. The increase was a result of $3.715 billion of higher sales volume, $1.827 billion of improved price realization and a $363 million increase in Financial Products revenues. Profit of $2.854 billion, or $4.04 a share, was up 40 percent. The improvement was primarily the result of higher price realization and sales volume, partially offset by an increase in core operating costs. The increase was a result of higher material costs, primarily steel, and costs to support higher volume and ongoing investment in new products and technology. In 2006, the company expects sales and revenues of about $40 billion and profit per share between $4.65 and $5.00. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |