Caterpillar is a direct beneficiary of the reshoring capex super-cycle and infrastructure spending in North America. Mining-equipment demand is firming alongside copper and lithium price recovery. Backlog hit record levels in Q1 2026, with order coverage extending into 2027. Geopolitical fragmentation drives demand for domestic mining and construction equipment.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Caterpillar Inc. is headquartered in United States, which is currently showing moderate signals.
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Investors who hold CAT may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
US Infrastructure Investment Act phase 3 disbursements ramp into Q2 2026
Record backlog noted in CAT Q1 2026 earnings; book-to-bill above 1.2x
Mining equipment orders up 22% YoY on copper/lithium reinvestment
Estimates Β· Yahoo Finance Β· Not audited figures
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