Caterpillar Inc. provided earnings guidance for the second quarter and full year 2024. For the quarter, the company expected lower sales in the second quarter compared to the prior year as anticipate a headwind due to changes in dealer inventory of machines which will impact volumes. Company expected higher sales in the second quarter as compared to the first.

For the year, the company expected 2024 sales and revenues to be broadly similar to the record 2023 level.