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Caterpillar Inc. Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis

Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

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Market cap₹4.1L Cr

Updated31 May 2026

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What the Q2 FY26 call signalled

3 of 4 strong

RevenueRank 3

MarginRank 1

CapexYes

Order bookYes

Not discussed on this call: fundraise.

The short version

- FY ’27 expected to maintain strong ACV growth with low churn (96.1% retention in FY ’26). - FY ’27 guidance expects strong ACV growth with low churn, continuing the trajectory seen in FY ’26.

From Caterpillar Inc.'s Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 31 May 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Rank 3

FY ’27 expected to maintain strong ACV growth with low churn (96.1% retention in FY ’26).
Organic ACV growth historically around 18%; continued target in the 18%-22% range.
Total ACV aims to reach $1 billion long-term, driven by land-and-expand strategy and cross-selling.
Growth driven by adding new Pro teams (over 4,100 currently) and increasing ACV per team (exceeding $30,000).
Expansion through upselling multi-solution offerings like Perch and Impect, with multi-solution teams up 62% YoY.
Continued demand particularly from global soccer, American football, and college sports markets.
Contribution margin target of 55% variable cost efficiency, with fixed cost growth anticipated around 5-7%.
Operating profit margin expected to improve towards 30%; currently at 18% end of FY ’26.
Video scouting solution from Impect anticipated to be live before end of FY ’27, supporting future growth.

Profitability & Margins

FY ’27 guidance expects strong ACV growth with low churn, continuing the trajectory seen in FY ’26.
Management EBITDA margin ended FY ’26 at 18%, with expectations to improve margins further towards a Rule of 40 target.
Target contribution margin is 55% (variable costs at 45%), with current margin at 53%, expected to reach target by FY ’27 or soon after.
Fixed cost growth anticipated to be between 5% and 7% annually.
Management aims to reach the Rule of 40 as soon as possible, potentially by FY ’27 with sustained performance.
Revenue growth rate for FY ’27 estimated in the range of 18% to 22%, with a potential EBITDA margin improvement to 22%.
Free cash flow expected to improve as business scales, excluding transaction costs.
Overall outlook is for continued profitable growth with margin expansion and rising free cash flow.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Yes

No explicit mention of current or future capital expenditure (capex) or strategic investments in the provided text.
The company discussed capitalized R&D costs reflecting the addition of Impect’s R&D team.
Investment in product innovation highlighted, e.g., new Vector 8 athlete monitoring system, Perch P2 camera system, AI-powered shift detection in ice hockey.
Acquisitions of Perch and Impect were significant strategic moves, expanding product suite and platform capabilities.
Focus on scaling platform and improving operating leverage suggests ongoing investment in technology and R&D rather than large one-off capex projects.
No direct guidance on specific capex amounts or new strategic investments announced for FY ’27.
Anticipated costs related to launching Impect’s video scouting solution, included within COGS and maintaining gross margin targets.

Fundraising & Capital Structure

Catapult ended FY ’26 with a strong cash balance of over $53 million and no outstanding debt, indicating a solid financial position.
Interest and other expenses primarily reflected the interest on their debt facility, which was subsequently paid down after the October 2025 capital raise.
There is no explicit mention of planned future fundraising through either debt or equity in the call.
The company emphasizes focus on profitable growth and improving free cash flow metrics, suggesting no immediate need for additional external financing.
Overall, Catapult appears well-capitalized and not currently pursuing new fundraising activities through debt or equity as of this report.

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Order Book & Pipeline

Yes

As of the end of FY ’26, trade receivables (reflective of some orderbook/pending collections) increased by $10 million to $20 million, due to timing related to acquisitions (Page 4).
Majority of this outstanding balance post-FY ’26 has since been collected, with the remainder expected soon (Page 4).
The company expects strong ACV (Annual Contract Value) growth in FY ’27, supported by continued new team additions and upsell opportunities (Pages 2, 6).
While no explicit "orderbook" figure is disclosed, ongoing signings and contract expansions, including league-wide deals for products such as Impect, underpin confidence in revenue and ARR growth (Page 12).
Impect's video scouting solution is anticipated to be operational before end of FY ’27, adding to contract pipeline visibility (Page 12).

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