# The Dow Jones index gained more than 1% on Thursday.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Caterpillar reported first-quarter 2026 sales of $17.4 billion, up 22% year over year.
- Caterpillar's adjusted profit per share was $5.54, beating analyst estimates by $0.92.
- Industrial sector shares surged 2.2% on Thursday, outperforming other sectors.
- Information technology stocks declined by 1.1% during Thursday trading.

**Companies:** Caterpillar Inc.
**Countries:** United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, China, Hong Kong, India

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