Caterpillar profit up 4% in 2Q despite decline in sales; improves full-year forecastEquipment World Magazinecaterpillar logo Despite a dip in sales and continued soft demand for mining equipment, Caterpillar today announced a 4-percent increase in profit during the second quarter. The company today announced profits of $999 million, or $1.57 per share, for the ...and more »