Caterpillar’s AI Data Center Engine Bet Could Be A Game Changer For Caterpillar (CAT)

Caterpillar Inc. is presenting at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week, with CEO Joseph Creed and senior technology leaders showcasing the Cat AI Nexus and other Industrial AI and autonomous worksite solutions. The company is pairing this technology push with a US$725 million investment to expand large-engine capacity for data center power, underscoring how AI-related energy demand is reshaping its business mix. We’ll now explore how Caterpillar’s large-engine investment for AI data centers may...