Caterpillar is trading 6.79% down at $664.94 in pre-market on October 29, despite reporting record third-quarter sales and adjusted EPS above estimates; available reporting does not identify the reason for the decline.

  • Third-quarter sales reached a record $20.7 billion, with strength in power generation and North American construction equipment.
  • Broader technology sentiment was weak while the Dow was slightly higher; no trading volume data was provided.