Caterpillar, heavy machinery maker, has reported a 3% rise in second-quarter 2019 sales and revenues to $14.4 bn,
But profit per share was $2.83, compared with $2.82 profit per share in the second quarter of 2018.
It maintained its outlook for its full-year results but said it expected to be in the bottom of the $12.06 to $13.06 range.