Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) exceeded Q1 earnings projections with an adjusted EPS of $5.54, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $4.63, resulting in a stunning earnings surprise of +21.7% and a revenue increase of 22% to $17.42 billion. Following this strong performance, CAT shares jumped over 9%, contributing to a notable rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company has also raised its full-year revenue forecast amid robust demand for power generation solutions and a backlog of $63 billion.