Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Currency in USD
889.78
+12.61(+1.44%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
838.33893.16
52 wk Range
405.461,073.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
877.17
Open
847.03
Day's Range
838.33-893.16
52 wk Range
405.46-1,073.46
Volume
2.01M
Average Volume (3m)
3.04M
1-Year Change
113.0409%
Book Value / Share
40.11
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
970.37
Upside
+9.06%
Members' Sentiments
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Caterpillar Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 970.37
(+9.06% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Oppenheimer
Buy1,105.00+24.20%980.00MaintainJul 13, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold1,002.00+12.63%879.00MaintainJul 09, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy1,218.00+36.91%1,043.00MaintainJul 02, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy1,155.00+29.82%1,050.00MaintainJun 23, 2026
UBS
Hold900.00+1.16%677.00MaintainJun 02, 2026

Caterpillar Inc SWOT Analysis


Market Resilience
Caterpillar demonstrates strong market position despite economic headwinds, with a $211 billion market cap and trading near 52-week highs
Financial Fluctuations
Explore Caterpillar's mixed financial performance, including a 9.8% revenue decrease but a 26% backlog increase, signaling potential future growth
Strategic Adaptations
Learn how Caterpillar is navigating tariff challenges and market shifts through pricing initiatives and operational efficiency improvements
Future Prospects
Analyst price targets range from $350 to $540, with emerging opportunities in power generation and infrastructure projects driving optimistic outlooks
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Caterpillar Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Caterpillar Q1 2026 EPS of $5.54 beat forecasts by 19.65%; revenue rose 22% YoY to $17.4B, exceeding expectations by 5.52%
  • Stock surged 6.04% to $859 in pre-market trading following earnings beat, approaching 52-week high of $888.38
  • Adjusted operating profit reached $3.1B (up 20% YoY) with 18% margin; free cash flow increased $350M YoY to $600M
  • Company deployed $5.7B to shareholders via buybacks and dividends; tariff costs lower than expected aided profitability
  • Management projects continued EPS and revenue growth, citing diversified portfolio strength and operational efficiency initiatives
Last Updated: 04/30/2026, 10:16 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
5.54 / 4.63
Revenue / Forecast
17.4B / 16.49B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 20.08%
Dividend Yield
0.74%
Industry Median 1.43%
Annualized payout
6.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.95%
Growth Streak

CAT Income Statement

Compare CAT to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CAT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
43.6x26.8x12.4x
PEG Ratio
−20.361.520.03
Price/Book
22.0x3.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.8x2.5x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
10.9%0.0%26.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools. Its Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, mining trucks, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wide-body trucks, wheel tractor scrapers and dozers, and landfill and soil compactors; machinery components, and wear and maintenance components; and technology products and services for fleet management, equipment management analytics, autonomous machine capabilities, safety services, and mining performance solutions. The Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines, drivetrain, and integrated systems and solutions; centrifugal gas compressors and related services; and diesel-electric locomotive components, and other rail-related products. Its Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, revolving charge accounts, installment sale contracts, repair/rebuild financing, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products and services. The All Other segment offers parts distribution; logistics and distribution services; electronics and control systems; dealer portfolio management; brand management and marketing strategy; and digital investment services. It also provides mining software solutions. The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. Caterpillar Inc. was incorporated in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
152.60M33.13%139.53B
Other Institutional Investors
180.71M39.23%165.22B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
127.28M27.63%116.37B
Total
460.59M100.00%421.12B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.07%37,169,43333,984,013
State Street Global Advisors, Inc.7.57%34,880,60431,891,336

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FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price Today?

The Caterpillar stock price today is 889.78 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Caterpillar Trade On?

Caterpillar is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Caterpillar?

The stock symbol for Caterpillar is "CAT."

Does Caterpillar Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Caterpillar dividend yield is 0.74%.

What Is the Caterpillar Market Cap?

As of today, Caterpillar market cap is 409.43B USD.

What Is Caterpillar's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Caterpillar EPS (TTM) is 20.08.

When Is the Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?

Caterpillar will release its next earnings report on Aug 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CAT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Caterpillar Stock Split?

Caterpillar has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Caterpillar Have?

Caterpillar has 118000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Caterpillar (CAT)?

As of Jul 17, 2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a price of 889.78 USD, with a previous close of 877.17 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 838.33 USD to 893.16 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 405.46 USD to 1,073.46 USD.

What Is Caterpillar (CAT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Caterpillar is 970.37 USD, with a high estimate of 1218 USD and a low estimate of 575 USD. 15 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +9.06% Upside potential.

What Is the CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 849.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 56,640.00, and the stock has decreased by -28.17, or -3.21%.

What Is the CAT After Hours Price?

CAT's last after hours stock price is 858.77 USD, the stock has decreased by -18.40, or -2.10%.
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