Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Currency in USD
725.98
+47.67(+7.03%)
Closed·
726.27+0.48(+0.07%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
690.52727.39
52 wk Range
267.30727.39
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
678.31
Open
693.74
Day's Range
690.52-727.39
52 wk Range
267.3-727.39
Volume
3.03M
Average Volume (3m)
2.6M
1-Year Change
98.6537%
Book Value / Share
45.55
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
686.17
Downside
-5.48%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
7 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Caterpillar Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Caterpillar Inc Company Profile

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. Its 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; compact track, wheel, track-type, backhoe, and skid steer loaders; and related parts and tools. The company’s Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, tractors, mining trucks, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wide-body trucks, wheel tractor scrapers and dozers, fleet management products, landfill and soil compactors, machinery components, autonomous ready vehicles and solutions, work tools, and safety services and mining performance solutions, as well as related parts and services. Its Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines, drivetrain, and integrated systems and solutions; turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and related services; and diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products. The company’s Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, revolving charge accounts, repair/rebuild financing services, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products and services. Its All Other segment offers wear and maintenance components; parts distribution; logistics solutions and distribution services; dealer portfolio management, and brand management and marketing strategy services; and digital investment services. The company also develops and provides mining software solutions. Caterpillar Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Caterpillar Inc SWOT Analysis


Global Machinery Giant
Caterpillar, with $63.14B revenue, leads in construction and mining equipment, facing challenges while positioning for long-term growth
Financial Resilience
Despite mixed Q1 results, analysts remain optimistic with price targets ranging from $350 to $507, reflecting confidence in future earnings potential
Navigating Headwinds
Explore Caterpillar's strategies to mitigate tariff impacts and enhance profitability through strategic pricing and inventory management
Market Dynamics
Delve into industry trends, including the anticipated growth in machinery sector and the potential opportunities in the evolving datacenter market
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Caterpillar Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Caterpillar reported Q4 2025 EPS of $5.16 (9.79% above estimates) and revenue of $19.1 billion (7% above forecasts), driving a 2.19% pre-market stock increase
  • Full-year sales reached a record $67.6 billion (18% YoY increase), with strong performance across Construction, Resource, and Power & Energy segments
  • The company's backlog increased 71% to $51 billion, positioning it well for future growth while maintaining a 17.2% adjusted operating profit margin
  • CEO Joe Creed highlighted exceptional performance while CFO Andrew Bonfield reaffirmed commitment to returning free cash flow to shareholders
  • Caterpillar projects 7% sales growth for 2026 with 2% favorable price realization, though facing $2.6 billion in incremental tariff costs
Last Updated: 02/03/2026, 06:02 PM
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P/E Ratio
38.2x29.9x12.5x
PEG Ratio
−2.561.580.03
Price/Book
15.9x8.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.0x4.2x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−5.0%−5.1%16.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
12 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 686.17
(-5.48% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
CICC
Buy800.00+10.20%-New CoverageFeb 06, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell425.00-41.46%400.00MaintainFeb 03, 2026
Freedom Capital Markets
Hold700.00-3.58%530.00MaintainFeb 02, 2026
DA Davidson
Hold650.00-10.47%569.00MaintainFeb 02, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy786.00+8.27%729.00MaintainFeb 02, 2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 18.81%
Dividend Yield
0.89%
Industry Median 1.55%
Annualized payout
6.04
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.59%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
5.16 / 4.70
Revenue / Forecast
19.10B / 17.85B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CAT Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price Today?

The Caterpillar stock price today is 725.98

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 0.89%.

What Is the Caterpillar Market Cap?

As of today, Caterpillar market cap is 340.01B.

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

The Caterpillar EPS (TTM) is 18.81.

When Is the Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?

Caterpillar will release its next earnings report on Apr 22, 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 Buy.

How Many Times Has Caterpillar Stock Split?

Caterpillar has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Caterpillar Have?

Caterpillar has 112900 employees.

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

As of Feb 06, 2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a price of 725.98, with a previous close of 678.31. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 690.52 to 727.39, while its 52-week range spans from 267.30 to 727.39.

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

The average 12-month price target for Caterpillar is USD686.17, with a high estimate of USD850 and a low estimate of USD380. 15 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -5.48% Downside potential.

What Is the CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 688.97. The pre-market share volume is 38,630.00, and the stock has decreased by 10.66, or 1.57%.

What Is the CAT After Hours Price?

CAT's last after hours stock price is 726.27, the stock has decreased by 0.48, or 0.07%.
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