Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Currency in USD
844.00
-12.96(-1.51%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
836.01866.07
52 wk Range
405.461,073.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
856.96
Open
865.01
Day's Range
836.01-866.07
52 wk Range
405.46-1,073.46
Volume
708.86K
Average Volume (3m)
3.24M
1-Year Change
102.5412%
Book Value / Share
42.11
Fair Value
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
972.95
Upside
+15.28%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
13 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 Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
12 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 972.95
(+15.28% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Baird
Hold970.00+14.70%-MaintainAug 07, 2026
DA Davidson
Hold882.00+4.29%845.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Barclays
Hold900.00+6.42%800.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Freedom Broker
Hold980.00+15.88%910.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold1,002.00+18.48%-MaintainAug 05, 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 Q2/2026

  • Caterpillar posted record Q2 revenue of $20.5B, up 24% YoY; adjusted EPS of $8.17 beat estimates by $1.98, rising 73% from prior year.
  • Company raised FY2026 outlook to mid-to-high teens sales growth; backlog surged to record $72B, up $9B sequentially and 92% YoY.
  • Shares jumped 8.92% to $904.07 in premarket trading following the earnings beat and improved guidance across all three business segments.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded 430 bps to 21.9%; tariff costs revised down to $2.2B from $2.5B for 2026, with no further recoveries expected.
  • CEO Creed cited strong demand across construction, mining, and power; gas prime orders extended into 2028-2029 amid capacity constraints.
Last Updated: 08/04/2026, 09:56 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
8.17 / 6.19
Revenue / Forecast
20.5B / 19.24B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 23.33%
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Industry Median 1.45%
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
35.5x27.0x12.3x
PEG Ratio
1.980.880.03
Price/Book
19.8x3.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.1x2.6x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.5%0.0%25.4%
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
153.91M33.42%134.07B
Other Institutional Investors
178.28M38.71%155.29B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
128.41M27.88%111.85B
Total
460.59M100.00%401.21B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.07%37,169,43332,377,550
State Street Investment Management7.57%34,880,60430,383,797

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FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price Today?

The Caterpillar stock price today is 844.00 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 0.76%.

What Is the Caterpillar Market Cap?

As of today, Caterpillar market cap is 388.65B USD.

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

The Caterpillar EPS (TTM) is 23.33.

When Is the Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?

Caterpillar will release its next earnings report on Nov 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 Aug 07, 2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a price of 844.00 USD, with a previous close of 856.96 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 836.01 USD to 866.07 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 972.95 USD, with a high estimate of 1225 USD and a low estimate of 575 USD. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +15.28% Upside potential.

What Is the CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 871.94 USD. The pre-market share volume is 49,670.00, and the stock has decreased by 14.98, or 1.75%.

What Is the CAT After Hours Price?

CAT's last after hours stock price is 860.32 USD, the stock has decreased by 3.36, or 0.39%.
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