Caterpillar (CAT)

Currency in USD
642.91
-70.47(-9.88%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
631.01664.47
52 wk Range
537.081,073.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
713.38
Open
636.35
Day's Range
631.01-664.47
52 wk Range
537.08-1,073.46
Volume
6.15M
Average Volume (3m)
2.66M
1-Year Change
9.8277%
Book Value / Share
42.11
Fair Value
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Price Target
926.91
Upside
+44.17%
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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

16 Buy
12 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 926.91
(+44.17% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Oppenheimer
Buy1,009.00+56.85%-Maintain29/10/2026
Wells Fargo
Buy840.00+30.58%1,155.00Maintain26/10/2026
UBS
Hold750.00+16.59%825.00Maintain26/10/2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold749.00+16.43%1,002.00Maintain14/10/2026
Oppenheimer
Buy1,009.00+56.85%1,118.00Maintain14/10/2026

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 Q3/2026

  • Caterpillar Q3 2026 revenue hit record $20.7B (+17% YoY); adjusted EPS of $7.20 beat estimates despite shares falling 7.65% on cautious outlook.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded 310 bps to 20.6%; company returned $2B to shareholders via buybacks and dividends during the quarter.
  • Record backlog surged 96% YoY to $78B with orders extending into 2029-2030, though Power & Energy capacity constraints limit near-term growth.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed with mid-to-high teens sales growth; Q4 tariff costs expected at $600M with tougher year-over-year comparisons.
  • Strategic investments include $1B Sanford facility expansion and Winston-Salem retooling; 10 MW MaK engine program restart planned for Q4 shipments.
Last Updated: 29/10/2026, 15:36
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Earnings

Latest Release
29/10/2026
EPS / Forecast
7.20 / 7.03
Revenue / Forecast
20.7B / 20.53B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 23.33
Dividend Yield
0.91%
Industry Median 1.51%
Annualised payout
6.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.96%
Growth Streak

Compare CAT to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CAT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
27.4x29.3x11.2x
PEG Ratio
1.680.140.03
Price/Book
15.3x8.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.0x2.7x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
29.9%21.9%34.5%
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
154.23M33.55%110.02B
Other Institutional Investors
182.53M39.71%130.21B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
122.92M26.74%87.69B
Total
459.67M100.00%327.92B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.26%37,991,50527,102,380
State Street Investment Management7.48%34,392,31624,534,790

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FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) Share Price Today?

The Caterpillar stock price today is 642.91 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Caterpillar (CAT) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Caterpillar?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Caterpillar is "CAT."

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

Yes, CAT Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Caterpillar dividend yield is 0.9%%.

What Is the Current Caterpillar Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) market cap is 295.51B USD.

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

The Caterpillar EPS is currently 23.33 (Trailing Twelve Months).

Is CAT a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Caterpillar moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for CAT stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Caterpillar Stock Split?

Caterpillar has split 4 times. (See the CAT stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Caterpillar Have?

Caterpillar has 118000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 29/10/2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a share price of 642.91 USD, with a previous close of 713.38 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 631.01 USD to 664.47 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 537.08 USD to 1,073.46 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Caterpillar is 926.91 USD, with a high estimate of 1150 USD and a low estimate of 575 USD. 16 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +44.17% Upside potential.

What Is the CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 631.22 USD. The pre-market share volume is 651,590.00, and the stock has decreased by -82.16, or -11.52%.

What Is the CAT After Hours Price?

CAT's last after hours stock price is 711.03 USD, the stock has decreased by -2.35, or -0.33%.
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