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Caterpillar (CAT)
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The Caterpillar share price today is 742.37.
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Caterpillar Inc is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.
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- Caterpillar receives Investment Bank Analyst Rating Update
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- Caterpillar receives Investment Bank Analyst Rating Update
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Caterpillar 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 |
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: 03/02/2026, 10:02
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Metrics to compare | CAT | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipCATPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 39.1x | 30.7x | 12.7x | |
PEG Ratio | −2.66 | 1.64 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 16.3x | 8.7x | 1.4x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 5.1x | 4.4x | 1.3x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | −7.1% | −5.8% | 14.1% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −20.3% | 4.4% | Unlock |
Analyst Ratings
15 Buy
12 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 686.94
(-7.47% Downside)
Earnings
Latest Release
Jan 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
5.16 / 4.70
Revenue / Forecast
19.10B / 17.85B
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What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Share Price Today?
The live Caterpillar share price today is 742.37
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 0.81%.
What Is the Current Caterpillar Market Cap?
As of today, Caterpillar market capitalisation is 347.32B.
What Is Caterpillar's (CAT) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Caterpillar EPS is currently 18.81 (Trailing Twelve Months).
When Is the Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?
Caterpillar's next earnings report will be released on 22 Apr 2026.
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 is Strong Buy.
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 112900 employees.
What is the current trading status of Caterpillar (CAT)?
As of 11 Feb 2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a price of 742.37, with a previous close of 742.12. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 737.67 to 752.00, while its 52-week range spans from 267.30 to 751.28.
What Is Caterpillar (CAT) Price Target According to Analysts?
The average 12-month price target for Caterpillar is USD686.94, 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 -7.47% Downside potential.
What Is the CAT After Hours Price?
CAT's last after hours stock price is 743.85, the stock has decreased by 1.48, or 0.20%.
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