Caterpillar (CAT)

Currency in USD
693.62
-8.38(-1.19%)
Closed·
693.620.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
692.70711.84
52 wk Range
267.30789.81
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
702
Open
701.31
Day's Range
692.7-711.84
52 wk Range
267.3-789.81
Volume
1.8M
Average Volume (3m)
2.79M
1-Year Change
104.8373%
Book Value / Share
45.55
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
736.21
Upside
+6.14%
Members' Sentiments
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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

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.

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: 03/02/2026, 10:02
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Compare CAT to Peers and Sector

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P/E Ratio
36.3x29.8x12.3x
PEG Ratio
−2.500.820.03
Price/Book
15.1x5.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.8x3.3x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.0%0.0%23.6%
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 736.21
(+6.14% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BofA Securities
Buy825.00+18.94%-Maintain10/03/2026
Citi
Buy785.00+13.17%760.00Maintain09/03/2026
Oppenheimer
Buy817.00+17.79%729.00Maintain06/03/2026
JPMorgan
Buy860.00+23.99%765.00Maintain04/03/2026
Wells Fargo
Buy870.00+25.43%756.00Maintain25/02/2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 18.81%
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Industry Median 1.49%
Annualised payout
6.04
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.59%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
29/01/2026
EPS / Forecast
5.16 / 4.70
Revenue / Forecast
19.1B / 17.85B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Share Price Today?

The Caterpillar stock price today is 693.62 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 0.86%.

What Is the Current Caterpillar Market Cap?

As of today, Caterpillar market cap is 323.64B USD.

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 23/04/2026.

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 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.

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

As of 19/03/2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a price of 693.62 USD, with a previous close of 702.00 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 692.70 USD to 711.84 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 267.30 USD to 789.81 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Caterpillar is 736.21 USD, with a high estimate of 877.52 USD and a low estimate of 425 USD. 15 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +6.14% Upside potential.

What Is the CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 700.01 USD. The pre-market share volume is 16,650.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.99, or -0.28%.
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