Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Currency in USD
613.43
-9.32(-1.50%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
610.70632.00
52 wk Range
537.081,073.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
622.75
Open
629.82
Day's Range
610.7-632
52 wk Range
537.08-1,073.46
Volume
2.87M
Average Volume (3m)
2.72M
1-Year Change
6.219%
Book Value / Share
46.74
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
857.99
Upside
+39.87%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years

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 857.99
(+39.87% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold685.00+11.93%882.00Maintain02-11-2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold664.00+8.50%749.00Maintain30-10-2026
JPMorgan
Buy1,000.00+63.40%1,100.00Maintain30-10-2026
Baird
Hold729.00+19.12%970.00Maintain30-10-2026
RBC Capital
Hold722.00+17.98%897.00Maintain30-10-2026

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, 09:06 pm
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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 25.59
Dividend Yield
1.05%
Industry Median 1.53%
Annualised payout
6.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-18.81%
Growth Streak

CAT Income Statement

Compare CAT to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CAT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.2x28.5x11.1x
PEG Ratio
0.790.130.03
Price/Book
13.3x8.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.7x2.6x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
38.4%28.4%36.0%
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
153.92M33.48%95.85B
Other Institutional Investors
182.85M39.78%113.87B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
122.91M26.74%76.54B
Total
459.67M100.00%286.26B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.26%3,79,91,5052,36,59,210
State Street Investment Management7.48%3,43,92,3162,14,17,815

FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Share Price Today?

The Caterpillar share price today is 613.43.

What is the current Caterpillar (CAT) share price and day range?

As of 02-11-2026, the Caterpillar share price is 613.43, with a previous close of 622.75. The share price has ranged from 610.70 to 632.00 today, while the 52-week range spans from 537.08 to 1,073.46.

What Is the Caterpillar Market Cap?

As of today, Caterpillar market cap is 281.99B.

Does Caterpillar Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Caterpillar dividend yield is 1.0%%.

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Caterpillar is 857.99, with a high estimate of 1150 and a low estimate of 575. 16 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +39.87% Upside potential.

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

The Caterpillar EPS (TTM) is 25.59.

When Is the Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?

Caterpillar will release its next earnings report on 04-02-2027.

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.

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."

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 CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 626.39. The pre-market share volume is 24,990.00, and the stock has changed by 3.64, or 0.58%.

What Is the CAT After Hours Price?

CAT's last after hours stock price is 631.51, the stock has changed by 8.76, or 1.41%.
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