Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Currency in USD
904.49
-22.44(-2.42%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
902.78931.35
52 wk Range
322.90931.35
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
926.93
Open
930
Day's Range
902.78-931.35
52 wk Range
322.9-931.35
Volume
847.57K
Average Volume (3m)
2.65M
1-Year Change
189.4034%
Book Value / Share
40.11
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Fair Price
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Price Target
890.64
Downside
-1.53%
Members' Sentiments
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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
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 890.64
(-1.53% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Argus
Buy990.00+9.57%820.00MaintainMay 05, 2026
DA Davidson
Hold845.00-6.47%650.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold879.00-2.71%769.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
Baird
Buy1,165.00+28.94%940.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy1,125.00+24.52%860.00MaintainMay 01, 2026

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 Q1/2026

  • Caterpillar Q1 2026 EPS of $5.54 beat forecasts by 19.65%; revenue rose 22% YoY to $17.4B, exceeding expectations by 5.52%
  • Stock surged 6.04% to $859 in pre-market trading following earnings beat, approaching 52-week high of $888.38
  • Adjusted operating profit reached $3.1B (up 20% YoY) with 18% margin; free cash flow increased $350M YoY to $600M
  • Company deployed $5.7B to shareholders via buybacks and dividends; tariff costs lower than expected aided profitability
  • Management projects continued EPS and revenue growth, citing diversified portfolio strength and operational efficiency initiatives
Last Updated: 2026-04-30, 10:16 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
5.54 / 4.63
Revenue / Forecast
17.4B / 16.49B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 20.08%
Dividend Yield
0.67%
Industry Median 1.46%
Annualized payout
6.04
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.95%
Growth Streak

CAT Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
44.5x34.2x12.7x
PEG Ratio
−21.521.810.03
Price/Book
22.5x7.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.9x4.2x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−4.0%0.0%18.5%
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
155.84M33.84%144.45B
Other Institutional Investors
180.00M39.08%166.85B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
124.75M27.08%115.63B
Total
460.59M100.00%426.94B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.17%46,835,12243,412,880
BlackRock, Inc.7.85%36,143,44733,502,445

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FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price Today?

The Caterpillar stock price today is 904.49 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 0.65%.

What Is the Caterpillar Market Cap?

As of today, Caterpillar market cap is 419.47B USD.

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

The Caterpillar EPS (TTM) is 20.08.

When Is the Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?

Caterpillar will release its next earnings report on Aug 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 Buy.

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 May 07, 2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a price of 904.49 USD, with a previous close of 926.93 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 902.78 USD to 931.35 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 322.90 USD to 931.35 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Caterpillar is 890.64 USD, with a high estimate of 1165 USD and a low estimate of 575 USD. 15 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -1.53% Downside potential.

What Is the CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 920.15 USD. The pre-market share volume is 11,640.00, and the stock has decreased by -6.78, or -0.73%.
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