Caterpillar Inc (CAT)

Currency in USD
596.52
-26.57(-4.26%)
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597.50+0.98(+0.16%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
595.78625.00
52 wk Range
267.30627.50
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
623.09
Open
623
Day's Range
595.78-625
52 wk Range
267.3-627.5
Volume
3.25M
Average Volume (3m)
2.76M
1-Year Change
71.08%
Book Value / Share
44.1
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
605.19
Upside
+1.45%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Significant return over the last week

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
Sell

Caterpillar Inc 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. 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
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Caterpillar Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Caterpillar Q2 2025: EPS $4.72 (missed forecast), revenue $16.6B (beat forecast), stock dips 1.31% premarket
  • Strong backlog growth to $37.5B, but 1% YoY revenue decline; construction and data center demand remain robust
  • Full-year 2025 outlook: slightly higher sales, adjusted operating profit margin in lower half of target range
  • Restructuring costs projected $300-350M; free cash flow estimated at $7.5B for 2025
  • Tariff impacts remain a concern, with estimated costs of $1.3-1.5B for 2025
Last Updated: 2025-08-05, 12:14 p/m
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P/E Ratio
30.1x25.9x12.5x
PEG Ratio
−3.311.220.03
Price/Book
13.5x6.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.3x3.2x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.1%2.9%17.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
12 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
28 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 605.19
(+1.45% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Raymond James
Hold---MaintainJan 07, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Hold630.00+5.61%557.00MaintainDec 19, 2025
BWG Global
Hold---UpgradeDec 16, 2025
Truist Securities
Buy729.00+22.21%-MaintainDec 03, 2025
Wells Fargo
Buy675.00+13.16%-New CoverageNov 13, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 19.49%
Dividend Yield
1.01%
Industry Median 1.63%
Annualized payout
6.04
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.23%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 29, 2025
EPS / Forecast
4.95 / 4.55
Revenue / Forecast
17.64B / 16.76B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CAT Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price Today?

The Caterpillar stock price today is 596.52

What Stock Exchange Does Caterpillar Trade On?

Caterpillar is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange 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 1.01%.

What Is the Caterpillar Market Cap?

As of today, Caterpillar market cap is 279.00B.

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

The Caterpillar EPS (TTM) is 19.49.

When Is the Next Caterpillar Earnings Date?

Caterpillar will release its next earnings report on Jan 29, 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 112900 employees.

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

As of Jan 08, 2026, Caterpillar (CAT) is trading at a price of 596.52, with a previous close of 623.09. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 595.78 to 625.00, while its 52-week range spans from 267.30 to 627.50.

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

The average 12-month price target for Caterpillar is USD605.1904, with a high estimate of USD780 and a low estimate of USD380. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +1.45% Upside potential.

What Is the CAT Premarket Price?

CAT's last pre-market stock price is 625.49. The pre-market share volume is 7,090.00, and the stock has decreased by 2.40, or 0.39%.

What Is the CAT After Hours Price?

CAT's last after hours stock price is 597.50, the stock has decreased by 0.98, or 0.16%.
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