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- symbol CAT
- Rev/Share 133.2049
- Book/Share 38.0501
- PB 11.5136
- Debt/Equity 2.1358
- CurrentRatio 1.3198
- ROIC 0.1516
- MktCap 206007376300.0
- FreeCF/Share 18.0775
- PFCF 23.9962
- PE 20.9292
- Debt/Assets 0.4541
- DivYield 0.0131
- ROE 0.5366
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | CAT | Melius | Hold | Buy | -- | $500 | July 9, 2025 |
| Reiterated | CAT | BofA Securities | -- | Buy | $335 | $385 | May 30, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | UBS | Sell | Neutral | -- | $357 | May 16, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Robert W. Baird | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $395 | May 13, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | -- | $395 | May 1, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Robert W. Baird | Underperform | Neutral | -- | $309 | May 1, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | $283 | April 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CAT | UBS | Neutral | Sell | -- | $243 | April 7, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | UBS | Sell | Neutral | $355 | $385 | Feb. 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Evercore ISI | Underperform | In-line | -- | $365 | Jan. 13, 2025 |
News
Caterpillar is Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CAT's Q2 earnings are set to decline for the fourth straight quarter, with weaker pricing and higher costs pressuring results.
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Caterpillar Stock on a Record Run Ahead of Earnings
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Blue-chip machinery stock Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) is gearing up for its second-quarter earnings report, due out before the open Tuesday, August 5.
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Caterpillar (CAT) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Evaluate the expected performance of Caterpillar (CAT) for the quarter ended June 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
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Analysts Estimate Caterpillar (CAT) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar (CAT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Caterpillar (CAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: AngloGold Ashanti, Caterpillar & Hershey in Focus
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
AU, CAT and HSY are standing out as Zacks' high-conviction picks, with each posting double-digit gains in recent weeks.
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Dow Jones: Trade Deal Boosts Caterpillar, Boeing—Market Eyes EU Talks Next
Published: July 23, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive
Dow jumps on Trump's Japan trade deal, boosting Caterpillar and Boeing. Traders eye EU talks, tech earnings, and Fed signals for the next market move.
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4 Stocks to Watch in the Promising Construction & Mining Equipment Industry
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The prospects of the Zacks Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry look good. Stocks like CAT, KMTUY, TEX and HY are stocks worth a look.
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Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Aug. 5
Published: July 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
IRVING, Texas , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release second-quarter 2025 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, Aug. 5.
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Caterpillar: Risks Rise As Sentiment Makes A 180
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Caterpillar stock has surged 36% since Q1 earnings, defying weak results due to a sharp reversal in sentiment and improving outlook. Dividend hike and resilient macro data boosted confidence, but current valuation already prices in known growth catalysts like infrastructure and energy transition. Earnings estimates are rising, but expectations are now high; Q2 results may disappoint or highlight ongoing challenges, risking a pullback.
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Company insiders now are bearish to the extreme — but they're upbeat on these 11 stocks
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Overall, executives and directors are down on 10 S&P 500 sectors — and positive about just this one.
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Caterpillar (CAT) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The latest trading day saw Caterpillar (CAT) settling at $412.88, representing a +2.04% change from its previous close.
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Caterpillar (CAT) Is Up 2.03% in One Week: What You Should Know
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Caterpillar (CAT) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Wall Street Analysts Think Caterpillar (CAT) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Caterpillar (CAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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This 3 Stock Portfolio Provides Monthly Income
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly.
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Jim Cramer Says “We Have a Runaway Bull Market”, and These Stocks Are Leading The Charge
Published: July 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
When it comes to CNBC and stock advice, no name is bigger than Jim Cramer.
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Why Caterpillar (CAT) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) closed the most recent trading day at $398.43, moving +1.92% from the previous trading session.
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Final Trades: Amgen, Caterpillar, Honeywell and Freeport-McMoran
Published: July 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Saudi Construction Equipment Market to Surge: Can CAT Capitalize?
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar is set to benefit as Saudi Arabia's equipment market is expected to grow 5.92% over 2024-2030, fueled by Vision 2030 infrastructure goals.
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CAT Outpaces Industry in 3 Months: Time to Buy the Stock?
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar outpaces peers with a dividend hike, strong ROE and rising demand from AI, data centers and clean energy.
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The 4 Dividend Aristocrats Warren Buffett Would Buy Next
Published: June 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Warren Buffett is well known for favoring companies with a strong dividend track record.
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3 Industrial Leaders Boosting Dividends as the Sector Outperforms
Published: June 24, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Two leaders in the industrials sector just significantly increased their dividends, while another behemoth is very likely gearing up to do the same. The industrial sector has been resilient so far in 2025, even as the returns of the general market have been disappointing.
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Can Caterpillar's E&T Segment Continue to be Its Saving Grace?
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CAT leans on its Energy & Transportation segment, now 47% of sales, to offset pressure in the construction and mining units.
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Caterpillar Inc. to Host 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4
Published: June 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
IRVING, Texas , June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will host its 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4, in the Dallas area, beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST. Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed and the Caterpillar executive leadership team will provide an update on strategic priorities and growth opportunities as the company embarks on the next 100 years.
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Caterpillar's Dividend Hike Is A Positive Signal Amid Macro Worries
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I reiterate my buy rating on Caterpillar, citing its recent dividend hike and resilient shareholder-friendly actions amid macro uncertainty. Despite weak Q1 results and EPS downgrades, CAT's robust profitability, strong free cash flow, and reasonable valuation support a positive long-term outlook. Key risks include tariff headwinds, global macroeconomic weakness, and China exposure, but CAT's balance sheet and GARP profile remain attractive.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Caterpillar (CAT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Will CAT's Dividend Hike Revive Investor Confidence in Uncertain Times?
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Caterpillar lifts its quarterly dividend by 7% to $1.51, marking 31 straight years of hikes despite recent revenue softness.
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Caterpillar vs. Volvo: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy Now?
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CAT and VLVLY face near-term headwinds, but Caterpillar's stronger ROE and U.S. tailwinds may give it an edge.
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About Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
- IPO Date 1929-12-02
- Website https://www.caterpillar.com
- Industry Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO Joseph E. Creed CPA
- Employees 112900