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- symbol CAT
- Rev/Share 138.009
- Book/Share 44.0866
- PB 13.2412
- Debt/Equity 1.5624
- CurrentRatio 1.3842
- ROIC 0.1449
- MktCap 273479253755.0
- FreeCF/Share 20.2369
- PFCF 28.8389
- PE 29.5315
- Debt/Assets 0.3444
- DivYield 0.01
- ROE 0.482
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | CAT | Wells Fargo | -- | Overweight | -- | -- | Nov. 14, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | HSBC Securities | Hold | Buy | -- | $660 | Nov. 6, 2025 |
| Initiation | CAT | RBC Capital Mkts | -- | Sector Perform | -- | $560 | Oct. 22, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Erste Group | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | -- | $476 | Aug. 19, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CAT | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Underweight | -- | $350 | Aug. 7, 2025 |
| 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 |
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Published: December 22, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate market headlines in 2025, many of the stocks most closely tied to the technology — the Magnificent 7 stocks of Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOG )( NASDAQ:GOOGL ), Amazon ( NASDAQ:AMZN ), Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ), Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ), Microsoft ( NASDAQ:MSFT ), Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA ), and Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) — have shown volatility or lagged.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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3 Manufacturing Stocks Benefiting From Supply-Chain Shifts Into 2026
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar, EnerSys and Honeywell are strengthening domestic operations and supply chains as manufacturers reposition their business operations in 2026.
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CAT vs. KMTUY: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy?
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
CAT's revenue growth revival, infrastructure tailwinds and data-center demand stack up against KMTUY's sales declines and tariff pressures.
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CalAmp Earns Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Certification for Second Consecutive Year
Published: December 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CalAmp earns Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Certification for second year, highlighting quality, on-time delivery and automotive-grade manufacturing.
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Best-Performing Dow Stock of 2025 Will Surprise You
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
'Tis the season of looking back on this year's stock market performance.
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Is Caterpillar (CAT) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Published: December 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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Build a Stronger 2026 Portfolio With These 5 Dividend Aristocrats
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ATO, MDT, PEP, CAT and SPGI stand out as dividend aristocrats for 2026, offering decades of hikes, solid yields and defensive income.
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Is CAT Finally Turning the Corner With Return to Revenue Growth in Q3?
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar posts a 9.5% revenue rebound as all segments return to volume growth, setting up expectations for stronger fourth-quarter sales.
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Deere Calls 2026 the Bottom as Caterpillar Rides Energy Growth Past Estimates
Published: December 10, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) both reported results showing the same headwinds hitting in very different ways.
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Investors Heavily Search Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: December 10, 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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Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend
Published: December 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
IRVING, Texas , Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock payable Feb. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business Jan. 20, 2026. Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year since the company was formed and has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933.
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CAT Stock Trades at Premium Value: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar' record Q3 revenues and rising backlog contrast with ongoing earnings pressure and steep valuation, keeping investors on alert.
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Caterpillar Raises $15.2 Million for United Way, Named a 2025 Leading Corporate Partner
Published: December 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Funds will help individuals and communities thrive across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama IRVING, Texas , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees, together with the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar, pledged more than $15.2 million to the United Way chapters and their partner agencies across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Panama as part of its 2025-2026 campaign. The campaign matches last year's record-breaking amount.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a Trending Stock
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Caterpillar vs. Deere: Which Equipment Stock is the Better Buy Now?
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CAT's renewed revenue growth, rising volumes and exposure to major secular trends set it apart as DE faces continued demand and earnings pressure.
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Is Caterpillar Set to Transform On-Site Energy for Data Centers?
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CAT teams with Vertiv to deliver pre-designed power and cooling architectures built for fast, reliable data center deployment.
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Vertiv and Caterpillar Announce Energy Optimization Collaboration to Expand End-to-End Power and Cooling Offerings for AI Data Centers
Published: November 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
New agreement aims to enhance data center efficiency, resiliency and deployment timelines through integrated energy solutions. COLUMBUS, Ohio , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), a global leader in power systems, today announced the signing of a strategic undertaking to collaborate on advanced energy optimization solutions for data centers.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: November 17, 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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These Dow Stocks Have Crushed the VOO and VTI in 2025—Here's Where They're Headed Next
Published: November 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The Dow Jones Industrial Average offers too small a sample size for many to be an effective gauge of how well the stock market is doing on any given day.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Industrial Products Stocks Now
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Caterpillar Stock Post Q3 Earnings?
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
CAT posts record Q3 revenues and backlog on strong volumes, but tariff-driven costs weigh on margins and earnings.
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Caterpillar Stock Is Up. A ‘Re-Rating' Is Possible.
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar hosted an analyst event in Texas on Tuesday. Now, Wall Street is weighing in.
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Caterpillar Targets Bigger Sales Growth Through 2030
Published: November 04, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar is looking to accelerate its annual sales growth through 2030 and beef up its capital spending on capacity and digital technology.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: November 04, 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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Buy Or Sell Caterpillar Stock?
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) has been a standout performer in the industrial sector, buoyed by optimism around infrastructure spending and a resilient U.S. economy. Yet, after a sharp rally, investors are asking the key question — has the stock run too far, too fast?
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Wall Street Roundup: Is This Time Really Different?
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The Fed's latest rate cut highlights internal division and ongoing tension between inflation concerns and signs of economic slowdown, especially in the labor market. Meta (META) reported strong earnings but faced investor skepticism over rising R&D and CapEx, contrasting with more disciplined spending at Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT).
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Caterpillar's Next Big Move Has Nothing To Do With Bulldozers
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is charging into the AI era — and Wall Street is taking notice. As CEO Joe Creed told investors, “We're definitely really excited about the Prime Power opportunity with data centers and the demand they're putting on the grid,” signaling a strategic evolution from traditional heavy equipment toward powering digital infrastructure.
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CAT Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates on Higher Volumes
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar's Q3 earnings beat estimates as record revenues and higher volumes offset tariff and cost pressures.
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Caterpillar Stock Hit a Record Wednesday—AI Had a Lot To Do With It
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) shares skyrocketed to an all-time high when the big farm and construction machines maker easily beat profit and sales expectations, with strong demand for data center power-generation equipment more than offsetting tariff headwinds.
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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
- Employees 112900