Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

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Why CAT Stock's Bull Run Might Not Be Over
CAT
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Caterpillar (CAT) stock is currently at a noteworthy juncture. It exhibits strong momentum, and investing in it means backing a company with excellent margins, solid cash flow, a low-debt capital structure, and favorable market conditions.

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Caterpillar vs Deere: Heavy Machinery Legends Post Opposite Earnings Stories and the Gap Is Widening Fast
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Published: February 25, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Deere (NYSE: DE) both reported recent quarters that tell strikingly different stories.

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The Big 3: MSFT, CAT, RIVN
MSFT, RIVN, CAT
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

As macro headwinds and a software sell-off raise challenges against Wall Street, Aquiles Larrea, Jr. sees investors setting the stage for a rebound. With today's Big 3, Aquiles sees opportunity in Microsoft's (MSFT) pullback, Caterpillar's (CAT) long-term ties to the AI picture, and Rivian's (RIVN) potential to capitalize on an expanding EV industry.

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CAT Sees Q4 Earnings Growth Amid Cost Pressures: Can Growth Sustain?
CAT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Caterpillar posts Q4 EPS growth after five quarters of declines, but tariffs and rising costs squeeze margins as 2026 profitability faces pressure.

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Caterpillar vs. Deere: Which Equipment Stock is a Better Buy Now?
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Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Record revenues, rising estimates and stronger ROE tilt the edge toward Caterpillar in this heavy machinery battle.

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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript
CAT
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a Trending Stock
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Published: February 17, 2026 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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Wall Street Roundup: Economic Data, Earnings Updates
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Published: February 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Macroeconomic data show a mixed picture: January jobs beat expectations, but 2025 revisions reveal anemic job growth and persistent inflation above the Fed's 2% target. AI-driven capital expenditures are fueling gains for select industrials like Caterpillar (CAT), while tech hyperscalers increasingly rely on debt to fund expansion.

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Dow 50,000 Shows This AI-Led Bull Market Has Plenty of Room to Run
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Published: February 13, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) quietly passed the 50,000 mark for the very first time—an occasion that warrants donning the “Dow 50,000” hat.

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This Staid Dividend ETF Is Already Up 10% in 2026. Caterpillar Leads the Charge.
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Published: February 12, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

With investors suddenly jittery over software and other tech stocks, the script has flipped.

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Why Caterpillar (CAT) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Focus List offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks and build a winning investment portfolio. Here's why you should take advantage.

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From Farm Equipment to Power Grids: These 6 Stocks Are Riding India's Boom
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Published: February 11, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

India's infrastructure boom is creating opportunities for U.S. industrial companies with the scale and capabilities to serve the world's most populous nation.

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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Caterpillar Stock Post Q4 Earnings?
CAT
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

CAT posts record Q4 revenues and backlog as volumes surge, but margin pressure and a premium valuation raise questions on what to do next.

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Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
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Caterpillar Is Riding the Data Center Boom—But Is It Too Expensive Now?
CAT
Published: February 04, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Amid a strong year for the industrials sector, U.S. machinery giant Caterpillar NYSE: CAT was among the most notable standouts of 2025. Using the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLI as a proxy, the sector delivered a total return of around 19% last year.

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Is Trending Stock Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) a Buy Now?
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Published: February 04, 2026 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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ACI Wins Multi-Year Caterpillar Engagement as Strategic Technology Transformation Partner
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Published: February 03, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Global Technology Firm Selected to Lead Mission-Critical Digital Infrastructure Modernization for the Heavy Equipment Leader SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACI, a global provider of enterprise-grade technology services, today announced it has entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership with Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT).

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Caterpillar Rewards Shareholders With $56 Billion Returns
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Published: February 03, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Building on its recent January 2026 earnings report, where Caterpillar (CAT) posted a decisive beat with record full-year revenues of $67.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $19.06, the company continues to solidify its reputation as a powerhouse of shareholder value.

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These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Caterpillar Following Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings
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Published: January 30, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) reported upbeat earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday.

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CAT Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates, Posts Record Revenues on Higher Volumes
CAT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Caterpillar beats Q4 EPS estimates as record $19.1B revenues on higher volumes end earnings declines, though tariffs and costs squeeze margins.

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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Unit Labor Costs Remain Negative
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Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

It's a busy morning for data today, with Q4 earnings season continuing to heat up and Thursday Weekly Jobless Claims leading a train of economic data. Pre-market futures are currently in the green: the Dow +50 points, the S&P 500 +20, the Nasdaq +57 and the small-cap Russell 2000 +7 points at this hour.

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If You Don't Believe In Geo-Capex, Look At Caterpillar's Q4 Earnings
CAT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Caterpillar's earnings are hard evidence that geo-capex is real: volumes drove growth, backlog hit a record $51B (+71% YoY), and power & energy demand tied to data centers keeps accelerating. Services now exceed $24B, cash flows remain strong despite tariff headwinds, and Power & Energy profits surged +55% YoY, confirming Caterpillar's positioning at the center of the AI-infrastructure cycle. The problem is no longer the business, but the price.

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Caterpillar fourth quarter earnings top estimates on strong equipment sales
CAT
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT, XETRA:CAT) posted fourth quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue, supported by higher equipment sales volumes. The heavy-equipment maker posted adjusted earnings of $5.16 per share for the fourth quarter, slightly up from $5.14 per share a year earlier and above analysts' expectations of $4.71.

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Caterpillar Stock Hits Record Highs After Earnings
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Published: January 29, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) aren't the only Dow stocks moving after earnings today.

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Caterpillar is Set to Report Q4 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
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Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CAT's Q4 earnings are set to decline for the sixth straight quarter, with weaker pricing and higher costs pressuring results despite higher volumes.

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Caterpillar Q4 Preview: Backlog, Margins, And The AI Power Trade
CAT
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I initiate Caterpillar Inc. with a Buy rating heading into the Q4 2025 print. My main focus is on the Energy & Transportation segment, since it drove the recent re-rate. CAT Q3 sales to users rose 25%, and Power Generation increased 33% on engine demand. Backlog jumped $2.4B in Q3 and was up 39% YOY. I think the stock could see a double-digit sequential increase in Q4.

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Ahead of Caterpillar (CAT) Q4 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
CAT
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Caterpillar (CAT), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2025.

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Final Trades: Capital One, Medtronic, Transocean and Caterpillar
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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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

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, backhoe loaders, compactors, cold planers, compact track and multi-terrain loaders, excavators, motorgraders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, site prep tractors, skid steer loaders, telehandlers, and utility vehicles; mini, small, medium, and large excavators; compact, small, and medium wheel loaders; track-type tractors and loaders; and wheel excavators. The Resource Industries segment provides electric rope shovels, draglines, hydraulic shovels, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, track-type tractors, mining trucks, longwall miners, wheel loaders, off-highway trucks, articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel dozers, fleet management, landfill compactors, soil compactors, machinery components, autonomous ready vehicles and solutions, select work tools, and safety services and mining performance solutions. The Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated systems and solutions, turbines and turbine-related services, remanufactured reciprocating engines and components, centrifugal gas compressors, diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products and services for marine, oil and gas, industrial, and electric power generation sectors. The company's Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans, and wholesale financing plans; and insurance and risk management products for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. The All Other operating segment manufactures filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, etc. The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. and changed its name to Caterpillar Inc. in 1986. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.