Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
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- symbol CAT
- Rev/Share 133.2049
- Book/Share 38.0501
- PB 9.247
- Debt/Equity 2.1358
- CurrentRatio 1.3198
- ROIC 0.1516
- MktCap 165452113850.0
- FreeCF/Share 18.0775
- PFCF 19.2722
- PE 16.809
- Debt/Assets 0.4541
- DivYield 0.016
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Downgrade | CAT | Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Underweight | $349 | $332 | Oct. 14, 2024 |
News
Why Is Caterpillar (CAT) Up 12.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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CAT Stock Trades at Premium Value: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar trades at a premium despite falling sales, weak volumes and a flat 2025 outlook. The stock is trailing peers and the industry in YTD performance.
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Dow Jones: Nike, Caterpillar, Goldman Sachs Lead as Blue Chips Surge in US Market Today
Published: May 27, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive
Dow jumps 500 points after Trump delays EU tariffs. Tech stocks and blue chips like Nike and Caterpillar lead today's US stock market rally.
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Insiders are Buying These 3 Stocks
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Insiders have a longer holding period than most, and many strict rules apply to their transactions. Recently, insiders of these three companies have scooped up shares.
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Buried Under Fear: One Of The Best Opportunities I've Seen In Years
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I focus on anticipating market shifts, applying a big-picture, thematic approach to find alpha where others aren't looking. Despite market fragility and high valuations, I'm actively buying cyclical dividend growth stocks before broader sentiment turns positive. Early signs of economic improvement suggest cyclical sectors, especially industrials and transportation, offer exceptional long-term risk/reward.
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CAT Vs KMTUY: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy Now?
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar and Komatsu, two heavy equipment powerhouses, face challenges from tariff pressures. Find out which stock offers better value for investors.
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Caterpillar Showcases Machinery that has Built America for 100 Years in Celebration of Construction
Published: May 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Equipment at Association of Equipment Manufacturers' National Mall event imagines future of manufacturing and construction IRVING, Texas , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today is showcasing its innovative and iconic iron at the National Mall as part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Celebration of Construction. The U.S.-based company is highlighting how its products, technology and services have helped customers for 100 years.
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Caterpillar's stock is now a buy as tariff deals should boost revenue, analyst says
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
The bulldozer and dump-truck maker's stock rises after Baird turns bullish, citing a “revenue tailwind” from the de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade row.
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"All In" Upgrade on CAT, Tariff Pause Fuels Bullishness
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) got an upgrade to outperform from neutral by Baird after the firm upgraded the stock from a bearish position earlier this year. Caroline Woods says it's a signal of bulls funneling back into stocks hit by tariff uncertainty as she highlights figures fueling Baird's position.
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Investors Heavily Search Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: May 06, 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 Misses on Q1 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar Inc.'s CAT recently reported first-quarter 2025 results were not impressive, with the mining and construction equipment behemoth witnessing year-over-year declines in its top and bottom lines, and falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company reported volume declines across all its segments.
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Caterpillar Q1 2025: Margins Strong, Sales Down, And A Tariff Hit Coming
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar Inc.'s Q1 2025 revenue fell 10% due to dealer inventory dynamics, but adjusted EPS remained strong at $4.25 with a healthy 18.3% operating profit margin. Segment performance varied: Construction and Resource Industries lagged, while Energy & Transportation showed strong demand, especially from data centers and utilities. Caterpillar's backlog grew by $5 billion, indicating strong future revenue visibility despite current revenue declines and weak free cash flow.
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Why Caterpillar Stock Is Volatile Today
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar (CAT 0.68%) reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results and lowered full-year guidance. But investors went into earnings season anticipating bad news from Cat, limiting the downside post-announcement.
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Caterpillar Announces Virtual 2025 Shareholder Meeting
Published: April 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
IRVING, Texas , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will hold a virtual annual shareholder meeting Wednesday, June 11 at 8 a.m. CDT. Shareholders owning Caterpillar common stock at the close of business on April 14, or their legal proxy holders, are entitled to participate, submit questions and vote on several items at the virtual annual meeting.
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CAT Q1 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates on Weak Volumes
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar witnesses lower revenues and earnings in Q1 due to weak volumes in all its segments.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Caterpillar (CAT) Q1 Earnings
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Caterpillar (CAT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Alex Kapper - Vice President, Investor Relations Jim Umpleby - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed - Chief Operating Officer & Incoming Chief Executive Officer Andrew Bonfield - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Feniger - Bank of America Rob Wertheimer - Melius Research Tami Zakaria - JPMorgan Kyle Menges - Citigroup David Raso - Evercore ISI Jamie Cook - Truist Securities Angel Castillo - Morgan Stanley Stephen Volkmann - Jefferies Kristen Owen - Oppenheimer Jerry Revich - Goldman Sachs Operator …
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Caterpillar (CAT) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar (CAT) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.25 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.30 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.60 per share a year ago.
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Caterpillar says tariffs could lead to up to $350 million in short-term costs
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar expects “negative economic growth” in the second half of the year.
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Caterpillar Profit Slips on Lower Sales
Published: April 30, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative
The machinery maker posted a profit of $2 billion, or $4.20 a share, compared with $2.86 billion, or $5.75 a share, in the same quarter a year earlier.
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Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results
Published: April 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
First-quarter 2025 profit per share of $4.20; adjusted profit per share of $4.25 Enterprise operating cash flow was $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025 Deployed $4.3 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the first quarter First Quarter ($ in billions except profit per share) 2025 2024 Sales and Revenues $14.2 $15.8 Profit Per Share $4.20 $5.75 Adjusted Profit Per Share $4.25 $5.60 Please see a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the appendix on pages 12 and 13. IRVING, Texas , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced first-quarter 2025 …
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Caterpillar Q1 Earnings Coming Up: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
We analyze what investors??? stance on the CAT stock should be as it gears up to report Q1 results, which are likely to reflect low volumes.
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KMTUY vs. CAT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - Construction and Mining sector might want to consider either Komatsu Ltd. (KMTUY) or Caterpillar (CAT).
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United Rentals: Why I Bought It Instead Of Caterpillar (Q1 2025 Earnings Preview)
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I chose United Rentals over Caterpillar due to its resilience against tariffs and attractive valuation, buying at $560 after monitoring since January 2024. United Rentals, the world's largest equipment rental provider, boasts a $21.43B fleet, $15.3B FY24 revenue, and a 46.7% EBITDA margin. The company's diversified customer mix and strategic M&A activity ensure stability, with 94% of branches in the U.S. and minimal residential construction exposure.
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CAT Vs DE: Which Heavy Machinery Stock is the Better Bet Now?
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar Inc. CAT and Deere & Company DE are two of the world's leading heavy equipment manufacturers. Caterpillar, widely recognized by its signature yellow machines, manufactures construction and mining equipment serving a variety of sectors like infrastructure, construction, mining, oil and gas, and transportation.
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Calls of the Day: Caterpillar, United Rentals, Cummins, Vulcan Materials, Alibaba and T-Mobile
Published: April 16, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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Caterpillar Celebrates First 100 years with a Commitment to the Future Workforce
Published: April 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Company Pledges $100 Million to Help Equip Tomorrow's Innovators IRVING, Texas , April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced an investment to support a key source of its success and longevity for the next 100 years: people. As part of the celebration, the company pledged $100 million over the next five years to help equip the workforce of the future with the skills needed, leveraging technology to meet global market demands as the world undergoes a rapid digital transformation.
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Cramer's Mad Dash: Caterpillar
Published: April 07, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of Caterpillar.
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Caterpillar Celebrates Centennial Year at bauma
Published: April 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Exhibit focuses on the future of equipment, technology and solutions IRVING, Texas , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking its 100th anniversary, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is focusing on "The Next 100 Years" of innovation and sustainability at bauma Munich 2025, the world's leading trade show for construction equipment. The company's exhibit showcases the latest equipment, technologies, power solutions and services to help customers face jobsite challenges head on.
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Why Shares in Caterpillar Tracked Lower Again Today
Published: April 04, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
Shares in Caterpillar (CAT -4.62%) were down by about 7.5% at 11 a.m. ET today as the market continued to sell off equities in the wake of tariff measures imposed on U.S. trade partners.
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About Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
- IPO Date 1929-12-02
- Website https://www.caterpillar.com
- Industry Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO Mr. Joseph E. Creed CPA
- Employees 112900