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- symbol CAT
- Rev/Share 133.2049
- Book/Share 38.0501
- PB 10.6698
- Debt/Equity 2.1358
- CurrentRatio 1.3198
- ROIC 0.1516
- MktCap 190910264800.0
- FreeCF/Share 18.0775
- PFCF 22.2377
- PE 19.3955
- Debt/Assets 0.4541
- DivYield 0.0139
- 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 |
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Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: July 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: July 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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
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Published: June 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: June 24, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
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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
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Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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
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Published: June 11, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
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Caterpillar Inc. Increases Dividend
Published: June 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
IRVING, Texas , June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 10 cents, a seven percent increase, to one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock, payable Aug. 20 to shareholders of record at close of business July 21. Caterpillar expects to continue to return substantially all Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases.
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Published: June 10, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
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Caterpillar Volumes Keep Sliding: Is It Time for Investors to Worry?
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CAT sees sixth straight quarter of volume declines as demand weakens across key segments and macro pressures intensify.
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Buy, Sell, Or Hold CAT Stock At $350?
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) stock has lagged behind the S&P 500 index over the previous six months, falling by 12% in contrast to the S&P 500's 2% drop. This underachievement corresponds with low dealer inventory levels, which signal weak overall demand for Caterpillar's offerings.
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Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: June 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Is Caterpillar (CAT) Up 12.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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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Published: May 27, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
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Published: May 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: May 13, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
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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