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- symbol CAT
- Rev/Share 134.4241
- Book/Share 39.7339
- PB 10.5172
- Debt/Equity 0.0
- CurrentRatio 1.3384
- ROIC 0.1574
- MktCap 195772689310.0
- FreeCF/Share 19.1718
- PFCF 21.7404
- PE 27.0437
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.0137
- ROE 0.3839
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Robert W. Baird | Underperform | Neutral | -- | $309 | May 1, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | -- | $395 | May 1, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | $283 | April 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CAT | UBS | Neutral | Sell | -- | $243 | April 7, 2025 |
News
Can CAT & Hunt Energy Transform the Future of Data Center Power Systems?
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar teams with Hunt Energy to deliver up to 1 GW of reliable power for data centers, starting with a Texas project.
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Analyst Praises Caterpillar Stock's Recent 'Resilience'
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Blue-chip stock Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) is up 1.6% to trade at $419.04 this morning, after the machinery name landed an upgrade to "outperform" from "in-line" at Evercore ISI.
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The Only 2 Places I'd Put Big Money For Income And Growth Right Now
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I hunt investments that combine safety, income, and growth, avoiding hype and focusing on long-term, high-quality opportunities. Some areas are unloved and undervalued, offering income, potential growth, and protection against inflation, perfect for patient investors. I seek places with professional management, liquidity, and dual potential, giving me both steady income and the chance for capital gains.
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Buffett bought UnitedHealth. I bet on Caterpillar.
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
“Street sense” is all about making bold calls: Sometimes you nail them, and sometimes you learn from them.
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Caterpillar Foundation Surpasses $1 Billion in Global Giving
Published: August 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Since inception, Foundation has supported more than 11,000 charities across six continents IRVING, Texas , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), has reached a historic milestone—donating more than $1 billion globally to improve lives and build stronger, more resilient, and sustainable communities around the world. This achievement reflects more than seven decades of impact.
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CAT Down 5% Since Q2 Earnings Miss: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar's Q2 saw falling revenues and earnings but a rebound in volumes and an upbeat 2025 revenue outlook keep long-term growth hopes alive.
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The Big 3: CAT, FDX, MO
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Aquiles Larrea turns to three companies he sees weathering storms of volatility in the long-term. He expects Caterpillar (CAT) to outperform due to continued infrastructure need in the U.S. Aquiles sees FedEx (FDX) as a value play with strong value, while listing Altria (MO) as a core holding that many investors "underestimate.
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Is Most-Watched Stock Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Worth Betting on Now?
Published: August 13, 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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Calls of the Day: Leidos, Eaton Corp, Caterpillar and Axon
Published: August 06, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
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Caterpillar Sees Volume Rebound in Q2: Is the Worst Finally Over?
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CAT breaks a six-quarter slide with a $237M Q2 volume rebound, powered by Energy & Transportation momentum.
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Caterpillar Can (and Will) Crawl Higher: Buy It on the Dip
Published: August 06, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar NYSE: CAT faces headwinds like any multinational business today, but its Q2 results highlight why its stock price can, and will, crawl higher over time. While macroeconomic headwinds, including lower realized prices, cut into revenue and earnings, the business is on the cusp of returning to growth, and its capital return is safe.
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Caterpillar: It's Time To Reduce Exposure To This Dividend Aristocrat
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar has demonstrated consistent growth and resilience since my first analysis in 2019. CAT became a Dividend Aristocrat in late 2019 - a company that has increased its annual dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Dividend Growth has been solid for this Dividend Aristocrat, but dividend yield is stuck in very low single digits.
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 5, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Alex Kapper - Vice President of Investor Relations Andrew R. J. Bonfield - Chief Financial Officer Joseph E.
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Caterpillar's Quiet Pivot: From Construction Cycles To Energy Infrastructure
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar's recent surge is driven less by construction and more by its booming Power Generation business, which quietly anchors the Energy & Transportation segment. While Q2 results held steady, rising import tariffs are starting to eat into margins, with shareholders quietly footing more of the bill through reduced buybacks. Despite its cyclical nature, CAT maintains a rock-solid balance sheet and rewards investors. But after the rally, the valuation leaves little room for error.
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CAT Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Down Y/Y on Tariff-Driven Cost Surge
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar's Q2 earnings miss estimates as tariff costs and weaker pricing pressured margins.
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Trade Deficit Narrowed More Than Expected
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Pre-market futures are in the green across major indexes this morning, but experiencing a bit of choppiness. The Dow and S&P 500 are both up mere single-digits at this hour, off the early-morning highs, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq stays up +70 points presently.
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Caterpillar (CAT) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Caterpillar (CAT) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Caterpillar warns of up to $1.5B tariff hit in 2025 as Q2 profits slide
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT, ETR:CAT1) shares edged lower as the construction and mining equipment manufacturer said it expects tariff costs of up to $1.5 billion for 2025. The company's CFO Andrew Bonfield told investors on its Q2 earnings call on Tuesday that Caterpillar expects a tariff impact of $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion this year.
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Manufacturing Slumps for 5 Months: 3 Top Stocks to Lead the Recovery
Published: August 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
Key Points in This Article: The ISM Manufacturing PMI dropped for the fifth straight month in July, marking an extended period of contraction.
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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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About Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
- IPO Date 1929-12-02
- Website https://www.caterpillar.com
- Industry Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO Joseph E. Creed CPA
- Employees 112900