Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

US — Industrials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • 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

News

How Caterpillar Crushed the Magnificent 7 in 2025 — And It's Not Done Yet!
CAT
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
CAT
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
CAT, ENS, HON
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?
CAT, KMTUY
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
CAT
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
CAT
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?
CAT
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
ATO, CAT, MDT, PEP, SPGI
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?
CAT
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
CAT, DE
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
CAT
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
CAT
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?
CAT
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
CAT
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
CAT
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?
CAT, DE
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?
CAT
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
CAT, VRT
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
CAT
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
CAT, GS
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
CAT, DE
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Caterpillar Stock Post Q3 Earnings?
CAT
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.
CAT
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
CAT
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
CAT
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?
CAT
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?
AAPL, AMD, AMZN, CAT, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA, PLTR
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
CAT
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
CAT
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
CAT
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

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.