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- symbol CAT
- Rev/Share 134.4241
- Book/Share 39.7339
- PB 12.9352
- Debt/Equity 2.1836
- CurrentRatio 1.3384
- ROIC 0.1361
- MktCap 240756003319.0
- FreeCF/Share 16.4786
- PFCF 31.1054
- PE 25.5784
- Debt/Assets 0.4511
- DivYield 0.0114
- ROE 0.4992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Robert W. Baird | Underperform | Neutral | -- | $309 | May 1, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CAT | Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | -- | $395 | May 1, 2025 |
News
Earnings Preview: Caterpillar (CAT) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: October 22, 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. to Offer Video Webcast of 2025 Investor Day
Published: October 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
IRVING, Texas , Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will offer a video webcast of its Investor Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4 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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Wall Street Roundup: Financial Earnings, Golden Highs, Data Dearth
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Big bank earnings impressed, with WFC, MS, C, and BAC posting strong results, while regional banks like ZION and WAL faced notable setbacks. AI enthusiasm is spreading beyond core tech, boosting stocks like WMT and CAT, but valuation concerns and bubble fears persist.
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From Bulldozers to Big Data: Caterpillar's Bull Case Gets a Lift
Published: October 16, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Caterpillar NYSE: CAT have demonstrated remarkable momentum in 2025, up over 41% year-to-date to reach a new all-time high and reflecting strong investor confidence. But just as the market was celebrating this milestone, the industrial sector giant announced a move that signals a deeper strategic shift.
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How Does CAT Stock Compare With Peers?
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar stock (NYSE: CAT) is up 21% in a month, a surge fueled by positive analyst sentiment and strategic expansion.
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Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Oct. 29
Published: October 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
IRVING, Texas , Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release third-quarter 2025 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
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Caterpillar's AI Potential Is Bigger Than You Think
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
JPMorgan says the stock is a buy. It's about more than construction machinery.
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Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday
Published: October 14, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Stock futures fell Tuesday as trade tensions between the U.S. and China intensified.
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CAT to Boost Mining Technology Solutions With RPMGlobal Holdings Deal
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar's acquisition of RPMGlobal Holdings aims to strengthen its mining technology with advanced software and data-driven solutions.
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Brokers Suggest Investing in Caterpillar (CAT): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: October 09, 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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Cramer reveals 5 undervalued stocks that are must-own heading into 2026
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Invezz
Sentiment: Positive
Famed investor Jim Cramer says investors shouldn't feel boxed out of the market as the benchmark S&P 500 index continued to print higher highs in the second half of 2025. “Sometimes, it can feel like there's nothing left to buy,” the former hedge fund manager agreed in a recent segment of Mad Money.
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Investors Heavily Search Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: September 24, 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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Why Is Caterpillar Stock On The Rise?
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar (CAT) stock has been on a remarkable run, gaining 7.8% over a six-day winning streak. This impressive performance has boosted the company's market capitalization by roughly $16 billion, bringing its total value to approximately $212 billion.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is a Trending Stock
Published: September 11, 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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Norway says it seeks to keep large US investments despite Caterpillar brawl
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday he hopes the country's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, can maintain its current investment policy in which about half the assets are invested in the U.S.
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CAT May Face $1.8B Tariff Impacts This Year: Are Margins at Risk?
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar lifts its 2025 tariff impact forecast to $1.8B, while expecting margins near the bottom of its target range.
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Top Stock Movers Now: Caterpillar, Nvidia, Autodesk, and More
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
U.S. equities were lower at midday, as inflation rose and investors pulled money out of the market ahead of the long Labor Day holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell.
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Others likely to follow Caterpillar's tariff-cost warning as prices rise
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative
Raymond James analyst Tim Thein cut his earnings targets for Caterpillar after the bulldozer maker bumped up its cost estimates for tariffs.
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Caterpillar Stock Drops as It Expects Tariffs Hit of Up to $1.8B This Year
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Caterpillar (CAT) shares fell in premarket trading Friday, a day after the maker of big farm and construction equipment warned tariffs would negatively impact its results by a greater amount the rest of the year.
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Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2025
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dividend Aristocrats have shown mixed 2025 performance, with some delivering double-digit gains and others lagging, but overall stability remains a hallmark. Dividend growth is robust, with 53 of 69 Aristocrats raising payouts in 2025 and an average growth rate of 5.14%, signaling continued income reliability. My 'Promising Aristocrats' list, focused on undervaluation and projected total return, has outperformed both NOBL and SPY in August.
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CAT vs. DE: Which Heavy Machinery Stock Looks More Promising?
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar's rebound, China recovery and data center demand give it an edge over Deere's ongoing declines and weaker 2025 outlook.
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Is Trending Stock Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) a Buy Now?
Published: August 27, 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 Stock Could Crawl Back Toward Record
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) stock is down 1% to trade at $428.09 at last check, but still sports a healthy a 21.9% year-over-year lead.
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World's largest sovereign wealth fund exits Caterpillar and five banks on Israel concerns
Published: August 26, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
Norway's sovereign wealth fund will exclude U.S. machinery manufacturer Caterpillar and five Israeli banks from its equity portfolio over what it called an "unacceptable risk" that the firms contribute to rights violations. The ethics committee for Norges Bank Investment Management found that the former produced bulldozers that were being used in the "unlawful destruction of Palestinian property," while the banks had provided financial services necessary for the contruction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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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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About Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
- IPO Date 1929-12-02
- Website https://www.caterpillar.com
- Industry Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO Joseph E. Creed CPA
- Employees 112900