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- symbol CAT
- Rev/Share 134.4241
- Book/Share 39.7339
- PB 10.8073
- Debt/Equity 2.1836
- CurrentRatio 1.3384
- ROIC 0.1361
- MktCap 201150828230.0
- FreeCF/Share 16.4786
- PFCF 25.9885
- PE 21.3707
- Debt/Assets 0.4511
- DivYield 0.0134
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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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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About Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
- IPO Date 1929-12-02
- Website https://www.caterpillar.com
- Industry Agricultural - Machinery
- CEO Joseph E. Creed CPA
- Employees 112900