Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
759.74
-0.79 (-0.10%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
759.41
-0.33 (-0.04%)
After-hours: Feb 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Market Cap353.50B +104.0%
Revenue (ttm)67.59B +4.3%
Net Income8.88B -17.7%
EPS18.81 -14.7%
Shares Out 465.29M
PE Ratio40.39
Forward PE33.41
Dividend$6.04 (0.80%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 20, 2026
Volume2,102,857
Open755.00
Previous Close760.53
Day's Range752.11 - 771.97
52-Week Range267.30 - 789.81
Beta1.56
AnalystsBuy
Price Target655.94 (-13.66%)
Earnings DateJan 29, 2026

About CAT

Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools. Its Resourc... [Read more]

Founded 1925
Employees 118,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CAT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Caterpillar's revenue was $67.59 billion, an increase of 4.29% compared to the previous year's $64.81 billion. Earnings were $8.88 billion, a decrease of -17.68%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $655.94, which is a decrease of -13.66% from the latest price.

Price Target
$655.94
(-13.66% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Some US investors pivot to infrastructure amid broader AI selloff

As Wall Street's love affair with artificial intelligence heavyweights cools, some investors are pivoting to infrastructure companies they expect to benefit from AI capital spending, a shift that is s...

2 days ago - Reuters

Can AI Infrastructure Spending Keep CAT Stock Climbing?

With a 26% year-to-date gain, Caterpillar stock (NYSE: CAT) is riding a wave of significant momentum that has brought the stock to a critical technical juncture.

2 days ago - Forbes

Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed and Group President Rod Shurman to Participate in Fireside Chat at CONEXPO

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed and Construction Industries Group President Rod Shurman are expected to participate in a fir...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

ElevenEs Held 1st Closing of Its Series B Investment Round Backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc.

SUBOTICA, Serbia & LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Construction of ElevenEs 1GWh LFP Battery Cell Mega Factory to Begin in February 2026.

3 days ago - Business Wire

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions with RPMGlobal Acquisition

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026  /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has acquired RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL), an Australian-based mining software company. The acquisition expands Cate...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Why Caterpillar's Stock Is Benefiting From the AI Boom

Shares of Caterpillar, the maker of mining and construction machinery, are up more than 30% since year-end, making it the biggest contributor to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. WSJ's Jonathan Weil e...

8 days ago - Wall Street Journal

Tom Lee And Dow Jones Industrial Average Have 8 Stocks In Common: Do You Own Any Top Picks?

The fund offers exposure to several themes, including value, which could be why the ETF has eight stocks in common with the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

9 days ago - Benzinga

This Staid Dividend ETF Is Already Up 10% in 2026. Caterpillar Leads the Charge.

With investors suddenly jittery over software and other tech stocks, the script has flipped.

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9 days ago - Barrons

54 Stocks, 9 Megatrends: My Favorite Places To Be While Capital Is 'Forced'

My top-down strategy targets 'mission-critical' sectors where capital is forced by secular and cyclical tailwinds—data centers, energy, AI, defense, and infrastructure. AI-driven data center and energ...

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9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Watch Out For These Red Flags In CAT Stock

CAT stock has surged roughly 120% over the last twelve months, recently hitting new all-time highs above $775. This momentum is largely fueled by the AI infrastructure boom, which has transformed its ...

9 days ago - Forbes

Caterpillar On Track For Multi-Year EPS Recovery: Analyst

Analyst Michael Feniger maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price forecast from $735 to $825.

10 days ago - Benzinga

Caterpillar CFO Andrew Bonfield to Participate in Fireside Chat at Barclays Industrial Select Conference

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bonfield is expected to participate in a fireside chat, hosted by Adam Seiden, managing directo...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Inflation Is Coming Back - Here's Where I'm Buying Pricing Power

I see a rising risk of a second inflation wave, with consensus underestimating persistent inflation above 3% through 2026. Leading indicators like the ISM Manufacturing Prices Index and commodity pric...

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11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar's Growing Role in AI Infrastructure Buildout & CAT Options Trade

Be cautious on Caterpillar (CAT), says CFRA's Jonathan Sakraida. While the company's financials support recent rallies in shares, Jonathan points to growth not moving fast enough to support the stock'...

15 days ago - Schwab Network

The Big 3: CAT, TLT, XOM

@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is watching "manic" moves in stocks and leans bearish on today's Big 3 options trades. He calls Caterpillar (CAT) an "overcooked turkey" following its significant rally.

Other symbols: TLTXOM
17 days ago - Schwab Network

ACI Wins Multi-Year Caterpillar Engagement as Strategic Technology Transformation Partner

Global Technology Firm Selected to Lead Mission-Critical Digital Infrastructure Modernization for the Heavy Equipment Leader SOMERSET, N.J., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACI, a global provider of ente...

18 days ago - PRNewsWire

Caterpillar Rewards Shareholders With $56 Billion Returns

Building on its recent January 2026 earnings report, where Caterpillar (CAT) posted a decisive beat with record full-year revenues of $67.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $19.06, the company continues to...

18 days ago - Forbes

Five AI Value Stocks for Investors to Consider

AI investing doesn't have to mean paying triple-digit multiples. These five value-oriented stocks offer exposure to the AI boom through power, infrastructure, and legacy industries.

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19 days ago - Barrons

These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Caterpillar Following Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) reported upbeat earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday.

22 days ago - Benzinga

This Construction Giant's Stock Led the Dow Over the Past Year. It's Gotten a Boost From AI

America's construction and farming equipment giant Caterpillar has become a big beneficiary of the AI boom.

23 days ago - Investopedia

Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand

Caterpillar is reshaping how customers use its equipment as demand shifts toward data centers, autonomous operations and energy reliability. On its latest earnings call, held on Thursday (Jan. 29) the...

23 days ago - PYMNTS

Crude Oil Surges 3%; Caterpillar Shares Gain After Q4 Results

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) shares gained over 3% on Thursday after the company reported earnings for the fourth quarter.

23 days ago - Benzinga

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

If You Don't Believe In Geo-Capex, Look At Caterpillar's Q4 Earnings

Caterpillar's earnings are hard evidence that geo-capex is real: volumes drove growth, backlog hit a record $51B (+71% YoY), and power & energy demand tied to data centers keeps accelerating. Services...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha