Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
353.00
-1.00 (-0.28%)
Feb 19, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-0.28%
Market Cap 168.71B
Revenue (ttm) 64.81B
Net Income (ttm) 10.79B
Shares Out 477.93M
EPS (ttm) 22.05
PE Ratio 16.01
Forward PE 17.24
Dividend $5.64 (1.60%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jan 21, 2025
Volume 2,208,159
Open 351.87
Previous Close 354.00
Day's Range 349.59 - 353.85
52-Week Range 307.05 - 418.50
Beta 1.11
Analysts Buy
Price Target 383.13 (+8.54%)
Earnings Date Jan 30, 2025

About CAT

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. Its 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; compact track, wheel, track-type, backhoe, and skid steer loaders; and related parts and tools. Th... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1925
Employees 112,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CAT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Caterpillar's revenue was $64.81 billion, a decrease of -3.36% compared to the previous year's $67.06 billion. Earnings were $10.79 billion, an increase of 4.42%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $383.13, which is an increase of 8.54% from the latest price.

Price Target
$383.13
(8.54% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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