Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
| Market Cap | 154.42B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 63.26B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 9.94B |
| Shares Out | 477.93M |
| EPS (ttm) | 20.51 |
| PE Ratio | 15.75 |
| Forward PE | 16.91 |
| Dividend | $5.64 (1.75%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,829,145 |
| Open | 322.00 |
| Previous Close | 323.68 |
| Day's Range | 321.42 - 326.40 |
| 52-Week Range | 267.30 - 418.50 |
| Beta | 1.35 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 358.83 (+11.06%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 13 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $358.83, which is an increase of 11.06% from the latest price.
News
Caterpillar Q1 2025: Margins Strong, Sales Down, And A Tariff Hit Coming
Caterpillar Inc.'s Q1 2025 revenue fell 10% due to dealer inventory dynamics, but adjusted EPS remained strong at $4.25 with a healthy 18.3% operating profit margin. Segment performance varied: Constr...
Caterpillar Announces Virtual 2025 Shareholder Meeting
IRVING, Texas , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will hold a virtual annual shareholder meeting Wednesday, June 11 at 8 a.m. CDT. Shareholders owning Caterpillar common stoc...
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Alex Kapper - Vice President, Investor Relations Jim Umpleby - Chairman & Chief Executive O...
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Caterpillar Profit Slips on Lower Sales
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Caterpillar Reports First-Quarter 2025 Results
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Caterpillar Changes CEOs, With COO Creed Taking Over
Caterpillar (CAT) has made a change at the top.
Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby to become Executive Chairman; Caterpillar Chief Operating Officer Joe Creed Elected as Caterpillar's Next CEO
IRVING, Texas , April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become Executive Chairma...
Caterpillar Celebrates First 100 years with a Commitment to the Future Workforce
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Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend
IRVING, Texas , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and forty-one cents ($1.41) per share ...
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Caterpillar Celebrates Centennial Year at bauma
Exhibit focuses on the future of equipment, technology and solutions IRVING, Texas , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking its 100th anniversary, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is focusing on "The Next ...
Caterpillar Vs. Deere: Which One Is The Better Buy Amidst Tariffs?
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Caterpillar Announces Appointment of Executive Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer Christy Pambianchi
IRVING, Texas , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced the appointment of Christy Pambianchi to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) effective May 1. Pambianchi wil...
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