Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
| Market Cap | 140.47B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 64.81B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 10.79B |
| Shares Out | 477.93M |
| EPS (ttm) | 22.05 |
| PE Ratio | 13.33 |
| Forward PE | 14.93 |
| Dividend | $5.64 (1.92%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Volume | 2,170,945 |
| Open | 297.51 |
| Previous Close | 298.12 |
| Day's Range | 292.86 - 301.66 |
| 52-Week Range | 267.30 - 418.50 |
| Beta | 1.20 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 356.40 (+21.26%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 28, 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 16 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $356.4, which is an increase of 21.26% from the latest price.
News
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
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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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What's Next For CAT Stock After A Bleak Outlook?
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) recently released its Q4 results, with revenue missing and earnings exceeding the street estimates. It reported revenue of $16.2 billion and adjusted earnings of $5.14 per shar...