Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
| Market Cap | 186.37B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 65.66B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 10.68B |
| Shares Out | 482.80M |
| EPS (ttm) | 21.54 |
| PE Ratio | 17.92 |
| Forward PE | 18.10 |
| Dividend | $5.53 (1.43%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Volume | 2,295,674 |
| Open | 384.70 |
| Previous Close | 380.55 |
| Day's Range | 382.00 - 386.60 |
| 52-Week Range | 278.95 - 418.50 |
| Beta | 1.12 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 378.06 (-2.06%) |
| 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 worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, road reclaimers, forestry machines, cold planers, material handlers, track-type tractors, excavators, telehandlers, motor graders, and pipelayers; compact track, wheel, track-type, backhoe, and skid steer loaders; and related parts and tools. The company’s Resource Industries segment prov... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2023, Caterpillar's revenue was $67.06 billion, an increase of 12.84% compared to the previous year's $59.43 billion. Earnings were $10.34 billion, an increase of 54.14%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 17 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $378.06, which is a decrease of -2.06% from the latest price.
News
Caterpillar Inc. to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results on January 30
IRVING, Texas , Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results at 5:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Caterpillar Announces Executive Officer Retirement
IRVING, Texas , Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced Chief Human Resources Officer Cheryl H. Johnson will retire April 30 following an impactful seven-year career...
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Caterpillar Kicks Off its Next 100 Years of Innovation and Industry Leadership
Company celebrates its centennial anniversary with employees, founders and communities IRVING, Texas , Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today marked its 100th anniversary with...
Caterpillar Celebrates the Next 100 Years of Innovation at CES 2025
Innovation, automation and technology take center stage as Caterpillar re-imagines durable work of the future LAS VEGAS , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today kicked off its...
Caterpillar: China And The Dollar Weigh, But I Dig The Valuation And Chart
I reiterate a buy rating on Caterpillar due to its attractive valuation despite recent relative weakness in the Industrials sector. CAT's Q3 results missed expectations, but management's share buyback...
Caterpillar stock forecast 2025: A 25% crash can't be ruled out
Caterpillar's stock price has moved into a technical correction after falling by 12% from its highest level this year. It fell to $367, and is hovering at its lowest level since September.
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The year 2024 saw the U.S. stock market make new records, with major indices breaching key milestones. While many stocks witnessed a stellar rally this year, analysts still expect some blue-chip equit...
The Big 3: CAT, NVO, VZ
Caterpillar (CAT) has given back all of its post-election rally, and Kenny Polcari says the stock could hover around current levels before retesting $412 in the new year. Kenny's also looking at poten...
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The Big 3: CAT, C, VIX
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman talks about uncertainty in today's Big 3. In the case of Caterpillar (CAT) and Citigroup (C), he leans bearish.
Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend
IRVING, Texas , Dec. 10, 2024 /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 ...
Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's November 2024 Summary
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Caterpillar Invites World's Most-Skilled Operators to Forge Their Legacies through Third Global Operator Challenge
Heavy equipment operators from more than 40 countries compete to claim worldwide title in largest challenge to date IRVING, Texas , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today laun...
Caterpillar Stock Is a 'Top Pick' for 2025. Hedge Funds Are Less Bearish.
Jefferies analyst Stephen Volkmann raised his Caterpillar price target by $20 to $475 a share and named it a “top pick” for 2025.
Caterpillar Is Good, But Not Quite Great
Caterpillar designs, manufactures, and sells machinery globally, with a market cap near $200B and a historical annual return of nearly 15%. The Company is a Dividend Champion and Aristocrat, having in...
Why Caterpillar Is The Industrial Giant I'm Betting On For The Next Decade
Caterpillar's resilience against cyclical headwinds is impressive, driven by innovation, a strong balance sheet, and a commitment to shareholder value. Despite short-term revenue declines, Caterpillar...
The Big 3: CAT, CVX, WMT
Walmart (WMT) and Caterpillar (CAT) are trading near their all-time highs, but @Theotrade's Don Kaufman is bearish on both. However, a "drill, baby, drill" attitude of the incoming Trump administratio...
Caterpillar Raises Record $15.2 Million in United Way Campaign
Funds will help improve the lives of individuals in communities across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama IRVING, Texas , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees...
The Big 3: CAT, RIVN, T
All the names in today's Big 3 show upside potential, but Aquiles Larrea notes resistance they need to break through. He and Rick Ducat break down the technical trends in Caterpillar (CAT), Rivian (RI...
Caterpillar Paves the Way for Future Technology Advancements with Launch of Autonomous Cat® 777 Off-Highway Truck at Luck Stone Quarry
IRVING, Texas , Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced it has successfully demonstrated the fully autonomous operation of its Cat® 777 off-highway truck. The debut o...
Caterpillar earnings miss on weak equipment sales
Caterpillar's (CAT) third quarter results fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Seana Smith and Josh Schafer examine the results and break down what it signals about the US economy on Catalysts.
Caterpillar Q3: There Are More Pressing Issues Than The Earnings Miss
Caterpillar Inc.'s Q3 results were mixed, with a miss on the top and bottom line, but an overall optimistic outlook for the whole fiscal year. However, the current valuation appears stretched, and lon...
Caterpillar Sales Slide on Weak Industrial Demand
Caterpillar (CAT) shares declined Wednesday when the construction equipment manufacturer posted worse-than-expected results and warned about the future on a slowdown in industrial sector demand.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ryan Fiedler - Vice President, Investor Relations Jim Umpleby - Chairman & Chief Executiv...