Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
721.74
+5.11 (0.71%)
Mar 25, 2026, 2:48 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap335.82B +100.6%
Revenue (ttm)67.59B +4.3%
Net Income8.88B -17.7%
EPS18.81 -14.7%
Shares Out 465.29M
PE Ratio38.10
Forward PE31.35
Dividend$6.04 (0.84%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 20, 2026
Volume1,080,396
Open727.25
Previous Close716.63
Day's Range717.00 - 729.35
52-Week Range267.30 - 789.81
Beta1.53
AnalystsBuy
Price Target683.16 (-5.35%)
Earnings DateApr 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 19 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $683.16, which is a decrease of -5.35% from the latest price.

Price Target
$683.16
(-5.35% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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