Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
680.90
-25.18 (-3.57%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
679.51
-1.39 (-0.20%)
After-hours: Mar 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Market Cap316.81B +87.1%
Revenue (ttm)67.59B +4.3%
Net Income8.88B -17.7%
EPS18.81 -14.7%
Shares Out 465.29M
PE Ratio36.20
Forward PE29.79
Dividend$6.04 (0.89%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 20, 2026
Volume3,564,278
Open682.47
Previous Close706.08
Day's Range675.07 - 696.33
52-Week Range267.30 - 789.81
Beta1.53
AnalystsBuy
Price Target690.28 (+1.38%)
Earnings DateJan 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 18 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $690.28, which is an increase of 1.38% from the latest price.

Price Target
$690.28
(1.38% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Discusses New Strategy and Leadership Transition in Construction Industries Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Discusses New Strategy and Leadership Transition in Construction Industries Transcript

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar: Everyone Is Betting On AI Bottlenecks, There Is One Being Overlooked

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4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar Elevates Skilled Trades Through Global Technician and Operator Challenges

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4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Caterpillar Transforms the Construction Worksite with Advanced Technology, Services and Solutions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

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6 days ago - PRNewsWire

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9 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Why CAT Stock's Bull Run Might Not Be Over

Caterpillar (CAT) stock is currently at a noteworthy juncture. It exhibits strong momentum, and investing in it means backing a company with excellent margins, solid cash flow, a low-debt capital stru...

9 days ago - Forbes

Caterpillar Shares Rise 3% After Key Trading Signal

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10 days ago - Benzinga

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10 days ago - Schwab Network

The Big 3: MSFT, CAT, RIVN

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12 days ago - Schwab Network

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12 days ago - Benzinga

ElevenEs held 1st Closing of its Series B Investment Round Backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc.

SUBOTICA, Serbia & LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ElevenEs has completed the first closing of its Series B investment round, backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cate...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Some US investors pivot to infrastructure amid broader AI selloff

As Wall Street's love affair with artificial intelligence heavyweights cools, some investors are pivoting to infrastructure companies they expect to benefit from AI capital spending, a shift that is s...

17 days ago - Reuters

Can AI Infrastructure Spending Keep CAT Stock Climbing?

With a 26% year-to-date gain, Caterpillar stock (NYSE: CAT) is riding a wave of significant momentum that has brought the stock to a critical technical juncture.

17 days ago - Forbes

Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed and Group President Rod Shurman to Participate in Fireside Chat at CONEXPO

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed and Construction Industries Group President Rod Shurman are expected to participate in a fir...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

ElevenEs Held 1st Closing of Its Series B Investment Round Backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc.

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18 days ago - Business Wire

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

18 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions with RPMGlobal Acquisition

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026  /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has acquired RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL), an Australian-based mining software company. The acquisition expands Cate...

19 days ago - PRNewsWire

Why Caterpillar's Stock Is Benefiting From the AI Boom

Shares of Caterpillar, the maker of mining and construction machinery, are up more than 30% since year-end, making it the biggest contributor to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. WSJ's Jonathan Weil e...

23 days ago - Wall Street Journal

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24 days ago - Benzinga

This Staid Dividend ETF Is Already Up 10% in 2026. Caterpillar Leads the Charge.

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24 days ago - Barrons

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24 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Watch Out For These Red Flags In CAT Stock

CAT stock has surged roughly 120% over the last twelve months, recently hitting new all-time highs above $775. This momentum is largely fueled by the AI infrastructure boom, which has transformed its ...

24 days ago - Forbes

Caterpillar On Track For Multi-Year EPS Recovery: Analyst

Analyst Michael Feniger maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price forecast from $735 to $825.

25 days ago - Benzinga

Caterpillar CFO Andrew Bonfield to Participate in Fireside Chat at Barclays Industrial Select Conference

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bonfield is expected to participate in a fireside chat, hosted by Adam Seiden, managing directo...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

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