Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Market Cap | 163.17B |
Revenue (ttm) | 64.81B |
Net Income (ttm) | 10.79B |
Shares Out | 477.93M |
EPS (ttm) | 22.05 |
PE Ratio | 15.48 |
Forward PE | 16.87 |
Dividend | $5.64 (1.65%) |
Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
Volume | 1,159,252 |
Open | 340.55 |
Previous Close | 335.78 |
Day's Range | 339.37 - 343.14 |
52-Week Range | 307.05 - 418.50 |
Beta | 1.14 |
Analysts | Buy |
Price Target | 383.80 (+12.42%) |
Earnings Date | Apr 24, 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 $383.8, which is an increase of 12.42% from the latest price.
News
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