Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
597.89
-27.72 (-4.43%)
At close: Dec 12, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
598.00
+0.11 (0.02%)
After-hours: Dec 12, 2025, 7:58 PM EST
-4.43%
Market Cap279.80B
Revenue (ttm)64.67B
Net Income (ttm)9.27B
Shares Out 467.98M
EPS (ttm)19.49
PE Ratio30.67
Forward PE29.06
Dividend$6.04 (1.01%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 20, 2026
Volume4,580,624
Open626.00
Previous Close625.61
Day's Range595.78 - 627.50
52-Week Range267.30 - 627.50
Beta1.56
AnalystsBuy
Price Target584.19 (-2.29%)
Earnings DateJan 29, 2026

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]

Founded 1925
Employees 112,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CAT
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 16 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $584.19, which is a decrease of -2.29% from the latest price.

Price Target
$584.19
(-2.29% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Caterpillar: Secular AI-Driven Growth, Construction Recovery, And Mining Up-Cycle

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1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

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2 days ago - The Motley Fool

Jim Cramer names stocks to buy in the wake of the Fed's rate cut

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4 days ago - CNBC

Dow Jones Index and DIA ETF top gainers in 2025 revealed

The Dow Jones Index has done well this year, continuing the bull run that started in 2022 when it tumbled to a low of $28,662. It was trading at $47,560, up by 30% from its lowest level in April when ...

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4 days ago - Invezz

Caterpillar Inc. Maintains Dividend

IRVING, Texas , Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of com...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

BHP and Rio Tinto welcome first Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks to the Pilbara

PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Australia's first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site t...

Other symbols: BHPRIO
10 days ago - Business Wire

The Big 3: CAT, INTC, TSLA

Don Kaufman (@Theotrade) is a fan of Caterpillar's (CAT) "spectacular chart" as the stock continues a 60% 2025 rally. However, he shares bearish takes on Intel (INTC) and Tesla (TSLA) due to the forme...

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11 days ago - Schwab Network

Caterpillar Raises $15.2 Million for United Way, Named a 2025 Leading Corporate Partner

Funds will help individuals and communities thrive across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama IRVING, Texas , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees,...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Best Dividend Aristocrats For December 2025

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) has underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year-to-date, but November shows a reversal. Several Dividend Aristocrats, including CAH, CAT, CHRW,...

15 days ago - Seeking Alpha

What Every Caterpillar Investor Should Know Before Buying

Management recently upgraded its guidance in an investor day presentation. Caterpillar's power and energy businesses support the operation of artificial intelligence (AI)/data centers.

18 days ago - The Motley Fool

GOOGL, NEE & CAT: Companies Poised to Grow from NVDA

As Nvidia (NVDA) grows, so does A.I. infrastructure and the power grid, says Greg Dukes.

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20 days ago - Schwab Network

Caterpillar Is Quietly Beating Nvidia Stock This Year. Should You Buy It?

Caterpillar is the top-performing stock in the Dow Jones this year. The company is uniquely positioned to benefit from rising investment in infrastructure, particularly from artificial intelligence (A...

20 days ago - The Motley Fool

Vertiv and Caterpillar Announce Energy Optimization Collaboration to Expand End-to-End Power and Cooling Offerings for AI Data Centers

New agreement aims to enhance data center efficiency, resiliency and deployment timelines through integrated energy solutions. COLUMBUS, Ohio , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a glob...

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26 days ago - PRNewsWire

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4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

How Caterpillar is emerging as an AI giant: Wells Fargo

Caterpillar shares may still have room to climb, according to Wells Fargo, which initiated coverage of the industrial giant with an overweight rating and a bullish view on the company's emerging role ...

4 weeks ago - Invezz

Zaman: Caterpillar is becoming an AI infrastructure supplier

Aadil Zaman, Partner at Wall Street Alliance Group, says a market pullback is inevitable, with leadership shifting from AI giants to AI enablers like Caterpillar as demand for data-center infrastructu...

4 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Industrial Stocks Enjoyed Earnings Season. Which Ones to Buy.

Industrial companies like Caterpillar and Rockwell Automation looked promising this earnings season.

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4 weeks ago - Barrons

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. ( CAT) Analyst/Investor Day November 4, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Alex Kapper - Vice President of Investor Relations Joseph Creed - CEO & Director Jason Kaiser - Group P...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Chart Master: One buy and one sell

Carter Worth, Worth Charting, talks what stocks he is looking to buy and what stock he is looking to sell between Roku and Caterpillar based on technical indicators.

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5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Caterpillar Stock Is Up. A ‘Re-Rating' Is Possible.

Caterpillar hosted an analyst event in Texas on Tuesday. Now, Wall Street is weighing in.

5 weeks ago - Barrons

Why Caterpillar Stock Surged 21% in October

Caterpillar beat expectations in the third quarter, and its backlog soared to record levels. Strong results overshadowed the high cost of tariffs.

5 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

Caterpillar Targets Bigger Sales Growth Through 2030

Caterpillar is looking to accelerate its annual sales growth through 2030 and beef up its capital spending on capacity and digital technology.

5 weeks ago - WSJ

Caterpillar to Highlight Strategic Plan for Profitable Growth to Extend its Leadership into The Next 100 Years

IRVING, Texas , Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is hosting its 2025 Investor Day: The Next 100 Years to provide details about the company's recent performance, long-term outl...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Buy Or Sell Caterpillar Stock?

Caterpillar (CAT) has been a standout performer in the industrial sector, buoyed by optimism around infrastructure spending and a resilient U.S. economy. Yet, after a sharp rally, investors are asking...

5 weeks ago - Forbes

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The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) has underperformed SPY in 2025, with a 6.27% YTD gain versus SPY's 17.8%. Despite overall underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAT, CAH, CHRW...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha