Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
774.20
+15.91 (2.10%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
775.23
+1.03 (0.13%)
After-hours: Feb 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
Market Cap360.23B +99.0%
Revenue (ttm)67.59B +4.3%
Net Income8.88B -17.7%
EPS18.81 -14.7%
Shares Out 465.29M
PE Ratio41.16
Forward PE34.04
Dividend$6.04 (0.78%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 20, 2026
Volume3,232,633
Open765.00
Previous Close758.29
Day's Range747.42 - 784.00
52-Week Range267.30 - 789.81
Beta1.56
AnalystsBuy
Price Target655.94 (-15.28%)
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 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 17 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $655.94, which is a decrease of -15.28% from the latest price.

Price Target
$655.94
(-15.28% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

2 days ago - Wall Street Journal

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3 days ago - Benzinga

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

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3 days ago - Barrons

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3 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 ...

3 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.

4 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...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Inflation Is Coming Back - Here's Where I'm Buying Pricing Power

I see a rising risk of a second inflation wave, with consensus underestimating persistent inflation above 3% through 2026. Leading indicators like the ISM Manufacturing Prices Index and commodity pric...

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5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar's Growing Role in AI Infrastructure Buildout & CAT Options Trade

Be cautious on Caterpillar (CAT), says CFRA's Jonathan Sakraida. While the company's financials support recent rallies in shares, Jonathan points to growth not moving fast enough to support the stock'...

9 days ago - Schwab Network

The Big 3: CAT, TLT, XOM

@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is watching "manic" moves in stocks and leans bearish on today's Big 3 options trades. He calls Caterpillar (CAT) an "overcooked turkey" following its significant rally.

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11 days ago - Schwab Network

ACI Wins Multi-Year Caterpillar Engagement as Strategic Technology Transformation Partner

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12 days ago - PRNewsWire

Caterpillar Rewards Shareholders With $56 Billion Returns

Building on its recent January 2026 earnings report, where Caterpillar (CAT) posted a decisive beat with record full-year revenues of $67.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $19.06, the company continues to...

12 days ago - Forbes

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13 days ago - Barrons

These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Caterpillar Following Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) reported upbeat earnings for the fourth quarter on Thursday.

16 days ago - Benzinga

This Construction Giant's Stock Led the Dow Over the Past Year. It's Gotten a Boost From AI

America's construction and farming equipment giant Caterpillar has become a big beneficiary of the AI boom.

17 days ago - Investopedia

Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand

Caterpillar is reshaping how customers use its equipment as demand shifts toward data centers, autonomous operations and energy reliability. On its latest earnings call, held on Thursday (Jan. 29) the...

17 days ago - PYMNTS

Crude Oil Surges 3%; Caterpillar Shares Gain After Q4 Results

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) shares gained over 3% on Thursday after the company reported earnings for the fourth quarter.

17 days ago - Benzinga

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

If You Don't Believe In Geo-Capex, Look At Caterpillar's Q4 Earnings

Caterpillar's earnings are hard evidence that geo-capex is real: volumes drove growth, backlog hit a record $51B (+71% YoY), and power & energy demand tied to data centers keeps accelerating. Services...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Data-center demand helps Caterpillar to best quarter ever — but there's a tariff sting

Caterpillar Inc. shares jumped early Thursday before giving up a chunk of their gains as investors welcomed news of a record order backlog and the biggest quarterly earnings ever, but balked at projec...

17 days ago - Market Watch

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17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar Sales Jump, Fueled by Power & Energy for Data Centers

Caterpillar logged a jump in sales in the fourth quarter, boosted by strength across all three of its primary segments.

17 days ago - WSJ

Caterpillar flags $2.6 billion tariff hit in 2026, power equipment demand lifts quarter

Caterpillar warned of a $2.6 billion hit from tariffs in 2026, even ​as it reported a rise in fourth-quarter ‌revenue and profit on sustained demand for its power-generation equipment amid a rapid bui...

17 days ago - Reuters

Caterpillar Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

Fourth-quarter 2025 sales and revenues were $19.1 billion; full-year sales and revenues were $67.6 billion Fourth-quarter 2025 profit per share of $5.12; adjusted profit per share of $5.16 Full-year p...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

Caterpillar Earnings Are Coming. The Bar Is High, Thanks to AI.

Investors have been focused on the company's power-generation business amid a boom in AI data center construction.

18 days ago - Barrons