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Caterpillar ( (CAT) ) has issued an update.
On June 11, 2025, Caterpillar Inc. held its virtual 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting where all nominated directors were elected, and the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm was ratified. However, shareholder proposals for a civil rights audit, a report on employee charitable giving match, and the cessation of DEI efforts were not approved. Additionally, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $1.51 per share, reflecting a 10-cent rise from the previous dividend, demonstrating Caterpillar’s strong operating performance and commitment to returning free cash flow to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (CAT) stock is a Hold with a $415.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Caterpillar stock, see the CAT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CAT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CAT is a Outperform.
Caterpillar’s overall score reflects strong financial health and reasonable valuation, tempered by technical indicators suggesting caution due to overbought conditions and recent sales decline. While the company demonstrates robust profitability and strategic shareholder returns, challenges such as revenue decline and economic uncertainties necessitate cautious optimism.
To see Spark’s full report on CAT stock, click here.
More about Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. The company operates globally, primarily through its Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments, and provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar is committed to building a sustainable world and contributing to a reduced-carbon future.
Average Trading Volume: 2,857,240
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $168.6B
For an in-depth examination of CAT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.