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Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
CAT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$267.30 - $441.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume627.15K
Average Volume (3M)2.72M
Market Cap
$204.22B
Enterprise Value$218.35B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.1
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2025EPS Estimate
4.76Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jul 21, 2025Dividend Yield1.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.72
Shares Outstanding470,314,970
10 Day Avg. Volume3,262,574
30 Day Avg. Volume2,716,746
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.72
Price to Book (P/B)9.06
Price to Sales (P/S)2.72
P/FCF Ratio20.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.46
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$447.36Price Target Upside7.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog GrowthCAT's backlog increased by $2.5 billion to a record $37.5 billion, indicating strong future demand.
Growth ProjectionsAnalyst sees an exit rate into 2026 that is positive as all three CAT segments shift into growth mode.
Power GenerationPower generation sales increased by 28% year-over-year, showcasing strong growth in that segment.
Bears Say
Construction PricingConstruction pricing is weak with a -7% drag likely to continue into 2026, posing a challenge.
Risk/Reward SkewShares are considered to have a 2-to-1 negative risk/reward skew, leading to a downgrade to Underweight.
Tariff ImpactThe tariff headwind is shaping up to be larger than expected, impacting long-term profitability.
Caterpillar News
CAT FAQ
What was Caterpillar’s price range in the past 12 months?
Caterpillar lowest stock price was $267.30 and its highest was $441.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Caterpillar’s market cap?
Caterpillar’s market cap is $204.22B.
When is Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date?
Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2025 which is in 88 days.
How were Caterpillar’s earnings last quarter?
Caterpillar released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2025. The company reported $4.72 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.895 by -$0.175.
Is Caterpillar overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Caterpillar’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Caterpillar pay dividends?
Caterpillar pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.51 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.38%. See more information on Caterpillar dividends here
What is Caterpillar’s EPS estimate?
Caterpillar’s EPS estimate is 4.76.
How many shares outstanding does Caterpillar have?
Caterpillar has 470,314,970 shares outstanding.
What happened to Caterpillar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Caterpillar reported an EPS of $4.72 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.895. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.499%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Caterpillar?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CAT
Caterpillar Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$447.36 (7.25% Upside)
$447.36 (7.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAT Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 56.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $120.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
52.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, backhoe loaders, compactors, cold planers, compact track and multi-terrain loaders, excavators, motorgraders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, site prep tractors, skid steer loaders, telehandlers, and utility vehicles; mini, small, medium, and large excavators; compact, small, and medium wheel loaders; track-type tractors and loaders; and wheel excavators. The Resource Industries segment provides electric rope shovels, draglines, hydraulic shovels, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, track-type tractors, mining trucks, longwall miners, wheel loaders, off-highway trucks, articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel dozers, fleet management, landfill compactors, soil compactors, machinery components, autonomous ready vehicles and solutions, select work tools, and safety services and mining performance solutions. The Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated systems and solutions, turbines and turbine-related services, remanufactured reciprocating engines and components, centrifugal gas compressors, diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products and services for marine, oil and gas, industrial, and electric power generation sectors. The company's Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans, and wholesale financing plans; and insurance and risk management products for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. The All Other operating segment manufactures filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, etc. The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. and changed its name to Caterpillar Inc. in 1986. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
CAT Company Deck
CAT Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Caterpillar's earnings call highlighted strong backlog growth and increased sales in the Energy & Transportation segment, signaling optimism for the second half of 2025. However, the decline in sales and revenues, compounded by significant tariff impacts and regional weaknesses in China and Europe, present challenges.View all CAT earnings summariesCAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$447.36
▲(7.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
16.73% Mutual Funds
0.86% Other Institutional Investors
59.93% Public Companies and Individual Investors