Caterpillar
CAT
Market cap $168B

357.05 USD

-3.91

1.08%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

357.88

+0.83

0.23%

1 day

-1.08%

5 days

0.52%

1 month

1.28%

3 months

7.12%

6 months

-6.17%

Year to date

-0.76%

1 year

9.40%

5 years

188.85%

10 years

309.79%

About: Caterpillar 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. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.

Employees: 120,286

Industrials Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery

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Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 9 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

11% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.44B | Put options by funds: $2.19B

5% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 1,159 | Existing positions reduced: 1,100

2.54% less ownership

Funds ownership: 70.25% [Q4 2024] → 67.71% (-2.54%) [Q1 2025]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 2,948 [Q4 2024] → 2,826 (-122) [Q1 2025]

18% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $130B [Q4 2024] → $107B (-$23.5B) [Q1 2025]

27% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 141 | Existing positions closed: 194

36% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 59 [Q4 2024] → 38 (-21) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$283

21%

downside

Avg. target

$364

2%

upside

High target

$396

11%

upside

9 analyst ratings

5 positive

56%

4 neutral

44%

0 negative

0%

Evercore ISI Group David Raso	4%upside $373	In-Line Maintained	19 May 2025
UBS Steven Fisher	0%downside $357	Neutral Upgraded	16 May 2025
Baird Mircea Dobre	11%upside $395	Outperform Upgraded	13 May 2025
Citigroup Kyle Menges	4%upside $370	Buy Maintained	5 May 2025
DA Davidson Michael Shlisky	7%downside $331	Neutral Maintained	5 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 23 articles about CAT published over the past 30 days

CNBC Television

Fast Money: WTI, IBB, UBER, CAT

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Fast Money: WTI, IBB, UBER, CAT

Zacks Investment Research

Caterpillar vs. Volvo: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy Now?

CAT and VLVLY face near-term headwinds, but Caterpillar's stronger ROE and U.S. tailwinds may give it an edge.

Caterpillar vs. Volvo: Which Heavy Equipment Stock is the Better Buy Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Caterpillar (CAT) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

In the latest trading session, Caterpillar (CAT) closed at $363.14, marking a +1.27% move from the previous day.

Caterpillar (CAT) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

CNBC Television

Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss buys Caterpillar and the XLI

Steve Weiss, founder and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to detail his latest buys.

Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss buys Caterpillar and the XLI

Caterpillar Inc. Increases Dividend

IRVING, Texas , June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 10 cents, a seven percent increase, to one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock, payable Aug. 20 to shareholders of record at close of business July 21. Caterpillar expects to continue to return substantially all Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases.

Caterpillar Inc. Increases Dividend

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These 3 Stocks Could Be Back in Play Before You Know It

Zacks Investment Research

Caterpillar Volumes Keep Sliding: Is It Time for Investors to Worry?

CAT sees sixth straight quarter of volume declines as demand weakens across key segments and macro pressures intensify.

Caterpillar Volumes Keep Sliding: Is It Time for Investors to Worry?

Buy, Sell, Or Hold CAT Stock At $350?

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) stock has lagged behind the S&P 500 index over the previous six months, falling by 12% in contrast to the S&P 500's 2% drop. This underachievement corresponds with low dealer inventory levels, which signal weak overall demand for Caterpillar's offerings.

Buy, Sell, Or Hold CAT Stock At $350?

Zacks Investment Research

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Caterpillar (CAT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Caterpillar To Lead Dividend Increases In June As Lowe's Boosted Payout At End Of May

Dividend growth remains robust for select companies, with Casey's, Oil-Dri, and Matson poised for double-digit increases based on strong earnings and expansion. Caterpillar and Kroger are expected to deliver mid-to-high single-digit dividend hikes, reflecting solid but moderating earnings and macroeconomic headwinds. Target and John Wiley will likely announce minimal dividend increases, as flat sales and earnings pressure payout growth, but their long streaks of increases remain intact.

Caterpillar To Lead Dividend Increases In June As Lowe's Boosted Payout At End Of May

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