Caterpillar

CAT

Market cap $269B

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, and ALB, have posted double-digit gains in 2025, while others lag behind. Dividend growth among Aristocrats averages 5.46% for 2025, with most constituents announcing increases, though growth is slightly below 2024 levels.

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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.

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

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 (AI) demand.

CAT's renewed revenue growth, rising volumes and exposure to major secular trends set it apart as DE faces continued demand and earnings pressure.

CAT teams with Vertiv to deliver pre-designed power and cooling architectures built for fast, reliable data center deployment.

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 global leader in critical digital infrastructure, and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), a global leader in power systems, today announced the signing of a strategic undertaking to collaborate on advanced energy optimization solutions for data centers.

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