Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
603.17
+4.02 (0.67%)
At close: Dec 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
604.75
+1.58 (0.26%)
After-hours: Dec 5, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
0.67%
Market Cap 282.27B
Revenue (ttm) 64.67B
Net Income (ttm) 9.27B
Shares Out 467.98M
EPS (ttm) 19.49
PE Ratio 30.94
Forward PE 29.34
Dividend $6.04 (1.00%)
Ex-Dividend Date Oct 20, 2025
Volume 2,176,865
Open 604.00
Previous Close 599.15
Day's Range 597.74 - 607.00
52-Week Range 267.30 - 607.00
Beta 1.56
Analysts Buy
Price Target 575.71 (-4.55%)
Earnings Date Oct 29, 2025

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]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1925
Employees 112,900
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CAT
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Caterpillar's revenue was $64.81 billion, a decrease of -3.36% compared to the previous year's $67.06 billion. Earnings were $10.79 billion, an increase of 4.42%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $575.71, which is a decrease of -4.55% from the latest price.

Price Target
$575.71
(-4.55% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

BHP and Rio Tinto welcome first Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks to the Pilbara

PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Australia's first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site t...

Other symbols: BHPRIO
1 day ago - Business Wire

The Big 3: CAT, INTC, TSLA

Don Kaufman (@Theotrade) is a fan of Caterpillar's (CAT) "spectacular chart" as the stock continues a 60% 2025 rally. However, he shares bearish takes on Intel (INTC) and Tesla (TSLA) due to the forme...

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2 days ago - Schwab Network

Caterpillar Raises $15.2 Million for United Way, Named a 2025 Leading Corporate Partner

Funds will help individuals and communities thrive across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama IRVING, Texas , Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) employees and retirees,...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Best Dividend Aristocrats For December 2025

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,...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

What Every Caterpillar Investor Should Know Before Buying

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.

9 days ago - The Motley Fool

GOOGL, NEE & CAT: Companies Poised to Grow from NVDA

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

Other symbols: GOOGGOOGLNEE
11 days ago - Schwab Network

Caterpillar Is Quietly Beating Nvidia Stock This Year. Should You Buy It?

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 (A...

11 days ago - The Motley Fool

Vertiv and Caterpillar Announce Energy Optimization Collaboration to Expand End-to-End Power and Cooling Offerings for AI Data Centers

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 glob...

Other symbols: VRT
17 days ago - PRNewsWire

Undercovered Dozen: Power Solutions, USA Rare Earth, Archer Aviation And More

The Undercovered Dozen highlights 12 lesser-followed stocks and ETFs, offering fresh investment ideas and sparking community discussion on Seeking Alpha. This week's edition covers articles published ...

21 days ago - Seeking Alpha

How Caterpillar is emerging as an AI giant: Wells Fargo

Caterpillar shares may still have room to climb, according to Wells Fargo, which initiated coverage of the industrial giant with an overweight rating and a bullish view on the company's emerging role ...

21 days ago - Invezz

Zaman: Caterpillar is becoming an AI infrastructure supplier

Aadil Zaman, Partner at Wall Street Alliance Group, says a market pullback is inevitable, with leadership shifting from AI giants to AI enablers like Caterpillar as demand for data-center infrastructu...

22 days ago - CNBC Television

Industrial Stocks Enjoyed Earnings Season. Which Ones to Buy.

Industrial companies like Caterpillar and Rockwell Automation looked promising this earnings season.

Other symbols: HONROKXLI
24 days ago - Barrons

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. ( CAT) Analyst/Investor Day November 4, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Alex Kapper - Vice President of Investor Relations Joseph Creed - CEO & Director Jason Kaiser - Group P...

27 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Chart Master: One buy and one sell

Carter Worth, Worth Charting, talks what stocks he is looking to buy and what stock he is looking to sell between Roku and Caterpillar based on technical indicators.

Other symbols: ROKU
4 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Caterpillar Stock Is Up. A ‘Re-Rating' Is Possible.

Caterpillar hosted an analyst event in Texas on Tuesday. Now, Wall Street is weighing in.

4 weeks ago - Barrons

Why Caterpillar Stock Surged 21% in October

Caterpillar beat expectations in the third quarter, and its backlog soared to record levels. Strong results overshadowed the high cost of tariffs.

4 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

Caterpillar Targets Bigger Sales Growth Through 2030

Caterpillar is looking to accelerate its annual sales growth through 2030 and beef up its capital spending on capacity and digital technology.

4 weeks ago - WSJ

Caterpillar to Highlight Strategic Plan for Profitable Growth to Extend its Leadership into The Next 100 Years

IRVING, Texas , Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is hosting its 2025 Investor Day: The Next 100 Years to provide details about the company's recent performance, long-term outl...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Buy Or Sell Caterpillar Stock?

Caterpillar (CAT) has been a standout performer in the industrial sector, buoyed by optimism around infrastructure spending and a resilient U.S. economy. Yet, after a sharp rally, investors are asking...

4 weeks ago - Forbes

Best Dividend Aristocrats For November 2025

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) has underperformed SPY in 2025, with a 6.27% YTD gain versus SPY's 17.8%. Despite overall underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAT, CAH, CHRW...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

The Score: Caterpillar, Nvidia, Meta and More Stocks That Defined the Week

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news.

Other symbols: METANVDA
5 weeks ago - WSJ

Caterpillar: Sell The AI Exuberance

Caterpillar has rallied ~40% since my latest update, seemingly driven by AI-powered growth in its Energy & Transportation segment. AI data center construction is fueling robust top-line results, but t...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Caterpillar's Next Big Move Has Nothing To Do With Bulldozers

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is charging into the AI era — and Wall Street is taking notice. As CEO Joe Creed told investors, “We're definitely really excited about the Prime Power opportunity with dat...

5 weeks ago - Benzinga

These Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On Caterpillar Following Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results on Wednesday.

5 weeks ago - Benzinga

Caterpillar Roars Again: Generators, Not Excavators, Power Its Growth

Caterpillar just crushed Q3 earnings, up 11% in a day, thanks to a record $39.8B backlog and surging Energy & Transportation demand tied to data center power needs. The Energy & Transportation segment...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha