Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
| Market Cap | 289.03B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 64.67B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 9.27B |
| Shares Out | 467.98M |
| EPS (ttm) | 19.49 |
| PE Ratio | 31.68 |
| Forward PE | 29.80 |
| Dividend | $6.04 (0.98%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Volume | 1,798,670 |
| Open | 609.97 |
| Previous Close | 608.13 |
| Day's Range | 608.20 - 619.15 |
| 52-Week Range | 267.30 - 627.50 |
| Beta | 1.57 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 588.75 (-4.67%) |
| Earnings Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 16 analysts, the average rating for CAT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $588.75, which is a decrease of -4.67% from the latest price.
News
Caterpillar unveils AI personal assistant to aid operators
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at CES Las Vegas Prepared Remarks Transcript
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at CES Las Vegas Prepared Remarks Transcript
The Big 3: XRT, MRK, CAT
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Caterpillar Teams With NVIDIA to Revolutionize Heavy Industry with Physical AI and Robotics
AI-powered solutions to transform machines, job sites, factories and supply chains LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced an expanded collaboration with ...
Caterpillar Unveils AI-Powered Future and Invests in the Workforce Building It
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Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment
Caterpillar is diving deeper into incorporating AI and automation into its fleet of construction machinery through a partnership with semiconductor giant Nvidia.
Caterpillar CEO Elected Executive Chairman, Predecessor to Retire
Caterpillar Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed, who joined the company in 1997, succeeds D. James Umpleby III who will retire effective April 1.
Caterpillar Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed Elected Chairman of the Board
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced that, after 45 years of service, including eight years as Caterpillar's CEO, D. James Umpleby III will retire as Exec...
Caterpillar Introduces Cat AI Assistant
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Caterpillar: A Sizzling Stock Rally (And Worth Every Penny)
Caterpillar Inc. is rated a BUY with a 12-month price target of $685, driven by robust earnings and a record-high $39.8 billion backlog. In Q3, CAT generated $3.2 billion in free-cash-flow. That's an ...
Caterpillar Roars On AI Power Demand, But Easy Money Has Been Made (Downgrade)
Caterpillar delivered a 69% YoY return, outperforming the DJIA, SPY, and XLI, driven by data center infrastructure demand. I downgrade CAT to "Hold," as the stock now trades near intrinsic value and t...
Caterpillar to Showcase Next Era in Industrial AI and Autonomy at CES 2026
Company leaders to highlight how advanced technology is changing the industrial landscape during keynote and live demonstrations IRVING, Texas, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT...
Final Trade: GM, KBE, CAT, LULU
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Dow Jones 2025 Scorecard: Caterpillar, Nvidia Help Index Hit All-Time Highs – Top 5 Winners & Losers
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit new all-time records in 2025, an event that was celebrated by President Donald Trump.
Caterpillar Stock Is an Unlikely AI Play as Data Center Power Demand Surges
The maker of yellow dump trucks and excavators has seen explosive growth in its energy business.
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Caterpillar becomes the Dow's best performer this year
Tami Zakaria, head of construction equity research at JPMorgan, joins ‘Money Movers' to discuss Caterpillar as the industrial giant becomes the best-performing stock in the Dow this year.
Caterpillar's Data Center Generators Fuel Sale Surge
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Caterpillar's Surging Stock Is Fueled by AI, Not Yellow Excavators
Sales of generators are powering the manufacturing giant's fastest-growing segment.
Is it too late to buy Caterpillar after its bullish 2025 run?
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Pete Najarian's 2026 Picks: C, GOOGL, CAT
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CalAmp Earns Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Certification for Second Consecutive Year
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Bill Gates, Ken Fisher Rake In $1.7 Billion From Dow Stock That Trounced Nvidia
Bill Gates and Ken Fisher are quietly sitting on massive gains from one of 2025's most overlooked winners. Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT), now the top-performing stock in the Dow, is up more than 62% yea...