Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

NYSE: CAT · Real-Time Price · USD
617.62
+9.49 (1.56%)
At close: Jan 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
617.40
-0.22 (-0.04%)
After-hours: Jan 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
1.56%
Market Cap289.03B
Revenue (ttm)64.67B
Net Income (ttm)9.27B
Shares Out 467.98M
EPS (ttm)19.49
PE Ratio31.68
Forward PE29.80
Dividend$6.04 (0.98%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 20, 2026
Volume1,798,670
Open609.97
Previous Close608.13
Day's Range608.20 - 619.15
52-Week Range267.30 - 627.50
Beta1.57
AnalystsBuy
Price Target588.75 (-4.67%)
Earnings DateJan 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]

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 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.

Price Target
$588.75
(-4.67% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Caterpillar unveils AI personal assistant to aid operators

Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed demonstrates the Cat A.I. assistant, discusses the impact of tariffs and breaks down their strategy for 2026 on 'The Claman Countdown.

3 days ago - Fox Business

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at CES Las Vegas Prepared Remarks Transcript

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Presents at CES Las Vegas Prepared Remarks Transcript

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

The Big 3: XRT, MRK, CAT

@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is bullish on the SPDR E&P Retail ETF (XRT) and Caterpillar (CAT) but tilts bearish on Merck (MRK). He explains his stance on today's Big 3 and offers example options trades f...

Other symbols: MRKXRT
3 days ago - Schwab Network

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 ...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

Caterpillar Unveils AI-Powered Future and Invests in the Workforce Building It

New Cat AI Assistant joins the Cat ecosystem as company previews machines built for the next frontier in autonomy: construction  NVIDIA collaboration will accelerate the ability to turn insights into ...

3 days ago - PRNewsWire

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.

Other symbols: NVDA
3 days ago - TechCrunch

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.

4 days ago - WSJ

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...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Caterpillar Introduces Cat AI Assistant

Information-rich AI client helps industry turn insights into action, transforms worksite experience for customers, operators and technicians LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (N...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Whatever You Do This Year, Don't Buy These 2 Popular Stocks

I usually focus on what I want to buy, but sometimes the real value comes from questioning popular ideas and challenging comfortable consensus. I examine two widely loved businesses where expectations...

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5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Industrial Stocks Are Flying Despite Lousy Data. Here's Why.

Key industrial data showed more pain for U.S. manufacturers on Monday. Stocks shrugged it off.

Other symbols: XLI
5 days ago - Barrons

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 ...

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Final Trade: GM, KBE, CAT, LULU

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Brian Sullivan and the 'Fast Money' traders.

Other symbols: GMLULUKBE
8 days ago - CNBC Television

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.

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8 days ago - Benzinga

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.

10 days ago - Barrons

Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%...

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

11 days ago - CNBC Television

Caterpillar's Data Center Generators Fuel Sale Surge

Caterpillar has long been known for construction equipment like bulldozers and dump trucks. But these days, another side of the company's business is powering sales: generators.

11 days ago - PYMNTS

Caterpillar's Surging Stock Is Fueled by AI, Not Yellow Excavators

Sales of generators are powering the manufacturing giant's fastest-growing segment.

12 days ago - WSJ

Is it too late to buy Caterpillar after its bullish 2025 run?

Caterpillar Inc (NYSE: CAT) has been the standout performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average this year, with a more than 100% rally since early April. This explosive rally transformed CAT stock fro...

12 days ago - Invezz

Pete Najarian's 2026 Picks: C, GOOGL, CAT

Pete Najarian calls this market rally “the most hated” and explains why. Earnings have been the saving grace.

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17 days ago - Schwab Network

CalAmp Earns Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Certification for Second Consecutive Year

CalAmp earns Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Certification for second year, highlighting quality, on-time delivery and automotive-grade manufacturing.

24 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

24 days ago - Benzinga