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Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$386.03 +5.48 (+1.44%)
As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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About Caterpillar Stock (NYSE:CAT)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$382.00
$386.85
50-Day Range
$351.01
$407.82
52-Week Range
$277.66
$418.50
Volume
2.60 million shs
Average Volume
1.60 million shs
Market Capitalization
$186.38 billion
P/E Ratio
17.90
Dividend Yield
1.46%
Price Target
$380.60
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Caterpillar Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that designs, manufactures and markets construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, diesel-electric locomotives and industrial gas turbines. It is the world's largest manufacturer of mining and construction equipment and one of the world's largest manufacturers of diesel and natural gas engines. Caterpillar is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and operates in more than 180 countries worldwide. 

Caterpillar is well-positioned for long-term growth with a strong balance sheet, a diversified product portfolio and a solid presence in international markets. The company has continued to invest in research and development, intending to "develop innovative products and services that leverage the power of technology to improve customer productivity and reduce costs." Caterpillar has also expanded its presence in Asia, Latin America and other parts of the world, allowing it to capitalize on the growth of developing markets. 

Caterpillar has been a leader in the construction and mining equipment market for many years, offering tractors, excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, engines, transmissions and more. Caterpillar has invested heavily in its dealer network, providing customers access to its products and services in over 180 countries. 

In addition to its construction and mining equipment business, Caterpillar also has a strong presence in the power systems industry, providing power solutions such as diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company's services include parts, repairs and maintenance and financing. Caterpillar is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient power solutions and has invested in research and development to advance their products and services. 

Caterpillar has a long history of financial strength and stability. The company has consistently reported revenue growth and strong profits in recent years. 

Caterpillar is a leader in the construction and mining equipment market, and its presence in the power systems sector provides additional growth opportunities. The company's diversified product portfolio and solid presence in international markets make it well-positioned for long-term growth. The company has a strong balance sheet, a diversified product portfolio and a long history of generating consistent revenue and profits. 

Caterpillar Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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88th Percentile Overall Score

CAT MarketRank™: 

Caterpillar scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 31st out of 177 stocks in the industrial products sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Caterpillar has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.24, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Caterpillar has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Caterpillar's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Caterpillar are expected to grow by 0.69% in the coming year, from $21.68 to $21.83 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Caterpillar is 17.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 111.80.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Caterpillar is 17.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 21.63.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Caterpillar has a PEG Ratio of 1.72. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Caterpillar has a P/B Ratio of 10.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Caterpillar's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.88% of the float of Caterpillar has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Caterpillar has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Caterpillar has recently increased by 4.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Caterpillar pays a meaningful dividend of 1.61%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Caterpillar has been increasing its dividend for 30 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Caterpillar is 26.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Caterpillar will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.84% next year. This indicates that Caterpillar will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Caterpillar's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    1.88% of the float of Caterpillar has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Caterpillar has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Caterpillar has recently increased by 4.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • News Sentiment

    Caterpillar has a news sentiment score of 0.90. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 65 news articles for Caterpillar this week, compared to 25 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    163 people have searched for CAT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 11% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 28 people have added Caterpillar to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -15% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Caterpillar insiders have sold 33,721.89% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $39,857.00 in company stock and sold $13,480,389.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.29% of the stock of Caterpillar is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    70.98% of the stock of Caterpillar is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Caterpillar's insider trading history.
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CAT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Caterpillar's stock was trading at $362.76 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CAT stock has increased by 6.4% and is now trading at $386.03.
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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 30th. The industrial products company reported $5.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.33 by $0.16. The firm's revenue was down 4.2% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript
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Caterpillar's board approved a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, June 12th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $20,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 12.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

The following companies are subsidiaries of Caterpillar: Tangent Energy Solutions, CarbonPoint Solutions, The Weir Group PLC, CAT Robotics, Downer Freight Rail, ECM S.p.A., Yard Club, and more.

Top institutional shareholders of Caterpillar include Nordea Investment Management AB (0.13%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.06%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.05%) and Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Lange Bob De, Andrew R J Bonfield, Anthony D Fassino, Cheryl H Johnson, Suzette M Long, Denise C Johnson, David Maclennan, Daniel M Dickinson, Gerald Johnson, Gary Michael Marvel and Joseph E Creed.
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Shares of CAT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Caterpillar investors own include BlackRock (BLK), Chevron (CVX), Broadcom (AVGO), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), ServiceNow (NOW) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 11/20 Dividend
10/21/2024
Last Earnings
10/30/2024
Dividend Payable
11/20/2024
Today
1/20/2025
Ex-Dividend for 2/20 Dividend
1/21/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
1/30/2025
Dividend Payable
2/20/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Construction machinery
Sub-Industry
Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks
CUSIP
14912310
Employees
113,200
Year Founded
1925

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$380.60
High Stock Price Target
$515.00
Low Stock Price Target
$295.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-1.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.24
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$10.34 billion
Pretax Margin
20.38%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$67.06 billion
Cash Flow
$28.16 per share
Book Value
$38.31 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
481,402,000
Market Cap
$186.38 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.13

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This page (NYSE:CAT) was last updated on 1/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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