Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
CAT stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Caterpillar Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $979.22 — +20.7% versus the last price of $811.29. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CAT historical returns
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CAT annual returns by year
Congress trading in CAT
27 members of Congress have disclosed trading CAT — 32 purchases and 17 sales worth an estimated $913,349. Most recent disclosure: Feb 7, 2025.
See who in Congress traded CAT →About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The 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; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related parts and work tools. Its Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, mining trucks, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wide-body trucks, wheel tractor scrapers and dozers, and landfill and soil compactors; machinery components, and wear and maintenance components; and technology products and services for fleet management, equipment management analytics, autonomous machine capabilities, safety services, and mining performance solutions. The Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines, drivetrain, and integrated systems and solutions; centrifugal gas compressors and related services; and diesel-electric locomotive components, and other rail-related products. Its Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, revolving charge accounts, installment sale contracts, repair/rebuild financing, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products and services. The All Other segment offers parts distribution; logistics and distribution services; electronics and control systems; dealer portfolio management; brand management and marketing strategy; and digital investment services. It also provides mining software solutions. The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. Caterpillar Inc. was incorporated in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
CAT Key Statistics
CAT in plain English
- P/E ratio (35.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CAT's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (56.97%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (14.51%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.80%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
CAT stock: frequently asked questions
What is Caterpillar Inc.'s stock price today?
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) last traded at $811.29 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $410.52 and $1,073.46.
Is CAT stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CAT is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $979.22 — about +20.7% versus the current price of $811.29. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CAT 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Caterpillar Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $12,328 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 1,133%, or 28.6% per year.
Does CAT pay a dividend?
Yes. Caterpillar Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.80% per year at today's share price.
What is CAT's P/E ratio?
CAT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 35.0, and 25.1 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade CAT stock?
Yes — 27 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CAT under the STOCK Act, totaling 32 purchases and 17 sales worth an estimated $913,349.
What is Caterpillar Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Caterpillar Inc. trades under the ticker symbol CAT on the NYSE.
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