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Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
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CAT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$276.94 - $418.50
Previous Close$366.04
Volume5.14M
Average Volume (3M)2.23M
Market Cap
$173.99B
Enterprise Value$180.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.64B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$12.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.7
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2025EPS Estimate
$5.06Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 21, 2025Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.57
Shares Outstanding482,802,488
10 Day Avg. Volume6,729,775
30 Day Avg. Volume2,226,134
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.40
Alpha0.00957
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)10.32
Price to Sales (P/S)2.62
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)14.40
P/FCF Ratio18.10
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$390.67Price Target Upside6.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
Caterpillar News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Energy Transition And Market PositionThe energy transition towards greener solutions increases demand for mined commodities, benefiting CAT's market position with reduced exposure to coal.
Global Infrastructure And Reshoring TrendsCAT remains a Top Pick due to its strong performance and potential in global infrastructure and reshoring trends.
Mining And Equipment GrowthThe next mining cycle could double CAT's RI revenue and drive growth in equipment and services due to electrification and automation in mines.
Bears Say
Earnings And Financial PerformanceCaterpillar reported a 3Q24 earnings miss and lowered its top line guidance for the year.
Inventory And Sales ConcernsThe dealer channel remains at risk of being overstocked as production cuts are not significantly impacting inventories.
Market Valuation And RiskCAT shares' outperformance YTD and a valuation on peak earnings suggests a negative risk-reward.
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Ownership Overview
0.19% Insiders
18.44% Mutual Funds
20.10% Other Institutional Investors
40.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Macro & PoliticalRisks related to catastrophic events or geopolitical conditions that may disrupt the company’s business
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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CAT FAQ
What was Caterpillar’s price range in the past 12 months?
Caterpillar lowest stock price was $276.94 and its highest was $418.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Caterpillar’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date?
Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2025 which is in 38 days.
How were Caterpillar’s earnings last quarter?
Caterpillar released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2024. The company reported $5.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.352 by -$0.182.
Is Caterpillar overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Caterpillar’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Caterpillar pay dividends?
Caterpillar pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.409 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Caterpillar dividends here
What is Caterpillar’s EPS estimate?
Caterpillar’s EPS estimate is $5.06.
How many shares outstanding does Caterpillar have?
Caterpillar has 482,802,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Caterpillar’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Caterpillar reported an EPS of $5.17 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $5.352. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.134%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Caterpillar?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Caterpillar’s share is Fisher Asset Management LLC. It holds Caterpillar’s shares valued at 4B.
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Caterpillar Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$390.67 (6.73% Upside)
$390.67 (6.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAT Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 96.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $16.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
53.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Caterpillar
Founded in 1925, Illinois-based Caterpillar, Inc. manufactures construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It operates through the following segments, including Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy and Transportation, Financial Products, and All Other.
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CAT Company Deck
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CAT Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Caterpillar's Q3 earnings call reflected mixed results, with strong cash flow and shareholder returns contrasted by declines in sales and revenues, particularly in Construction and Resource Industries. Energy & Transportation showed robust growth, supporting optimism for future demand. Despite competitive pressures and regional weaknesses, the company remains focused on executing its strategy for long-term profitable growth.Read More>---
CAT Sales Breakdown
41.76% Energy & Transportation
40.89% Construction Industries
20.25% Resource Industries
4.76% Financial Products
0.67% Financial Products
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CAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$390.67
▲(6.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CAT
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
45/56 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+28.31%
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