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Caterpillar (CAT)
NYSE:CAT
CAT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$297.45 - $418.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume627.15K
Average Volume (3M)2.06M
Market Cap
$196.21B
Enterprise Value$222.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.8
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Jan 30, 2025EPS Estimate
5.03Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 21, 2025Dividend Yield1.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.57
Shares Outstanding482,802,500
10 Day Avg. Volume2,407,676
30 Day Avg. Volume2,056,658
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.40
Alpha0.00819
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.97
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)16.30
P/FCF Ratio20.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$394.36Price Target Upside9.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog GrowthThe biggest surprise was the resilient backlog, which grew 9% Y/Y to $30B, driven mainly by E&T.
Future PerformanceThere is potential for a return to double-digit EPS growth in 2026, suggesting improved future performance.
Service Revenue GrowthService revenues continue to grow with CVA adoption up, vision link gaining popularity, and AI solutions increasing service touch points.
Bears Say
Earnings RiskThere is a material risk of further earnings cuts throughout 2025, leading to an Underweight rating on CAT and a lower price target.
Pricing PressurePricing pressures in Construction intensified, contributing to a significant headwind for the company.
Sales PerformanceProfits missed expectations for Q4, and CAT guided to sales declines in 2025, driven by Construction and Resources.
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Ownership Overview
0.19% Insiders
18.23% Mutual Funds
0.51% Other Institutional Investors
60.56% 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 $297.45 and its highest was $418.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Caterpillar’s market cap?
Caterpillar’s market cap is $196.21B.
When is Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date?
Caterpillar’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 30, 2025 which is 5 days ago.
How were Caterpillar’s earnings last quarter?
Caterpillar released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $5.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.02 by $0.12.
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 1.49%. See more information on Caterpillar dividends here
What is Caterpillar’s EPS estimate?
Caterpillar’s EPS estimate is 5.03.
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 $5.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.02. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.641%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$394.36 (9.07% Upside)
$394.36 (9.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAT Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 96.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $19.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 40%
Bearish news 60%
Bearish news 60%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
55.04%
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
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Caterpillar's 2024 performance was marked by a record adjusted profit per share and strong ME&T free cash flow, despite a decrease in total sales and revenues. The company faced challenges in sales volume and operating profit margin, particularly in the construction and resource industries. However, growth in services revenue and a strong backlog provided positive indications for future performance.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
$394.36
▲(9.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CAT
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
45/57 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+27.15%
reiterated a buy rating 2 days ago
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