CAT Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
19.67%
Last Quarter
$8.17
Past Year
$18.83
Growth Past 5yrs
28.05%
Next Quarter
$4.51
Estimate Next Year
- $0.09
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$1,225.00
53.08% Upside
Mean Price Target
$743.58
-7.08% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$380.00
-52.51% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Aug 06, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CAT Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CAT (NYSE: CAT) reported an actual EPS of $8.17 for the quarter ending on Aug 04, 2026, compared to an estimated $6.22, resulting in a 31.35% surprise. In the prior quarter (Apr 30, 2026), CAT recorded an actual EPS of $5.54 with a 19.14% surprise. See CAT's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CAT has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Aug 04, 2026 showing a 31.35% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Apr 30, 2026 recorded a 19.14% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2026 | 8.17 | 6.22 | +31.35% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 5.54 | 4.65 | +19.14% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 5.16 | 4.71 | +9.55% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 4.95 | 4.53 | +9.27% |
| Aug 05, 2025 | 4.72 | 4.89 | -3.48% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 4.25 | 4.35 | -2.30% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAT stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CAT stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 66 analysts have given their ratings
to CAT out of which
18 analysts have given strong buy call,
23 analysts have given buy call,
20 analysts rate it hold,
5 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$743.58 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -7.08% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CAT highest price target?
Analysts suggest CAT's stock price would rise to a high of $1,225.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CAT over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CAT stock price could move to $380.00.
What is the average target price for CAT?
CAT stock has an average analyst estimate of $743.58.
At its current price, how far is CAT from its average target price?
CAT shares are currently trading -7.08% below this price target.
What were CAT’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $8.17 versus consensus estimates of $6.22, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $4.72.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CAT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $4.51 and - $0.09 for the whole year.
What has CAT's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 19.67% EPS growth for CAT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 28.05% in the past five years.