STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$5.42
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$5.64
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.41%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.88%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 19, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 20, 2026
2.13 %
30.98
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 1.51 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Oct 06, 2025 | 1.51 | Oct 20, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1.51 | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Apr 09, 2025 | 1.41 | Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 1.41 | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Oct 09, 2024 | 1.41 | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.41 | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 1.3 | Apr 19, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 1.3 | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 22, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.3 | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.3 | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | 1.2 | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 24, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 1.2 | Jan 19, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1.2 | Oct 21, 2022 | Oct 24, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Jun 08, 2022 | 1.2 | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1.11 | Apr 22, 2022 | Apr 25, 2022 | May 20, 2022 |
| Dec 08, 2021 | 1.11 | Jan 19, 2022 | Jan 20, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 1.11 | Oct 22, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2005 | 2:1 | +0.89% | -0.65% |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 2:1 | +1.09% | -1.10% |
| Sep 06, 1994 | 2:1 | -0.92% | -1.57% |
| Jul 26, 1976 | 3:2 | +0.13% | +0.52% |
| Jul 06, 1964 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Caterpillar Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is CAT's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. CAT's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.41.
When did CAT last pay a dividend?
CAT last paid dividends on 2026-02-19, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-20.
When was the last time CAT stock split?
CAT stock split took place on 14-07-2005.
How did CAT's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jul 14, 2005, when Caterpillar Inc. went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 CAT share(s).