CAT Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of CAT?

Mr. William E. SchauppVice President & Chief Accounting OfficerCourtney W. DeanChief Compliance OfficerMr. Andrew R. J. BonfieldChief Financial OfficerMs. Suzette M. LongChief Legal Officer & Gen. CounselMr. Bob De LangeGroup Pres of Services, Distribution & DigitalMs. Denise C. JohnsonGroup Pres of Resource IndustriesMr. Karl E. WeissChief Technology Officer & Senior Vice PresidentMs. Jamie EngstromSenior Vice President & Chief Information OfficerMr. Joseph E. CreedGroup Pres of Energy & Transportation SegmentMr. D. James Umpleby IIIChairman & Chief Executive Officer

NYSE : CAT

Caterpillar

$717.22

-13.1-1.79%

At Close 4:00 PM

59.47

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Stock Price Today

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) stock declined over -1.79%, trading at $717.22 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $730.32. The stock opened at $708.92, fluctuating between $705.45 and $735.32 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

730.32

Prev. Close

335.64B

Market Cap

705.45

Day Low

38.07

P/E Ratio

18.84

EPS (TTM)

19.42

Cash Flow per Share

708.92

Open

467.98M

Number of Shares

735.32

Day High

99.68%

Free Float in %

38.65

Book Value

1.39M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Apr 02, 2026	705.57	735.41	705.45	717.22	1.76M
Apr 01, 2026	722.00	740.01	719.74	730.32	2.35M
Mar 31, 2026	680.00	708.89	672.00	708.46	3M
Mar 30, 2026	702.21	702.99	664.57	667.43	2.56M
Mar 27, 2026	694.47	708.36	692.33	695.40	2.04M
Mar 25, 2026	727.25	729.35	717.00	719.04	1.59M
Mar 24, 2026	693.80	721.15	693.03	716.63	2.01M
Mar 23, 2026	699.00	712.00	694.56	701.70	2.98M
Mar 20, 2026	686.63	694.06	670.44	680.88	5.08M
Mar 19, 2026	676.49	693.49	669.00	688.65	2.23M
Mar 18, 2026	701.31	711.84	692.70	693.62	1.74M
Mar 17, 2026	707.36	709.00	694.91	702.00	1.82M
Mar 16, 2026	705.37	710.00	694.60	699.78	2.07M
Mar 13, 2026	704.34	706.93	687.18	693.99	2.04M
Mar 12, 2026	693.00	703.77	679.76	700.69	3.18M
Mar 11, 2026	713.50	720.42	703.63	707.59	1.93M
Mar 10, 2026	712.78	730.79	710.28	716.68	3.03M
Mar 09, 2026	665.22	708.63	662.85	704.82	3.58M
Mar 06, 2026	682.47	696.33	675.07	680.90	3.51M
Mar 03, 2026	728.27	731.67	706.60	722.18	3.33M

Contact Details

Irving, TX 75039

United States

https://www.caterpillar.com 972 891 7700

About Company

Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, backhoe loaders, compactors, cold planers, compact track and multi-terrain loaders, excavators, motorgraders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, site prep tractors, skid steer loaders, telehandlers, and utility vehicles; mini, small, medium, and large excavators; compact, small, and medium wheel loaders; track-type tractors and loaders; and wheel excavators. The Resource Industries segment provides electric rope shovels, draglines, hydraulic shovels, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, track-type tractors, mining trucks, longwall miners, wheel loaders, off-highway trucks, articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel dozers, fleet management, landfill compactors, soil compactors, machinery components, autonomous ready vehicles and solutions, select work tools, and safety services and mining performance solutions. The Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engines, generator sets, integrated systems and solutions, turbines and turbine-related services, remanufactured reciprocating engines and components, centrifugal gas compressors, diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products and services for marine, oil and gas, industrial, and electric power generation sectors. The company's Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans, and wholesale financing plans; and insurance and risk management products for vehicles, power generation facilities, and marine vessels. The All Other operating segment manufactures filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, etc. The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. and changed its name to Caterpillar Inc. in 1986. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

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CNH Industrial N.V.$11.45

Company Overview

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closed at $717.22 USD, losing -$13.10 (-1.79%) from the previous close of $730.32. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $267.30 and $789.81. With a market capitalization of about $335.64 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is classified as a mega-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.53). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 2.85 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Irving, TX, Caterpillar Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Agricultural - Machinery industry. Led by CEO Joseph E. Creed, the company employs approximately 112,900 people and listed since December 02, 1929. Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 2.54%, SMA50 14.23%, SMA200 49.04%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 61.71 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 24.78 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -4.67% below its high and over 181.68% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 2.19 million shares is below the 3-month average of 2.77 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Caterpillar Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 37.71, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 4.97 and a price-to-book ratio of 15.69 reflecting a rich premium to book value. The P/FCF stands at 32.67, also above market averages. Compared to sector medians, Caterpillar Inc. P/S is trading rich, and the P/B is far higher than peers, underscoring the brand and earnings power premium investors assign to the stock.

Dividend & Fair Value

Caterpillar Inc. last paid a dividend of 5.94 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.41%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $238.23. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Caterpillar Inc. generated EPS of $18.83 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 28.05%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 19.67% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $4.95. The next quarter is forecast at $4.51. Next year's EPS is expected at -$0.09. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 20 Strong Buy ratings, 25 Buy ratings, 17 Hold ratings, 1 Sell rating and 5 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $878.00 to $243.00. The high target offers 22.42% upside. The low target suggests -66.12% downside. The mean target is $583.03. This offers -18.71% upside. Caterpillar Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 29, 2025, missed forecasts by 9.27%. The prior quarter beat by -3.48%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 7.73% in August 06, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Caterpillar Inc. has 468.48 million shares outstanding. The public float is 466.97 million shares, elevated short interest at 1.30% of float. This equals 6.08 million shares. The short ratio is 1.97 days. Institutional investors hold 72.13% of the float. Insiders own 0.22%. Umpleby III Donald J holds 448.17 thousand shares, De Lange Bob has 85.00 thousand shares and Ainsworth William P has 64.50 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 126.51 thousand shares across 20 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Caterpillar generated $67.06B in revenue, or $130.57 per share. Gross margin was 34.97%, operating margin 20.62%, and net profit margin 15.41%. Returns are exceptional, with ROA at 11.81% and ROE at 53.02%.
On valuation metrics, Caterpillar trades at a P/E of 37.71, P/S of 4.97 and P/B of 15.69. The current ratio is 1.44 and quick ratio is 0.94. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 2.52 and cash conversion cycle is 189.65 days. Debt-to-equity is 2.03, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.27.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Caterpillar posted revenue of $67.06B, down slightly from $59.43B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $23.45B (margin 34.97%). Operating income was $13.83B (margin 20.6%). Net income was$10.34B (EPS $20.24).
The company ended the quarter with $6.98B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $38.45B, and net debt of $31.47B. Total assets were $87.48B, with equity of $19.50B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $12.89B, free cash flow of $9.79B, and capital expenditures of - $3.09B.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Caterpillar Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -1.26%, with price expected at $708.20 by April 16, 2026, within a range of $689.79 to $725.93 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 139.53%, reaching $1.72 thousand by July 01, 2026, with a range of $1.71 thousand to $1.73 thousand. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 18.41%, with price at $849.28 by April 02, 2027, within a range of $823.94 to $873.83.

Key Takeaways

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) shares are flat 9.8% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Caterpillar Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 37.71. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Equal-Weight territory and a mean price target of $434.23, suggesting -39.46% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-1.26% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (139.53% over three months), and a longer-term gain (18.41% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) stock price?

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock price is $717.22 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CAT stock reached the peak price of $735.32 while $705.45 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CAT stock occurred in the recent session was -1.79% while the dollar amount for the price change in CAT stock was - $13.10.

CAT's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed CAT is part of Agricultural - Machinery industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Caterpillar Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of CAT?

Mr. William E. Schaupp
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Courtney W. Dean
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Andrew R. J. Bonfield
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Suzette M. Long
Chief Legal Officer & Gen. Counsel
Mr. Bob De Lange
Group Pres of Services, Distribution & Digital
Ms. Denise C. Johnson
Group Pres of Resource Industries
Mr. Karl E. Weiss
Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President
Ms. Jamie Engstrom
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Joseph E. Creed
Group Pres of Energy & Transportation Segment
Mr. D. James Umpleby III
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

How CAT did perform over past 52-week?

CAT's closing price is 168.32% higher than its 52-week low of $267.30 where as its distance from 52-week high of $789.81 is -9.19%.

How many employees does CAT have?

Number of CAT employees currently stands at 112,900.

Link for CAT official website?

Official Website of CAT is: https://www.caterpillar.com

How do I contact CAT?

CAT could be contacted at phone 972 891 7700 and can also be accessed through its website. CAT operates from 5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard Suite 100, Irving, TX 75039, United States.

How many shares of CAT are traded daily?

CAT stock volume for the day was 1.39M shares. The average number of CAT shares traded daily for last 3 months was 2.85M.

What is the market cap of CAT currently?

The market value of CAT currently stands at $335.64B with its latest stock price at $717.22 and 467.98M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	112900
Beta	1.53
Sales or Revenue	$67.06B
5Y Sales Change%	0.419%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Agricultural - Machinery

CAT Company Profile and Key Details

Caterpillar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Company Overview

Dividend & Fair Value

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Shareholding & Insider Activity

Technical Performance

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Financial & Profitability Overview

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Key Takeaways

Price Forecast & Outlook