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NYSE : CAT

Caterpillar

$678.31
-13.51-1.95%
At Close 4:00 PM
59.47
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Stock Price Today

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) stock declined over -1.95%, trading at $678.31 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $691.82. The stock opened at $681.54, fluctuating between $665.07 and $686.50 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

691.82
Prev. Close
317.77B
Market Cap
665.07
Day Low
36
P/E Ratio
18.84
EPS (TTM)
19.42
Cash Flow per Share
681.54
Open
468.48M
Number of Shares
686.5
Day High
99.68%
Free Float in %
38.65
Book Value
2.78M
Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Feb 05, 2026681.54686.50665.07678.312.77M
Feb 04, 2026707.00723.16675.00691.824.79M
Feb 03, 2026694.36710.03691.40702.893.5M
Feb 02, 2026659.82691.38657.43690.914.39M
Jan 30, 2026655.65677.83650.31657.363.25M
Jan 29, 2026655.17679.99642.73665.244.43M
Jan 28, 2026637.97647.28628.98643.282.71M
Jan 27, 2026640.00644.13633.23638.911.81M
Jan 26, 2026628.00639.00619.26635.922.53M
Jan 23, 2026644.12646.50623.57626.602.23M
Jan 22, 2026649.11655.78640.90648.411.56M
Jan 21, 2026633.67647.20627.32645.382.47M
Jan 20, 2026642.00644.10625.12629.002.64M
Jan 16, 2026651.97655.68641.01646.892.53M
Jan 15, 2026644.94652.36644.04647.182.05M
Jan 14, 2026634.10639.73623.07638.752.1M
Jan 13, 2026633.20644.59633.00636.531.96M
Jan 12, 2026614.65630.98612.96629.771.84M
Jan 09, 2026609.97619.15608.20617.621.8M
Jan 08, 2026596.52609.58594.17608.132.05M

Contact Details

Deerfield, IL 60015

United States

https://www.caterpillar.com224 551 4000

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.

Company Information

Employees112900
Beta1.57
Sales or Revenue$67.06B
5Y Sales Change%0.419%
Fiscal Year EndsDecember
SectorIndustrials
IndustryAgricultural - Machinery

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Company Overview

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) closed at $678.31 USD, losing -$13.51 (-1.95%) from the previous close of $691.82. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $267.30 and $723.16. With a market capitalization of about $317.77 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is classified as a mega-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.55). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 2.57 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Deerfield, IL, 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 4.52%, SMA50 10.81%, SMA200 43.08%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 61.99 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 22.28 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -6.2% below its high and over 153.76% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 3.35 million shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 2.52 million, indicating heightened recent market interest.

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 $206.92. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Caterpillar Inc. generated EPS of $18.82 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 28.05%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 18.13% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $4.95. The next quarter is forecast at $4.52. Next year's EPS is expected at -$0.09. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 17 Strong Buy ratings, 23 Buy ratings, 17 Hold ratings, 1 Sell rating and 5 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $786.00 to $243.00. The high target offers 15.88% upside. The low target suggests -64.18% downside. The mean target is $557.87. This offers -17.76% 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 79.95 thousand shares and Ainsworth William P has 64.50 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 109.38 thousand shares across 14 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 35.66, P/S of 4.70 and P/B of 14.84. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) stock price?
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stock price is $678.31 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CAT stock reached the peak price of $686.50 while $665.07 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CAT stock occurred in the recent session was -1.95% while the dollar amount for the price change in CAT stock was - $13.51.
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 153.76% higher than its 52-week low of $267.30 where as its distance from 52-week high of $723.16 is -6.2%.
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 224 551 4000 and can also be accessed through its website. CAT operates from 510 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, United States.
How many shares of CAT are traded daily?
CAT stock volume for the day was 2.78M shares. The average number of CAT shares traded daily for last 3 months was 2.57M.
What is the market cap of CAT currently?
The market value of CAT currently stands at $317.77B with its latest stock price at $678.31 and 468.48M of its shares outstanding.
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